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 A first class book December 26, 2006
Ms. H. M. Pratt (devon, uk)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was bought this book as a child by my parents yet, at 31yrs old, it is still one of my favorite books!
It has wide appeal to children and adults alike as it is a gripping story of mystery, intrigue and discovery set amidst the seedy and cruel Victorian London.
The heroine of the tale captures your heart as, at a young age, she is left alone to investifate her fathers death and all that follows...you see her develop and grow into a young woman through all that happens.
A must read and also a must see, as the BBC has made a film of it!
Gripping, Thrilling and Slightly Chilling! May 8, 2006
R. Day (Yorkshire, England)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
There is something about the way this book is written that sucks you into the story. You become Sally Lockheart and you cannot put it down!
A thrilling tale of mystery murder and intregue! A great read for anyone of any age! With dark alleys, opium dens, and murderous villans who could want more?? There is a dark edge to the book which keeps your eyes glued to the page and your thoughts firmly set in Victorian London! Worth every Star!
A Wonderful Surprise! March 26, 2006
Livvy H (England)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The story is about Sally Lockhart, a 16-year-old girl, whose father is killed, leaving Sally with no parents. Her father has left her a note, and as she tries to decipher the meaning, the story unfolds in to an exciting thriller! I started reading this book, not previously interested in Philip Pullman, and not really paying attention to the story, but by the time I had finished I was entranced, and eager to read the next one. I recommend it to teenagers and adults, and to anyone interested in mysteries/Victorian crime novels/historical books.
 Overrated February 1, 2006
K. A. Engel (UK)
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
Philip Pullman has some good features, his books do grab you and his characters are believable, but he seems to have a problem with plot; so many of his stories have a weak finish where after events have been romping along they suddenly come to an abrupt lull and then finish with the literary equivalent of a whimper. Each book in the Sally Lockhart series conforms to this rule, a good yarn up to a point, but ultimately unsatisfying.
 Sally Lockhart November 25, 2005
M. G. Hatfield (North Wales UK)
2 out of 11 found this review helpful
Sally is a girl living in victorain London and her father dies while investiagte trouble with his shipping routes to the USA. Sally is now alone but maybe the mystrious Marchbanks can help her or the friendily Jim and the Garlands Sally so learns she will have to kill before her next brithday.This is from the the auidobook but coming for BBC Cover to Cover it is just thesame this title is advailable on CD.
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