The Subtle Knife

Brief Overview

The Subtle Knife is the second book in Philip Pullman's trilogy, His Dark Materials. The story centers around a boy named Will Parry, who accidentally stumbles into a parallel world where he meets Lyra Belacqua, the heroine of the first book. Will becomes the bearer of the Subtle Knife, a tool that can cut through the fabric of reality and open gateways between worlds. Together with Lyra, they embark on a quest to find Will's father and face various dangers and enemies, including the agents of the Magisterium, who seek to control all worlds. The book explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the fight for freedom.