New Book!

Alright, I just started reading The Amber Spyglass and it is so good! Ok, I admit it, I'm on like page 200 because I read it the whole time I was in the car this weekend. Anyway, the book is the 3rd in the His Dark Materials trilogy and I've read the first two and they were excellant, and I'm hoping that this one is just as good.

In this book, there are so many characters it's ridiculous, so I'll just name a few (and yes, this is a few no matter how long this list looks):

Lyra Silvertongue- One of the two main characters, she's just a little girl around age 12 who was said in a witch's prophecy to be a modern Eve whose decision in the face of temptation would decide the fate of the world. She also is the only person who can easily read an alethiometer, which is a magic compass that answers questions by pointing to diffferent symbols on its surface.

Will Perry- The other main character, he's a boy around the same age as Lyra who is completely unremarkable other than being the current wielder of the subtle knife, which has the power to cut through to other worlds. His father recently died after Will met him for the first time. He's missing two finger on his hand and is one of Lyra's best friends.

Mrs. Coulter- Lyra's mom who has been on the enemy's side until recently and is still hated by her daughter. She's very cunning and easily manipulates people with good looks and her voice. Was once part of the Magisterium, which is the church trying to kill them all.

Lord Asriel- Lyra's dad, he's not really into caring about her. At all. He is however, the head of the forces rebeling against the Authority, or pretty much basically God, who is really the first and most powerful of the angels. Never married Mrs. Coulter, but hates and mistrusts her even though she is now a spy for his side.

Iorek Byrnison- He's king of the amored bears (and therefore one himself) and Lyra's best friend in this world (there are multiple in this book). He helps repair the subtle knife after Mrs. Coulter makes Will break it. Unbeatable in a fight.

The Gallivespians- a race of tiny beings who are aligned with Lord Asriel, two are currently staying with the children to watch them for him. Their leader is one of his closest confidents. They ride large dragonflies around and have deadly spurs on their heels.

This book is starting out excellant, and it look like it'll be even better than Wuthering Heights, if only by a little, since fantasy and sci-fi are my favorite genres and this is a combo of both. Well, off to read more. Bye!
Ciao,

Carli