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The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, Book 1)

The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, Book 1)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Why can't there be more than 5 stars?
Review: This book was extraordinarily wonderful. It was extremely vivid and descriptive, and I just couldn't put it down. I started reading this when I didn't have a book to read during school. Only about 10 pages into the book, I already couldn't put it down. While I was reading it, my mind was always like "No! Don't go there!" or "WHOA!" or I was happy or sad for the character. Pullman had written this book with an inmense deal of imagination.

I know the plot is disturbing for those who have religious backgrounds, so I don't think those people should read it. However for those who are looking for a book as well written as Harry Potter, read this book and the sequels, you'll really want to know what 'Dust' is.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Boring, Repetitive
Review: This book couldn't have bored me anymore than watching my printer spew out ink at an inch an hour. She gets captures... Escapes... Gets captured... Escaped... Ugh this book stunk.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent!!
Review: Excellent, excellent, excellent - I cannot say that enough times. Somehow, before this book was popular and rarely ever heard of, I just sort of stumbled onto it, and I am so happy I did. I was never really into "fantasy" and was reluctant to start it at first, but I am incredibly happy I read it. Once you pick it up, it is impossible to put down. I've read the whole trilogy through three times, and each time I read them, they just seem to get better and better - if they can actually get any better than what they already are. I am an avid reader and I've read a lot of books in my time, and this is by far at the top of my list. I feel it is the best book out of the three in Pullman's Dark Materials Trilogy, yet the other two are still excellently written. I loved them all, but was disappointed to read the last one, for I knew it all came to an end. So I started all over again! Least to say, I am absolutely in love with these books and have recommended them to a variety of people. Some of which have read them and agree with me that they are very good books. All I can say is to purchase this book; I promise it will not be a waste of your money. And if you read your copy through as many times as I do, you may need to buy another copy because it gets worn from so much use. Honestly, if you want a really good read that will make you keep coming back for more, get this one!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This is the best book i've ever read
Review: The Golden Compass is a wonderful book. Phillip pullman is a splended writer. He mixes mystery and adventure very well.
This book makes you think and piece together of Lyra and the mysteries of her and her family. It also makes you want to read on and find out how the series end and what happens to Lyra.
Phillip Pullman is amazing. His cliffhager leave you at the edge of your seat.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Golden Compass
Review: Philip Pullman wove fantasy in with science wonderfully. Lyra and her daemon Panshow what a dynamic duo an animal and people can really be. The book can literally captivate the readers attention. i read this book non stop. there is not one person i know who red this book that didnt continue to read the rest of the series. Everyone i know has found them to bethe best book. Have Fub !!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Must Read
Review: This book is filled with adventure and excitement. Once you start readiing you don't want to stop because you want to know what happens so much. The way the author wrote this book is truly spectacular and won't let you stop reading the book. The detai is amazing. The new ideas like, daemons, lifelong friends, that are bonded to human since birth are creative and new. this book defenetly deserveres a rating higher than five.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: TheKrushers.com Book Review
Review: This book is full of surprises! It has great detail! This is a book that can be read more then 5 times because you will notice more and more amazing stuff. Human are connected to animals that change form...the are called Daimons. This book is impossible to but down and will leave you waiting for more of Lyra's adventure. On a scale 1-10 I rate this 10! Buy this book and you wont regret it! ...

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Religion or not,
Review: Religion or not, I found this book really dull. Its just the same old same old kiddie literature that simply goes by the books that came before it. A Wrinkle in Time and Wizard of Oz pop up in my head. Is it so much to ask for that the lead character not having missing parents, or be mad at the world? apparently it is too much to ask. If you want good children's literature read Call of the Wild, f you want good fantasy read The Hobbit, but please don't read this, unless you really want a substitute for a night cap.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: must read
Review: ... this story is about a strange but intesting alternate world is about a girl name Lyra. hint ambraric mean electic. if you liked the merlin series, dragon wings series, wind on fire series youll probably like this (how couldnt you?). its a mysery/adventure/and enchanting book. believe it or not the 2 books get better after this. i know i didint think it was posible either, but its true. in fact the last one sould be sold for a thousand so get them while the sellers are still to blind to realize what they have. though io wouldnt take all of the belifes in this trilogie for a role model.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Mystery. Magic, and Mayhem
Review: The Golden Compass (and the rest of the series) are amazing books that are appropriate for readers of all ages. Lyra's charm, wit, and curiousity for danger all add to the excitement of this novel. Daemon's are the main focus of this book, what is a daemon? A Daemon is a part of the soul, which takes the form of an animal. This is an amazing book that all should read!


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