Science of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials"
by Mary Gribbin, John Gribbin
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Read in January, 2007
recommends it for:
those who miss Harry Potter
Well, the three books that comprise 'His Dark Materials' series are quite imaginative, with interesting and likable main characters (well, some not quite so likable) and that good old battle between good and evil. In this series, we are introduced to the idea that we exist within layers of worlds and there are some ways to travel in between them. While I neglected engagements to race through the first one and read the second one at a more leisurely pace, I read the third book at a slow and plo...more
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Read in August, 2007
If you've read the trilogy you will really enjoy this, I didn't notice half of the science because the story of Lyra and Will is so amazing so I appreciate this analysis all the more. Dust, String Theory, Chaos Theory, Parallel Worlds, Our Donut Universe and gravity, Serendipity, Synchronicity, Schrodinger's Cat, Evolution and Natural Selection, Gaia and light...they're all there and clearly explained. The Gribbin's tone is a bit juvenile but not patronizing. Their audience is middle schooler...more
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Read in November, 2007
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Pullman's trilogy is the anti-thesis of C.S. Lewis's Chronicle's of Narnia. Its hard to believe that something so rich in imagery, symbolism, and depth is considered young adult fiction. Dark Materials reads like classical literature and Pullman frequently refers to Milton's Paradise Lost, William Blake, and the Old Testament. I highly recommend this book. I only gave it four stars because it gets a bit didactical towards the end, especially in "The Amber Spyglass"
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Read in January, 2008
This is a book about the science in the All His Dark Materials series... the series with the Golden Compass. It is my favorite book series, and even though a "fantasy" book, many elements are derived from actual science. It was like reading the "For Dummies" of physics. I feel smarter, and love the series even more. Weee!
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Read in January, 2005
recommends it for:
people who liked reading His Dark Materials
QUANTUM ENTANGLEMENT. ♥ Need I say any more? So, basically, this explains the physics and stuff behind His Dark Materials, and I'd really recommend it if you enjoyed those books! You don't have to be a nerd to like it, I promise. :)
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Read in December, 2007
A fun look at the quantum physics and other science behind concepts in "His Dark Materials". This book explains them at the same level the original trilogy was aimed at, so they're probably comprehensible to the adult reader, too ;).
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Read in February, 2008
Cosmology, quantum mechanics, and symbiotic evolution described at about a 5th grade level. The simplicity of the ideas makes the science accessible and fun, making me want to learn more.
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This could have been really great. I thought it was way too dumbed down. It would be great for elementary school kids, but I wish there was a more in-depth book on this topic.
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I HAVENT READ THIS BUT I THINK I M GOIN TO HAVE IT, ITS MARKETING PAGE SEEMS APPEALING TO ME..SCIENCE FICTION LOVERS SHOULD READ THEN...
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Read in March, 2008
This science book makes new physics somewhat understandable. I recommend reading it after reading Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy.
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Read in January, 2002
recommends it for:
people who like the Harry Potter books
great descriptions of th eworld of the dead. very dark book but thrilling.
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Read in October, 2007
not really a critical essay, which is what i thought it would be...
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