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Jul 26, 2009
Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance
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Lyra, a young girl living a sheltered life with scholars, goes out in search of her father and mysterious Dust, with help from gyptians, witches, and bears, assisted by a golden compass. A story for those who love adventure, with just enough Deep Meaning to intrigue.
3.5 stars.
This had a slow start for me, but once it got rolling it was pretty hard to put down. That being said, you can definitely tell this book was mostly aimed for an older child. That doesn't make it bad or anything, I've just found that its not as much my cup of tea. I think I would have thoroughly enjoyed this when I was younger.
I did have a few issues with the book though. It had a few sections of direct exposition dump, which felt off while I was reading. I think those sections might h ...more
This had a slow start for me, but once it got rolling it was pretty hard to put down. That being said, you can definitely tell this book was mostly aimed for an older child. That doesn't make it bad or anything, I've just found that its not as much my cup of tea. I think I would have thoroughly enjoyed this when I was younger.
I did have a few issues with the book though. It had a few sections of direct exposition dump, which felt off while I was reading. I think those sections might h ...more
Sep 23, 2012
Tanya
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Mar 23, 2013
Tricia
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Oct 31, 2015
Laura
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Aug 23, 2023
Amber
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Aug 21, 2020
Bryan--The Bee’s Knees
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Jan 07, 2021
Kayla Tocco
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