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The Golden Compass
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This is one of very best fantasy books in recent years - completely unique in the world building and with…more

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Athena Macmillan
This is a slow burn with a Golden Ending rather than a particularly sparkly Compass. In fact at times it felt that the Compass was wandering a bit lethargically while Pullman found his footing. But once it got going, the pull was undeniable. Part fantasy, part sci-fi, part fairy tale, this is all a front for the real show, which is a thought provoking religious diatribe. The real issues, while alluded to throughout, unfortunately aren't really raised until the very end; but this gives me hope fo ...more
Sandy
Dec 15, 2019 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
How and why did it take me so long to discover this series !!!
I loved it from start to finish and would easily say I prefer it to Harry Potter (though it is close) !

I want me a polar bear !!!
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Richard Todd
May 27, 2011 rated it really liked it
John
Jun 14, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Angel **Book Junkie**
Jul 30, 2011 rated it did not like it
Sumana
Jul 31, 2011 rated it really liked it
Megzy
Aug 24, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Ange
Aug 31, 2011 rated it really liked it
Kate
Sep 20, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Lukutar ☘
Oct 28, 2011 marked it as to-read
❀Tea❀
Mar 11, 2012 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: fantasy, ya, z-2012
Amanda
Mar 25, 2012 marked it as research
Jonquil
Jul 08, 2012 rated it it was ok
Jirrine
Aug 12, 2012 marked it as wishlist
Mandi
Aug 19, 2012 marked it as to-read
Shelves: kids-series
Jessie Marie
Sep 13, 2012 rated it really liked it
Raganna
Oct 31, 2012 rated it it was ok
Anne
Nov 19, 2012 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: read-in-2006
Anita Reads
Jan 19, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: fantasy, read-2013
Amanda
May 03, 2013 marked it as to-read
Liora
Jun 16, 2013 rated it really liked it
JackAttack
Dec 23, 2015 marked it as tbr-pre-2025
Darlene
Jan 07, 2017 marked it as wishlist