Once Upon a Time in the North by Philip Pullman

Once Upon a Time in the North

His Dark Materials #0.5

Philip Pullman

112 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

In this prequel episode from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe, Lee Scoresby -- Texan aeronaut and future friend to Lyra Belacqua -- is 24 years old. The story reveals the origins of Scoresby's friendship with Iorek Byrnison as well as ...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
lighthearted 24%
funny 23%
tense 23%
mysterious 15%
dark 9%
hopeful 6%
emotional 5%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
reflective 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 39%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 36% | A mix: 34% | Character: 29%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

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