![]() ![]() But Pullman's point seems clear enough to perceptive and more mature readers: The only heaven is in our own world, and the best we can hope for after life is oblivion. ![]() His characterizations are even stronger, although his plotting is weaker here than in the first two books there's a lot of meandering about, setups that promise more than they deliver, and plot lines that just peter out. Still, the author hasn't lost his touch - it's as riveting and fast-paced as ever. ![]() Readers who were expecting the conclusion of the trilogy to make all things clear may be disappointed Pullman has a lot to say, but he also leaves a lot for readers to figure out themselves. In fact, even if you have read the previous books, you may want to reread them before tackling this - there's a lot to keep track of. If you haven't read the first two books, don't even think of trying to read this one first - Pullman, praise be, wastes no time bringing readers up to speed. ![]()
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