Although considered by many (sometimes even myself depending on my then current feelings) as an in-between book, merely a bridge that introduces ideas and characters for the Amber Spyglass, I do adore this book.
One of the small appealing factors is that, because it is set in three worlds, the world the characters are predominantly in on a page is represented by a small image in the top outer corner of the page. Just a small editorial quirk that appeals to me.
The first time I read this the first chapter annoyed me EVER SO MUCH. Who is this useless Will? Where is my wonderful Lyra? Oh well, you get over that as soon as his character develops.
Once, Caitlin, one of my best friends, had the chance to look at some of Pulman's original drafts (alongside some other manuscripts) and in one draft the story started from the point of view of one of the intruders. Automatically sympathising with him as the focus would have introduced Will in a less appealing and indepth way so this was one of the reasons it was redrafted.
Well, anyway, it's great. 4.8/5.
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