Caught In The Whirlwind
[50 in 365] Book 2 – The Subtle Knife – Completed
Ok…I'm VERY behind schedule right now. I just finished my second book, The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman.
Overall, I was pretty happy with this book, but I definitely think that The Golden Compass was better. As one of the commenters who responded to my review of that book said, The Subtle Knife doesn't really leave as much to the imagination as the first book in the series did. One of the things I really liked about The Golden Compass was that the author didn't really feel the need to explain the world to the reader in a forced manner as many science fiction/fantasy books do. However, this book seems like it was almost entirely explanation.
I have a feeling the author was setting up necessary exposition in order for the conclusion to make sense. The multiple layers of meaning were also evident, more-so in this book than in the previous one. The allusions to the religious overtones were even more evident in this book than in the first one, keeping things interesting with the promise of deeper meaning. I'm looking forward to reading the third book which is next on my list. A post on that one is forthcoming, probably tomorrow.
I need to step up the pace here if I want to have any hope of finishing 50 books this year. I'm doubtful if I can make up the difference at this point without reading some childrens books thrown in there.
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about 4 years ago
Is reading children's books considered cheating…?
about 4 years ago
Ooh, I loved this trilogy! The second book definitely was my least favorite. It wasn't as exciting or interesting as the first and last books, but it's a necessary middle piece to the storyline. If you think of the trilogy as one giant novel, this book is the slower middle after the initial "catch the reader" beginning and before the grand finale/resolution.
about 4 years ago
Well, It would be quite easy to read 50 Dr Seuss books wouldn't it?
about 4 years ago
Yeah, that was definitely my impression. It's that boring part in the middle of the movie where all the necessary exposition happens. It set things up quite well, so we'll see how I like the conclusion.