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This series is astonishing in its scope. An exploration of death, soul, and power, the three books as a whole are heroic, imaginative, profound, and beautiful (in a terrifying sort of way). This first book is not the best in the series, though. That honor must be given to the second book, The Subtle Knife. Still, it is an excellent read: complicated characters and controversial plot points that kept me awake at night for weeks pondering the nature of the universe. I highly recommend this book, a
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Overall, this was a good read. I liked the storyline and the writing was very well done and descriptive. I was planning on reading the next two until I started doing some research on the topic, and was kind've scared off in the process. I look forward to the movie, should be entertaining at least.
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Philip Pullman write a wonderful adventure. He takes you into a world where everything is different; yet he keeps a keen eye on the present. I'm looking forward to the rest of the trip with Lyra and friends.
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this book is very Philosophical for a young reader book. I would recommend this book to anyone. Loved it.
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