A review by apollinares
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I've been putting off this trilogy for too long, and finally got my hands on a full cast audiobook. And it was so fun!

I could dissect this middle grade fantasy, but honestly, I don't want to. It was easy to suspend my disbelief and enjoy the world building and main story alike.