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I hear about these books ALL THE TIME - I might as well find out what the fuss is about.
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My kids and I listened to the audiobook on a series of road trips. The audiobook is well done, with a full cast, but it never really held our attention. The story just felt kind of dull. And I guess it didn't help that we didn't listen all in one go. ...more
I hear about these books ALL THE TIME - I might as well find out what the fuss is about.
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My kids and I listened to the audiobook on a series of road trips. The audiobook is well done, with a full cast, but it never really held our attention. The story just felt kind of dull. And I guess it didn't help that we didn't listen all in one go. ...more
I wish I hadn't seen the movie before I read this book.
Still, the book was far better than the movie. In fact, the book actually made sense.
One note of criticism though, I didn't care for Pullman's religious reaching, it seemed to grand for the novel and somewhat heavy-handed. As pure fantasy, it was a lot of fun. However, I don't think that the story of Lyra Silvertongue is as compelling as Harry Potter. But of course I'm hooked--I've got to finish all three! ...more
Still, the book was far better than the movie. In fact, the book actually made sense.
One note of criticism though, I didn't care for Pullman's religious reaching, it seemed to grand for the novel and somewhat heavy-handed. As pure fantasy, it was a lot of fun. However, I don't think that the story of Lyra Silvertongue is as compelling as Harry Potter. But of course I'm hooked--I've got to finish all three! ...more
I hadn’t read this since I was 15, and I really enjoyed it again! I never finished the series so plan to do that now. A much darker feel than a typical fantasy, but I guess that’s why it’s called his “dark materials.” I am not the hugest fan of Lyra, but the world building is pretty masterful. Yay for bears that can talk and pets that stay with you forever.
Mar 07, 2012
Anie
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it was amazing
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There are some cliches in here, to be sure, but this is a fantastic book. Pullman's writing is beautiful; his world-building detailed and interesting, and the plot exciting. Most of all, the characters are well-drawn---you come to care about them as you read. Very excited for the next book.
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I wanted to like this book, but I just couldn't get into it. I had no trouble putting it down right at the climax of the story. It just didn't hold my interest at all.
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The first in Philip Pullman's famous 'His Dark Materials' trilogy, this is also sometimes titled 'Northern Lights'.
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it DID fill the harrypottervoid in my life!!!
Sep 08, 2009
Erin (NY)
marked it as to-read
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