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Summary: A Good Intro to an Amazing Trilogy
Review: I must admit, I am sorry that I haven't read this book earlier. "The Golden Compass" is more of a children's book, nearly an equivalent of the Hobbit to the Lord of the Rings. No, no, I enjoyed it still, but I couldn't understand as well as would've a few years ago.One of the things I was most impressed with was the world that Pullman created. It does indeed, as somebody said before, make you long for a daemon of your own, for that little creature that would love you and care about you until the day we die. The witches, the Mongols, the Church, all those sides had their own character, they were developed so well that it was hard not to believe in it. And the characters - Lyra, Roger, Iorek, Lee Scoresby - none of them showed that stinking unoriginality that I met oftentimes in the modern fantasy. So this is a great book by all means. I stayed up until 8 am to finish it, and trust me, it was worth it.
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Summary: Amazing Fantasy
Review: Very well written, and the first of his dark materials series. If you like fantasy, you will ove this book. There are so many hidden messages within the book. The level of fantastical characters will amaze you. You will not be able to put this book down.
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Summary: Words only touch the surface....
Review: This book was recommended to me by my mom. I disregarded her opinion because our tastes in reading are opposites. Whereas I am a fan of Vonnegut and Rand, she is one of monthly, sleezy romances. However, while working in a bookstore, I was told by a co-worker that I HAD to read it. So I did. The Point? Everyone, no matter your library, should read this book. Pullman sweeps you into a world where you can hold your soul in the palm of your hand. Lyra, our young heroin, leaves the safety of Jordan college to travel North with a creative cast of characters. She wonders the world to save, not only her best friend, but all the children. Pullman has it all: adventure, friendship, trust, and betrayal. This is the first book in the trilogy. I never read a series without a non-related book in between stories. I couldn't even make it through the Harry Potters all at once, they bored me. I read this trilogy in two weeks. This is also the only book I've taken the time to review. I have read all of Pullman's books. He has yet to let me down.
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Summary: Can I give 10 stars?
Review: Wow...what a book!! As a reader, it is absolutely phenomenal!! As a mother, I have to say that I am happy that there are books out there that get our children to think and question as well as entertain. My daughter and I had numerous conversations about this book (and the other two) when we finished them. I had read postings on other boards from bible-thumpers who felt that these books went against God. It's not true. I'm glad my mind is capable of comprehending that this is a fabulous story that will in no way make me go out and commit a mortal sin. I also suggested these books to a coworker(my boss, actually). I lent him the first book and he ended up buying the trilogy. He loved Iorek as much as i did. Having said that.....where can I find an armored bear with a kingly nature?
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Summary: Amazing
Review: The Golden Compass in an amazing and thought-provoking first installment to an amazing and thought-provoking trilogy. I have read The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife(which is equally as great) and I am a few chapters away from fininshing The Amber Spyglass(which so far is incredible) I am looking forward to Lyra's Oxford and The Book Of Dust.
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Summary: Nothing short of brilliant
Review: This book is nothing short of brilliant. The writing is spectacular, and the ideas are wonderfully original. The characters of Lyra and her friends are fascinating, well-developed, and full of interest. Lord Asriel and Mrs. Coulter are delightfully and believably horrible. The only problem with this book is that it had to end. But that is remedied by the next book, The Subtle Knife.
RECOMMENDED!!!!
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Summary: The Golden Compass
Review: Lyra lives among the scholars at Jordan collage. She is always looking for adventures. But her greatest adventure starts when she listens to a secret conversation between some scholars and, her uncle, Lord Asriel about Dust, a microscopic particle with amazing power and only exists in the north. Soon after that children start to disappear all over the country. Once Lyra's friend Roger disappears she sets off to find him. To do so she enlists the help of gyptians, armored bears, and witches so she can get north. But will it be enough to free the missing kids.
Soon after starting this book I was completely immersed in this world and could not stop reading. The story is so well put together that this world becomes real and me a part of it.
As the plot thickens Lyra is moving towards her destiny and me with her. Every landscape and character is perfectly woven in to the story. This world equals its self to the greatness of the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a must read for anyone. This book will be a classic forever.
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Summary: The Golden Compass
Review: The book The Golden Compass is about a wonderful epic journey across the world and beyond. I thought this book was very well written and had a lot of interesting details. The plot of the story is very intriguing in Lyra discovering the source and effects of Dust. Pullman did a great job blending the information that the reader needed to know, with the story. Pullman also captured the personality of Iorek as a big, fearless creature with a kind and loving side, which is shown throughout out his time spent with Lyra. Along Lyra's captivating journey she encounters useful information that helps her solve the mystery and find the Gobblers that threat her friends and family.
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Summary: The Golden Compass
Review: I thought Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass was very well written. Pullman has a way of writing that puts a very realistic image in my head. His imagination is tremendous to create such a complex plot and add suspense along with it. I thought it was a very good book overall, but at some points it got very confusing to keep up with what was happening. You really need to read it carefully to get the most out of it. Overall, I enjoyed this book and reccomend it to anyone who would like a challenge.
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Summary: For children and adults...
Review: Though I have not yet read the sequel, it is on my "to read" list. The Golden Compass can be read on two levels. For a younger child, it is a fast-paced adventure, with a likable heroine, amazing places, and a nice plot. For adults or older readers, or those of us who look for something deeper, it's there. Pulman subtly questions the way society works, and explores differences between greed, properity that holds us back, and that first impressions are almost never right. Lyra is perhaps ten at the start of this novel, free to run about Jordan College and the surrounding areas, and she leads every child's ideal life. Until one day she listens in on a conversation, and her world is forever changed. From place to place, Lyra and her daemon, (a creature who always travels and co-exists with their person) are always moving North, to try and free the children who are being taken by the Gobblers for an unknown purpose. Filled with amazing characters, stunning setting, thousands of questions, and a very dark background, this is a page turner that won't leave the reader's mind, and is certain to become a treasured book never to leave your shelf.
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