A review by cinnamonmarti
Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
I read this series as a young teen and I have great memories of it, though I'll admit teenager-me was baffled by a lot of the theological and metaphysical elements. So when I found a copy of Northern Lights at a secondhand bookshop, I jumped at the chance to read it again, this time in its original language!
And I must say it's still a great read, full of vibrant descriptions and powerful emotions. Lyra is a formidable main character: she's a clever little renegade and I often found myself chuckling at her brash lies and smiling at the courage and love she showed throughout the book.
This is a particular brand of fantasy, one that I suspect is not everybody's cup of tea when it comes to book 2 and 3, but I believe Philip Pullman has the ability to charm adults and precocious children alike.
And I must say it's still a great read, full of vibrant descriptions and powerful emotions. Lyra is a formidable main character: she's a clever little renegade and I often found myself chuckling at her brash lies and smiling at the courage and love she showed throughout the book.
This is a particular brand of fantasy, one that I suspect is not everybody's cup of tea when it comes to book 2 and 3, but I believe Philip Pullman has the ability to charm adults and precocious children alike.