Debbie E. (debbieae) reviewed on 9/7/2011 + 18 more book reviews

This is the second book in the series and does not stand alone so read The Golden Compass first. This is still a good read, but not as good as the first book.

There is some interesting stuff in here about wars in heaven and how angels came to be. There is a promise of a really interesting revelation. Lyra's father has upset the balance of the world in the first book and there are lots of references to Lyra being the Eve of the remaking of the world.

There are some anti-religious references, but the speculation is confined to fantasy. You must believe the fantasy the author creates to truly find this a reasonable argument against God.

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