The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass

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 sets out to rescue her friend Roger, she has no idea her adventure will lead all the way to the frozen North, where an epic struggle between good and evil will determine the fate of the world—and perhaps other worlds as well. This movie ...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
mysterious 62%
dark 39%
emotional 36%
tense 28%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 13%
challenging 10%
reflective 9%
sad 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 31%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 38% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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