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Title: The Ruby in the Smoke (Sally Lockhart Trilogy, Book 1) by PHILIP PULLMAN ISBN: 0-394-89589-4 Publisher: Laure Leaf Pub. Date: 12 November, 1988 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 (129 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A great read that's hard to put down
Comment: Sally Lockhart has been orphaned at 16 by the death of her father. She has come to live with a relative that does not want her - and her life is in danger. Dark figures are movinf around her as she tries to solve the mystery of a message sent to her by her father before she dies. The only clue she has is the name Marchbanks and a phrase, the "seven blessings". Sally is in a race against time, because as she tries to put the puzzle together others are racing to silence her permanently - and she has no idea how many enemies she has.
I had to read this book in one afternoon because I didn't want to put it down. Sally is a great character who really draws you into her world, and the strong supporting characters around her draw you into their world and keep you there. The story is great, but in the end I found it a little bit disspointing at how Pullman pulls everything together (which is why it has four stars and not five). I have the rest of the books in this series from a friend and can't wait to read them too.
These books are completely different from the Dark Materials Trilogy and should be read in their own right. The best part about this book is that Sally is the kind of person that I would have been friends with at the same age - and I can see a little bit of me on her too. Guys should like this book too as their is action, adventure, and suspense.
Rating: 5
Summary: Intruiging, wonderful, READ IT!
Comment: Phillip Pullman once again captures readers in the poetry of his stories. The Ruby in the Smoke is an intruiging and wonderful book, I could not put it down. Readers of all ages will enjoy this book. Based in 1700 victorian london, entertaining and enjoyable Sally Lockhart finds herself sucked into the journey of a life time. After uttering three simple words "The Seven Blessings" to her diseased father's former worker he drops dead. The whole book pulls you in and never lets you out. His characters including terrifying and sickening Mrs. Holland who steals everything including her diseased husbands false teeth as his coffin closes over his body, and of course smart, business like Sally Lockhart, who knows how to navigate her way around trouble, danger, and hot pursuit are well thought out and realistic. Which of course are all elements of Phillip pullmans Awe inspiring novellette.
Rating: 3
Summary: The Ruby in the Smoke
Comment: The Ruby in the Smoke was full of excitment. There were many twists and turns and betrayals of friends. Sally uncovers many secrets and mysteries of hers and others mysterious pasts. She is joined on her adventures by quite a few friends who she meets along the way. Sally is a very kind and caring young woman who is always eager to help others out when they need it. Due to her loveable personality and her outstanding intelligence she is able to figure out the mysteries left to her after her father's murder. She uses her courage to stand up to evil and win.
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Title: Lyra's Oxford by PHILIP PULLMAN ISBN: 0375828192 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: The Tin Princess by PHILIP PULLMAN ISBN: 0679876154 Publisher: Laure Leaf Pub. Date: 19 March, 1996 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: His Dark Materials Trilogy: The Golden Compass / The Subtle Knife / The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman ISBN: 0440238609 Publisher: Laure Leaf Pub. Date: 23 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $20.97 |
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Title: The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, Book 3) by PHILIP PULLMAN ISBN: 0679879269 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Pub. Date: 10 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The White Mercedes by PHILIP PULLMAN ISBN: 0679886230 Publisher: Laure Leaf Pub. Date: 22 July, 1997 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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