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I will repeat myself. This book, this trilogy, is perhaps the most subversive thing written in the English language. It is not a book written for children.
It is, however, very entertaining, engrossing, and important work. If you have not read His Dark Materials you have a treat and a challenge ahead of you.
Should children read these books? Of course! But be prepared for them to be forever changed in the most amazing way.
I will repeat myself. This book, this trilogy, is perhaps the most subversive thing written in the English language. It is not a book written for children.
It is, however, very entertaining, engrossing, and important work. If you have not read His Dark Materials you have a treat and a challenge ahead of you.
Should children read these books? Of course! But be prepared for them to be forever changed in the most amazing way.
Previously read February 2003
Finished the trilogy this weekend. The story was wrapped up fairly neatly, I think; although with a touch of tragedy. Unfortunately, this last book was IMHO the weakest of the three - too much going on all at once. Part of me kept wondering if The Force (the *original* Force, not the midichlorian crap Lucas seems to have backpedaled on) was an influence on Pullman's vision of the Dust - I saw some parallels, especially in this last book.
As I mentioned in my review o ...more
Finished the trilogy this weekend. The story was wrapped up fairly neatly, I think; although with a touch of tragedy. Unfortunately, this last book was IMHO the weakest of the three - too much going on all at once. Part of me kept wondering if The Force (the *original* Force, not the midichlorian crap Lucas seems to have backpedaled on) was an influence on Pullman's vision of the Dust - I saw some parallels, especially in this last book.
As I mentioned in my review o ...more
What an amazing epic trilogy centered around a crazy concept: what if the Fall of Man/source of original sin - embracing knowledge - is actually a good thing? That experience is more important than ignorance and blind faith? And that love is beautiful?
"She awoke with the early sun full in her face. The air was cool, and the dew had settled in tiny beads on her hair and on the sleeping bag. She lay for a few minutes lapped in freshness, feeling as if she were the first human being who had ever li ...more
"She awoke with the early sun full in her face. The air was cool, and the dew had settled in tiny beads on her hair and on the sleeping bag. She lay for a few minutes lapped in freshness, feeling as if she were the first human being who had ever li ...more
Abounding with angels, the dead, and creatures on a different plane, The Amber Spyglass is a complex and fulfilling conclusion to the Dark Materials trilogy. The vision of God alone is interesting enough to make this worth reading (but to understand this book you'll have to read the two previous ones). Will and Lyra come to maturity in hard-fought fashion and come to satisfying realizations. All in all, a great conclusion.
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I loved this book. The first and third were my favorites in the series. The first was very exciting and gets you attached to Lyra from the start. The third though has so many things to think about: theology, relationships, sexuality, etc. You could chew on this book for hours.
I read the library's copies but I would like to buy them to reread and loan out. ...more
I read the library's copies but I would like to buy them to reread and loan out. ...more
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