His Dark Materials Trilogy: The Golden Compass / The Subtle Knife / The Amber Spyglass
by Philip Pullman
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Author: Philip PullmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Box set
Published: 2001-10-01
ISBN: 0345448898
Publisher: Del Rey
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Book Review: "Young Adult" --not really
Summary: 5 Stars
It is hard to believe that Pullman's trilogy would be classified alongside books dealing with the trials and tribulations of dating and adolescent maturation. Although the protagonist Lyra surely matures throughout the three novels, there is SO MUCH MORE to be gained from reading these remarkable books than I would have dared to fathom had I read them as a "young adult." To give away the political and religious allegories would be criminal, but suffice to say, these are probably the best books I have read in this genre--equal, if not in some cases surpassing: The Chronicles of Narnia, The Ring Trilogy, and Harry Potter.The second book, the Subtle Knife, is a little less in the way of character development than the Golden Compass, but it was definitely to Pullman's advantage to wait as long as he did to write the Amber Spyglass. Unlike other sequels and series, this conclusion to the trilogy does not disappoint and only makes you wish it wasn't the conclusion.
You will inevitably find the character(s) you identify with most and be rooting for that character throughout your reading. However, be warned: Pullman does not feel it necessary to have happy endings for everyone and every circumstance. Herein lies the true value of these books...the harshness and elation to be found in reality, in a fantasy context.
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