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talon1010's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Genuinely an incredible book. With the rest of His Dark Materials and The Locked Tomb, this constitutes my most recent addition to my reimagination of the church themed reading marathon.
I'm certain that, given the time and Attention, I could write pages and pages about this book and it's parent series, but nothing, I'm sure, that hasn't already been said. It's brilliant on so many levels. Pullman is a quiet poet, and perhaps better for it. It manages to solve tension with love like a Shakespearean comedy, and solves lack of gravity like a Shakespearean tragedy. It is tragic, in many ways, and perfect.
I've only ever been equally compelled by angels in fiction, never more. There were so many threads to follow, but I don't doubt the intense intent of having the plot of the guy who's assembling an army to kill god be secondary to a strange, imperfect little girl's. (The selfsame little girl who did, in fact, kill god in the ways that matter [and the literal one] )
Most every thread was tied gorgeously. This is the only kind of many-worlds book I think needs to be written. Much like post-Hunger Games apocalyptic survival YA, or most YA time travel: it's already been nailed once, further attempts should contend differently, rather than fail to imitate.
He made magic– literally, linked thought and action– in such a gorgeous way I've half a mind to say it's the best, or at least the most necessary. As children's entertainment, it's genuinely outstanding, but the same could be said for "as writing," or "as scripture for a new world."
I'm certain that, given the time and Attention, I could write pages and pages about this book and it's parent series, but nothing, I'm sure, that hasn't already been said. It's brilliant on so many levels. Pullman is a quiet poet, and perhaps better for it. It manages to solve tension with love like a Shakespearean comedy, and solves lack of gravity like a Shakespearean tragedy. It is tragic, in many ways, and perfect.
I've only ever been equally compelled by angels in fiction, never more. There were so many threads to follow, but I don't doubt the intense intent of having the plot of the guy who's assembling an army to kill god be secondary to a strange, imperfect little girl's. (
Most every thread was tied gorgeously. This is the only kind of many-worlds book I think needs to be written. Much like post-Hunger Games apocalyptic survival YA, or most YA time travel: it's already been nailed once, further attempts should contend differently, rather than fail to imitate.
He made magic– literally, linked thought and action– in such a gorgeous way I've half a mind to say it's the best, or at least the most necessary. As children's entertainment, it's genuinely outstanding, but the same could be said for "as writing," or "as scripture for a new world."
sereia8's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a bit of a disappointment for me. Alhough it explained all of my questions and tied up all the loose ends, it took its sweet time in doing it.
gauriraut's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
aoutramafalda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sjibuckley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
oboerarium's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was a great book series, until the third book felt a bit out of place. The writing style felt wonky, partially heavily inspired by other works without fitting the original style. Many characters, many story lines and in the end a bunch of loose ends that needed to be finished. But that didn't happen gracefully, rather rushed. As if the author forgot about characters or plots and had to adress it somehow not to leave plot holes. Massive build up in the first two books, just to plummet in disappointment. Had its good moments, but not ending as well thought through as it started.
blanca_leora's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
haileypassmoree's review against another edition
3.0
i found this one to be a bit all over the place, jumping between characters and worlds. i was still able to understand what was going on but it was more difficult to read than the first two.
the ending was also very emotional.
the ending was also very emotional.
msminnie28's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0