Category Archives: His Dark Materials

Mark Reads ‘The Amber Spyglass’: Chapter 8

In the eighth chapter of The Amber Spyglass, Balthamos mourns briefly before devoting himself to helping Will Parry. Will, on the other hand….look, just read the review. Holy shit, this is so good.

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Mark Reads ‘The Amber Spyglass’: Chapter 7

In the seventh chapter of The Amber Spyglass, Dr. Mary Malone discovers just how disorienting her trip into parallel worlds is going to be. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Amber Spyglass.

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Mark Reads ‘The Amber Spyglass’: Chapter 6

In the sixth chapter of The Amber Spyglass, we learn of the Magisterium’s master plan regarding Lyra. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Amber Spyglass.

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Mark Reads ‘The Amber Spyglass’: Chapter 5

In the fifth chapter of The Amber Spyglass, we learn what Lord Asriel has been up to in the fortress he is building, and Baruch arrives to share the crucial information Asriel will need to defeat the Authority. Intrigued? Then … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Amber Spyglass’: Chapter 4

In the fourth chapter of The Amber Spyglass, local villager Ama discovers a way to help Mrs. Coulter wake up her daughter, but soon discovers that Mrs. Coulter is not who she says she is. Intrigued? Then it’s time for … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘The Amber Spyglass’: Chapter 3

In the third chapter of The Amber Spyglass, Serafina Pekkala rushes to the company of an ally in order to spread news of disaster in the other world. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Amber Spyglass.

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Mark Reads ‘The Amber Spyglass’: Chapter 2

In the second chapter of The Amber Spyglass, THIS IS ALL THE MOST PERFECT THING OF ALL THINGS EVER. Also, who knew angels could be total douchebags??? If you’re intrigued, then it’s time for Mark to read The Amber Spyglass.

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Mark Reads ‘The Amber Spyglass’: Chapter 1

In the first chapter of The Amber Spyglass, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Amber Spyglass.

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Mark Reads ‘The Subtle Knife’: Chapter 15

In the fifteenth chapter of The Subtle Knife, I am filled with endless terror and dejected sadness. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Subtle Knife.

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Mark Reads ‘The Subtle Knife’: Chapter 14

In the fourteenth chapter of The Subtle Knife, Lee Scoresby and John Parry face a difficult challenge on their journey to find the bearer of the subtle knife. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Subtle Knife.

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