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A review by sphynxreads
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am utterly speechless at how much I loved this book. From start to finish, I found myself fully immersed in the story, the writing style, and the setting. The world of His Dark Materials just might be one of my favorite fantasy worlds as it heavily mirrors our own. I especially loved how pretty much all of the characters are morally gray, making this an incredibly thought-provoking piece inspecting the dangers of organized religion and censorship. Utterly compelling.