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Originally Posted by astrangerhere
I'm not sure what happened. I just really did not like Lyra from the outset, and she didn't do enough to win me over. I also felt when I started The Subtle Knife that Lyra had reverted to more of a brat (not wanting to wash dishes because "servants do that." Irritating female characters, no matter the age, turn me off faster than any other problem in literature.
The audio performance was, however, excellent in terms of cast and quality.
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Not every book is for every one. I found Lyra ultimately compelling, though occasionally having the annoying qualities of any child her age.
Currently reading (and WhisperSyncing)
The Hidden Masters of Marandur by Jack Campbell. The second in a fantasy trilogy that is turning out to be surprisingly compelling. I didn't expect much and was feeling guilty for buying the first book, frankly, but I've ended up enjoying it.