The Subtle Knife

Interesting Facts

• The book introduces a new main character named Will Parry, who becomes a significant figure in the trilogy.
• The Subtle Knife, also known as Æsahættr, can cut through any matter, including the barriers between worlds.
• Lyra Belacqua, the main character from the first book, continues her adventures and meets Will, forming a close friendship with him.
• The book explores themes of the multiverse and parallel worlds, which become central to the plot.
• More information about Dust, a mysterious substance that plays a key role in the trilogy, is revealed in the book.
• The Subtle Knife was crafted by ancient masters and has two blades: one cuts matter, and the other cuts the soul.
• The book features numerous new worlds, including the world of Cittàgazze, where children live apart from adults due to dangerous creatures known as Specters.
• Mrs. Coulter, Lyra's mother, continues to play an important role, displaying complex and contradictory traits of her character.
• The book raises questions about the nature of consciousness and free will, making it deeper and more philosophical.