Northern Lights by Philip Pullman

Northern Lights

His Dark Materials #1

Philip Pullman

399 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

When Lyra's friend Roger disappears, she and her dæmon, Pantalaimon, determine to find him. The ensuing quest leads them to the bleak splendour of the North, where armoured bears rule the ice and witch-queens fly through the frozen skies - and whe...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 60%
dark 40%
emotional 35%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 12%
challenging 9%
sad 9%
reflective 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 39% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

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