It's hard to describe the conclusion of this trilogy. I found this so be such a divergence from the start. The Amber Spyglass was an epic; spanning across worlds, story lines, and perspectives at breakneck speed. I found that I missed the "simple" story of the Golden Compass about a girl trying to save her friends. I found a lot of The Amber Spyglass hard to follow. Not only was the story winding and the pacing fast, but I found that many of the themes and concepts that Pullman was trying to convey weren't fully fleshed out. At points I was confused by the message, and at others I thought the messaging was so blatant, it was funny. But I did enjoy the overarching message of the books, and (while winding) I enjoyed the path.

Overall, I enjoyed this trilogy, but I wish it was as strong in the end as it was in the beginning.