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Summary: To read or not to Read
Review: Not being a fan of fantasy books, I bought this book because it was on the reading list for a college course that I am taking. Even though the story was unbelievable,the author skillfully inserted enough scientific theory and religious historical background to make me want to continue reading to see just how he would write his way out of the situation. I am still not a fan of fantasy. Now, the decision is,"Do I buy the second and third books planned for the series?" How will Pullman move the reader from the fantasy universe to our universe and then have the action move between the two worlds? The author does score as he uses a strong female character. However, I find that the book borders on sacrilege. The less experienced young adult reader would probably not pick up on that facet of the book, instead concentrating on the action.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This book was absolutley amazing! i was asigned to read it as a project for school. at first, i didnt want to. my way of thinking was "oh... fantasies are so dumb! they're for little kids!" after i got to the third chapter or so i was HOOKED! i ended up reading the book and handing in my project 2 weeks before it was due! after i was done w/ this i immediately went to the library and checked out "Ruby in the Smoke", "tiger in the Well", "shadow in the North", and "The Subtle Knife" al by Philip Pullman. evry last one was wonder ful and worth the cost of late fees! now i cant wait til "The Amber Spyglass" comes out! lesson learned: always be open minded!
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Summary: you think it's bad?
Review: if you think this book is bad think this book is bad you are carzy. i read it because the 7th graders at my school read it. i loved listining to the athor reading it and the other people did a great job.
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Summary: blows harry potter out of the water
Review: this is the best childrens' book series i know of that's coming out at the moment. it amazes me to see the harry potter books getting so much more attention than these: this series is so, so, so much better. this is not to say that the harry books are bad, just that these are wonderful. these are imaginative, fantastical, dark, epic books that have the power to grab a reader of any age. i recommend them to readers who have enjoyed the narnia books, the dark is rising books, fairy tales, or the weetzie bat books.
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Summary: A beautiful book
Review: I know, beautiful isn't a word usually used when describing a book, but this book is. The plot, the writing style, the characters-I could happily go on praising this book for a few years. The plot looks fairly simple at first: Girl and boy are friends. Boy gets kidnapped by the Gobblers. Girl goes looking for boy, taking a magical artifact along with her. Girl gets caught. Girl lands in the middle of major theological/political intrigue. O.K., maybe it doesn't look simple. But it is so well written, so well done, that it yanked me in, wrestled me to the ground, and refused to let me go to sleep 'til 3 AM, when I finally finished it. And as for the characters, let me put it like this: Mr. Pullman, where are you hiding these people? From Lyra to the boy who lost his Ratter, they felt real. All in all, a beautiful book
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Summary: AMAZINGLY ORIGINAL
Review: I usually like to compare a book with others of the same type, but I can't think of a single one that's anything like The Golden Compass. This book has more original plot devices than a dozen average books put together. Pullman has created a world that's sort of like ours, but with some incredible differences. I won't rehash the plot, but I will tell you that Pullman actually invents a new sin, one that isn't possible in our world, and makes you feel disgust for it. Many reviews are describing this as a "young adult" book, which I think may unfairly discourage lots of folks from reading it. It's just as adult as any other book I have read; it merely happens to feature a young girl as the main character. If you're looking for a fantasy that avoids all the cliches of the genre, you've got to read this one!
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Summary: A great original book!
Review: The Golden Compass is the most original fantasy book to come along since The Hobbit. This book fallows the adventures of Lyra, who for all of her toughness does not know exactly what she is getting herself into. Great characters and without a second thought the most creative world and magic to come along in a long time. The Golden Compass is a world like and unlike our own. The differences and similarities are intriguing. I highly suggest this great book and it's sequels. However, do not read The Subtle Knife until the third book in the trilogy is published, you will be waiting with bated breath if you do.
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Summary: this rules!
Review: This is the first book in the best trilogy of books I have ever read! Its so intersting and exciting. I can't wait for the 3rd book to come out!
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Summary: A Heroine for Our Daughters
Review: For those moms with daughters reading Harry Potter, Pullman's books are terrific and I highly recommend them. The Golden Compass the first in a trilogy about a girl named Lyra who is the adventurous heroine of this saga and subsequent sagas. As an adult, I thoroughly the enjoyed the book--a real page turner. It's just so great to see that girls can be interesting and adventurous characters in a truly wonderful book. A must read for anyone--young or older.
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Summary: An Amazing Book!
Review: I thought that the Golden Compass was a wonderful book. Thecharacters are incredible and the plot is great. After reading thesecond book in the series I am eagerly anticipating the third!
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