A review by harlaw
The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman

adventurous slow-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? Yes

2.5

The first quarter of this book is really exceptional in the same way as its two predecessors, but we very quickly lose the fucking plot and it turns into first a big mess, then a frustrating slog. Features my least favorite most detested utterly loathed trope of a woman SUDDENLY and ALL CONSUMINGLY becoming defined by her motherhood. Disgusting.