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Summary: Golden Reading
Review: This is definitely the best book I have ever had the privelege to read. And just because I'm too lazy to write a long review doesn't mean this was a bad book. Anyone who doesn't like these is crazy. It is definitely a must read for anyone even remotely interested in fantasy or adventure books!
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Summary: Better than Harry Potter!!!
Review: And I am a devoted HP fan! That's why I picked up this book, because I was jonesing for the new Harry novel. I expected to be entertained, but found myself entranced. I was sucked into this familiar yet utterly unfamiliar world that Philip Pullman, "the most dangerous author in Great Britain" (according to the Catholic church), has created. Great Britain, the Church, and the Aurora Borealis are all known to me, but daemons (physical manifestations of the soul every person possesses), Dust and gyptians are unique to this book. Complex enough to challenge young adults, the plot also contains subtext for the adult. PLUS, it features a brave, resourceful, FEMALE hero. A terrific, fast read!
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Summary: What a ride!
Review: I've never really been a reader of teen literature (especially of the fantasy genre), but I had the good fortune of stumbling across this book in my school's library. And I am extremely grateful for my good luck in doing so. In The Golden Compass, Phillip Pullman shows us a world quite like ours, and the girl Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon who live in it. Lyra's world is being upset by certain visionaries who believe in the existence of other worlds parallel to their own. The magic that allows this to happen? Dust, a gold shimmery substance whose attraction to young children and their daemons is unknown. Soon, Lyra must save her uncle, Lord Asriel, one of the men who believe in the existence of the multiple worlds. Along the way, Lyra meets Mrs. Coulter, a dangerous woman who takes a particular interest in Lyra, a polar bear, and the gyptians (or as we know them, gypsies). Her travels take you from Oxford University in Britain to all the way north in the Arctic Circle. Lyra's tale is dangerous, exciting, and in the exciting and heart-wrenching climax, leaves you begging for the second book, The Subtle Knife. It doesn't matter how old you are or what kind of books you like, this book is a sure winner with everyone.
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Summary: Best book in the trilogy
Review: This is a great book, the author was very imaginary, the main character was great. The new world he created was similar to ours yet very different. Bad sides: the trilogy goes downhill from here. Don't read the next 2 books if you are religious, you will be highly offended.
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Summary: Absolutely Fascinating!
Review: Lyra is just a rambuncous, wrekless eleven-year-old girl, racing without a care through out the streets of Oxford, and the many passages, and secret corridors of the majesty of Jordan Colledge. This book is truely a work of a genius, it has so much depth, intensity, that you can't help but wonder "Is this really real? Can this actually heppen?" The author has obvisiouly put alot of effort in not only the story, but the chracters, he holds on to your attention and won't let go. Deffinatly not for those of weak minds, no imagination, or insight. He has his own, philosphy, science, and explanation behind it all. He teases you with the answers to all the mind boggeling guestions and yanks them back into the shadows of mystery. You never truely know what Dust is, even at the end of the last book. If you ever read "Cosmos" by Carl Sagen, I think you'd be intensly interested in this book. It is definatly not your average fantasy story. Read it.
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Summary: One of the best books ever!!!
Review: His Dark Materials trilogy has some of the greatest books ever written. I loved the Golden Compass. I couldn't put it down for one second!!! It is a timeless adventure that readers of all ages should enjoy!! A definite winner!
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Summary: One of my favorite books!
Review: The Golden Compass is one of my most favorite books ever! It is quite a creative and unique book, implying things I would never have thought of before reading the book. I can relate greatly to the main character, preteen Lyra, which also makes the book quite interesting. This book is one of the best fantasy books I have ever read. If you are a fan of the Harry Potter series, the Narnia series, or other such fantasy books, then you will love Philip Pullman's The Dark Materials series. All three books were outstanding reads. After you start reading it is hard to put The Golden Compass down! A must read!
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Summary: marvelous and powerful
Review: i absolutly loved this book and imediately sucked in the next two in the series.mr. pullman delights you, surprises you,thrills and then chills you and i would have to say that these are on my top ten favorite books.It definitely follows in the footsteps of Rowling and Tolkein. Warning! i would recomend this to child under the age of nine because it has some elements children would not understand and enjoy.
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Summary: A great book for all ages
Review: At first, I was somewhat skeptical when reading this book. Being a devout mystery reader, I had no idea why me sister gave me this book. After reading the first few pages, however, I knew why: this book, although mostly fantasy, is more of a mix of all the genres of books. The book troughs you right in the middle of the story, and it takes a little while for the reader to get used to the book, especially considering I was 12 at the time. I am now fourteen, and I still remember the gripping plot as if I just finished the book. Since whoever now reads this review has most probably read the editors review, I will not bore you with the plot. Suffice to say that it is of a world similar world to ours, except for one crucial difference: daemons, little creatures that are the reflection of your soul in an animal form. I believe I will spoil the story if I say anymore, so suffice to say that this is an incredible book. But don't take any other reviewer's word or mine for it. Read the book. Go ahead, impress yourself.
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Summary: Wonderful Book!
Review: This book was wonderful, of course. The entire trilogy is great, and I think I'm prepared to say that these are my favorite books. It keeps your attention and had an excelent plot. I find Lyra to be a neat character as well as many of the others. When I read these books I'm right there in their incredable journey, I really do love this book. I often wished at the end that it would not stop. I highly recomend this book to everyone, I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.
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