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Finally getting around to this one. Actually listened to it on audio. An interesting story, but boy is he wordy. I will continue the series, but I think it is better to listen to the books than to read them. Although reading would make it easier to skim ahead!
i picked it up to see what the controversy's all about. i fail to be impressed by book I's ability to turn your children into atheists, although the heroine's got a bit more trickster anti-authoritarianism in her than parents desiring docile, unquestioning children might want to hold up as a role model. i enjoyed it, but recommend against finishing when lacking access to transportation to go get the second book.
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I'm having a bit of a Golden Compass resurgence, as I just finished the HBO show and rewatched the 2007 movie. I admit I was nervous to reread this because I loved this story so much as a child, but to my relief it holds up today. In fact I know there are themes I did not pick up on as a child that I appreciate as an adult, which to me is the hallmark of great writing. Looking forward to rereading the rest!
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4.5 rounded up.
It took me a little bit to really get into the book, but once I did I was hooked. I think Philip Pullman has a magical way with words, and I am really enjoying the ideology that is being presented here. I am immediately starting the next book, and I look forward to seeing what happens.
It took me a little bit to really get into the book, but once I did I was hooked. I think Philip Pullman has a magical way with words, and I am really enjoying the ideology that is being presented here. I am immediately starting the next book, and I look forward to seeing what happens.
I read this after watching the movie. I loved Lyra and her school experiences, but I didn't enjoy much more of her adventure. What's all the fuss about?
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Feb 08, 2012
Ingrid Hurst
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Oct 17, 2012
Amanda Inkenbrandt
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Apr 08, 2014
Kaylan
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Melissa
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May 19, 2019
Cerise Canzius
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