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Published Oct. 3, 2019 by Penguin and David Fickling Books.
When I read the first trilogy, I had no idea it would end up where it did. With this one, I feel like I know exactly where it's going, but that may be what he wants me to think. It is fun to return to this world again, let's continue to get out more in it and see all those other cultures beyond England
Growing up sucks. Losing parts of who you thought you were, fundamentally, sucks. This book is so desolate, so full of pain, & the hope that intersperses the chapters only makes you feel the breakage more keenly. I loved it though it made me very sad.
PS Chapter 31 wtf
The first half of this book focused on the growing chasm between Lyra and Pantalaimon. It was interesting, but unpleasant to see two beloved characters treating each other so badly. The second half a jumbled mess of people moving from one place to another to set things up for the next book. I'm sure I'll love the way the series ends, but this book was probably the weakest I've read from Pullman.
