Northern Lights
"It's an alethiometer. It's one of only six that were ever made. Lyra , I urge you again: keep it private. It would be better if Mrs. Coulter didn't know about it."
The first time I read Northern Lights I was only nine years old. And since then Lyra has stayed a constant favourite in the list of my childhood characters that I just cannot get rid of. Many of my female characters in my writing reflect Lyra's tomboyish demeanour and headstrong ways with a lust for adventure and knowledge. Her character is well defined, though slightly predictable, and every young girl wants to be just like Lyra. Pullman has created a wonderful character in Lyra.
Pullman's story structure is another brilliant achievement. The story flows in such a way that the main plot and sub plots intertwine like silk being woven. The plot keeps the reader on their toes and utterly entranced. Pullman has a superior talent with story telling that lets the reader step into a fresh new world that, even if they hate, they won't want to leave it.
Another of Pullman's feats is the ability to write what is essentially a steampunk novel with the ability to capture so many imaginations. Young and old have read this book and enjoyed it enough to re-read it. Personally it's one of my most read books, though when asked my favourite, it sinks into the background. Pullman has created a book that is comforting and exciting at the same time. For once in my life I finished a book in a series then ran to grab the next book (The Subtle Knife). Yet still I haven't finished the third book (The Amber Spyglass) for fear of running out of my Lyra dose that I must have when I'm sick, upset, happy, or just bored. This is the ultimate feel good book for children and adults alike.
Northern Lights amazing for anyone who loves to read I recommend it entirely, as well as the other books in the series, which I will review soon.
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