4/5 stars
What's it about? In the riveting conclusion to His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman reveals what happens after Mrs. Coulter kidnaps Lyra and Will meets his father. The fate of the universe is resolved in this satisfying page-turner. It would be unfair to say much else about the plot. Read it!
How’d I find it? A dearly loved friend gave me a set of His Dark Materials books as a thank you for participating in her wedding. Yeah, she’s the best.
Who will enjoy this book? I mean, if you enjoyed the first two books...
What stood out? Mary Malone's storyline was my favorite, mainly because of the mulefa's charm. This book contains some real nail-biters: the Battle on the Plain, the fight with Metatron, and the excursion to the land of the dead. While I wept several times towards the end of the book, I found the evolution of Lyra and Will's relationship rushed and a bit corny, but this is a small complaint given the series' excellence and its emphasis on love and kindness. I tip my hat to you, Mr. Pullman.
Which line made me feel something? The angel Xaphania on imagination as travel: "...that does not mean making things up. It is a form of seeing."