The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, #2)
by Philip Pullman
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 242.5K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 326 pages.
About The Subtle Knife
Lost in a new world, Lyra finds Will—a boy on the run, a murderer—a worthy and welcome ally. For this is a world where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and witches share the skies with troops of angels.Each is searching—Lyra for the meaning of Dark Matter, Will for his missing father—but what they find instead is a deadly secret, a knife of untold power. And neither Lyra nor Will suspects how tightly their lives, their loves, and their destinies are bound together... until they are split apart.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Philip Pullman |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 326 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 242,503 |
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What genre is The Subtle Knife?
The Subtle Knife is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Subtle Knife worth reading?
Based on 242.5K reader ratings, The Subtle Knife has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Subtle Knife?
The Subtle Knife has 326 pages.
Who wrote The Subtle Knife?
The Subtle Knife was written by Philip Pullman. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for The Subtle Knife?
The ISBN-13 for The Subtle Knife is 9780679879250.0.
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