The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass

His Dark Materials #1

Philip Pullman with Philip Pullman (Narrator), Joanna Wyatt (Narrator), Rupert Degas (Narrator), Alison Dowling (Narrator), Douglas Blackwell (Narrator), Jill Shilling (Narrator), Stephen Thorne (Narrator), Sean Barrett (Narrator), Garrick Hagon (Narrator), John O'Connor (Narrator), Susan Sheridan (Narrator)

11 hours, 43 minutes • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal--including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63,612 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 61%
dark 39%
emotional 35%
tense 28%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 13%
challenging 10%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 30%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 38% | 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?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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