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The first portion of this book is simply one of the best slices of fantasy I've ever read -- interesting characters, richly detailed alternate world that's nevertheless introduced in a brisk and easily digested way, a well-paced narrative that quickly sucks you. Also, I came in expecting more or less pure fantasy, and was very impressed to experience an ambitious mix of alternate history, fantasy and science fiction -- a mix that easily have been become a mess, but which Pullman handles deftly.
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I originally read this back in the 90s, sometime after the second book came out but before the third. I remember enjoying it at the time, but for whatever reason I never got around to reading the rest of the trilogy. As part of my goal to finish more series that I started but never finished, I decided this would be the next trilogy/series I tackled.
The Golden Compass definitely holds up. I didn’t remember too much – just the broad strokes of the plot and characters – but what I found welcome abo ...more
The Golden Compass definitely holds up. I didn’t remember too much – just the broad strokes of the plot and characters – but what I found welcome abo ...more
This children's book is listed on some of the 'must read' list I have come across on the Internet. So I added it to my to-read list here on goodreads. I liked listening to this book. The reader was great. As those of you who listen to books know a reader can make or break a book. The story was very good and I enjoyed it. Nothing very difficult as plot goes, after all this is a children's book. I watched the 2007 movie while reading this book and I think it helped me put things in perspective. Th
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I read the audio book version of "The Golden Compass" and I quite enjoyed it in that format.
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