Progress Book # 19 of 100
With the powers of the knife and alethiometer the adventure
of Lyra and Will continues in this 3rd and final novel in the
series. This book is longer than the
other two and I was a little worried I wouldn’t enjoy it as much as the first
novel. There were a few main differences
between this one and the second. Mainly
this novel has more of the original characters including the bear Iorek, Roger,
and the Gyptians. There are also angels
and little people called Gallivespian spies (I imagine they are like Thumbelina’s
size) that they encounter and meet along the way. Each is much more interesting and exciting
than anything introduced in the 2nd novel. Some of the parts were a little long, especially
when they venture to the world of the dead, but overall the novel was enjoyable. It tied up most of the loose ends, and I look
forward to the next novel to help finish Will and Lyra’s love story. Oh yeah, forgot to mention they fall in
love. It was fun to read that during
this novel. I also enjoyed how Lyra was
able to send Roger off in a happy peaceful ending. I was bothered at his demise in the first
novel. After reading it I had to ask Daniel if Roger died because I didn’t want
to believe that it happened.
As in the first two novels, Pullman continues sacrificing characters
in this battle of good vs. evil and as suspected good wins. It satisfied my expectations and left me
wanting more. Once I’m done with the 100
novels I may try and read the next book called Lyra’s Oxford.
I’ll give this book a A 93%
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