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The Subtle Knife

(His Dark Materials, Book 2)

By Philip Pullman

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| Mass Market Paperback | 9780440238140

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Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted underworld—Cittàgazze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: 12-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another’s, has also stumbleContinue

Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted underworld—Cittàgazze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: 12-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another’s, has also stumbled into this strange new realm.

On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will discover an object of devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat—and the shattering truth of their own destiny.

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  • 4 people find this helpful

    A really wonderful young adult fantasy novel - Pullman's done a remarkable job with this and the other two books. My favourite book of the trilogy.

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    Hold Your Spin said on Nov 19, 2006 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • 3 people find this helpful

    Breathtaking. The most enjoyable series of books I've read in a long time.

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    eversion said on Apr 9, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • 1 person find this helpful

    Very fast-paced, lots of adventure. Excellent sequel.

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    Jaemi K said on Dec 15, 2007 about the Unbound edition | Add your feedback

  • The Subtle Knife-Not quite as good as the first

    This book was OK and I enjoyed it (so much that when i managed to lose it, i had to borrow it off a mate!) however it was not as good as the first book, Northern Lights. I suppose this is to be expected but I hope the last book is better otherwise this trilogy could have a very disappointing end! :)

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    Polly Smith said on Feb 1, 2012 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Second Book from the His Dark Material Trilogy. I have come to love this Trilogy for the prose, the wit and, over all, the characters. They're so true to themselves even in their imperfections.

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    BansheeSmile said on Nov 25, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Short and Sweet

    Fast paced and well cadenced. The story delves deeper in the interactions with and within the various characters, new and old. Pullman artfully weaves the book in an ever increasing philosophical implications of his storytelling.
    A worthy sequel to the first. Pity it is quite short. Immediately star ... (continue)

    Fast paced and well cadenced. The story delves deeper in the interactions with and within the various characters, new and old. Pullman artfully weaves the book in an ever increasing philosophical implications of his storytelling.
    A worthy sequel to the first. Pity it is quite short. Immediately starting the third.

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    Acquafortis said on Jun 25, 2010 | Add your feedback

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