A review by ra22ouille
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

What a fun adventure! I was so invested in the characters and enjoyed hearing the cast's various backstories and interweaving narratives. The world is exciting and fresh.

The plot ambled and the intensity/stakes kept seesawing with a lot of intensity. It took away from the impact of the ending. It felt like it was just another one of the big hurdles that had already happened and didnt feel particularly special. 

I found the way some of the accents were written annoying.
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