Discussion: Chapters 1-7 of The Subtle Knife #HDMreadalong

The His Dark Materials Readalong is hosted by Andrea at The Overstuffed Bookcase and Jessie at The Daily Bookmark. We’ll have discussion questions, reviews, and a giveaway! Go here for more information, or here for the list of all the HDM Readalong posts.
Hi, everyone! I’m quite a bit behind, but here are my answers to the questions Jessie at The Daily Bookmark posted for Chapters 1-7 of The Subtle Knife:
1. In the beginning of The Subtle Knife, we’re introduced to Will. What do you think of our heroes, Will and Lyra as a pair? They have such different personalities – Lyra, a little scatter-brained, willful and independent and Will, responsible, somber and fully aware. Do their contrasting personalities help them in their quest or hinder it?
2. Lyra says that she trusts Will because she learns from the alethiometer that he’s a murderer. Why do you suppose this is? What benefits could a murderer have over any other sort of companion?
So there are my answers for this discussion. Great questions, Jessie! Everyone can feel free to leave your own answers in the comments, or if you write your answers on your own blog, leave me the link in the comments and I’ll add your post to our master list! And be sure to stop by here again tomorrow for my questions for Chapters 8-15 of The Subtle Knife!

Rachel Hoyt
October 5, 2012 at 12:10 amOh my goodness, I had no idea there was a HDM readalong going on!! I read these books ages ago and have been dying to reread them recently. Your answers to the question are great. :) I may have to join in and catch up with y'all!
Rachel @ Paper Cuts
Kate Midnight Book Girl
October 5, 2012 at 1:14 amLyra is definitely an unusual character! I really liked Will, and although Lyra's reasoning for trusting him is a bit messed up, he's a good man to have on her team.