The Golden Compass, Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition (His Dark Materials, Book 1) by Philip Pullman Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Golden Compass, Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition (His Dark Materials, Book 1)
Book Review: Fantasy, drama, mystery, soon-to-be classic, adventure!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Lyra Belacqua, a precocious adolescent of unknown
background, lives in the care of the scholars at Jordan
College of Oxford University. The time period is ambiguous
and could be the distant past as easily as the future.
Spunky and strong in character, Lyra discovers secrets about
her own identity as she becomes involved in uncovering the
hideous, clandestine research of misguided scientists. The
adventure leads Lyra to the Artic regions where the intrigue
is resolved. This is the first volume of a series which
leaves the readers anxiously waiting for more.
Highly recommended!Book Review: Good but does not yet have sticking power
Summary: 4 Stars
Pullman writes well, so this work is great fun to read.
I must say that I did not find the work very compelling,
in contrast to, for instance, "The Crock of Gold"
or the Narnia series, or the Alvin Maker series. The book
just did not stick with me much. I will certainly read the
sequels; however, I will (as I did the first book) check
them out from the library. They will probably not join
Lord of the Rings, The Deed of Paksenarrion, and the
Riddle-Master of Hed on my "keepers" bookshelf.Book Review: Compelling
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best new books to come out in a long time. I didn't always understand what was happening, but I couldn't put it down. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series.Book Review: Wonderful characters & story!
Summary: 5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I occasionally had questions,
such as the "familiars" everyone seems to have. But now I believe
he'd ruin the narration of the story if all aspects of the
characters were explained. It keeps you thinking which I believe
a book should do.
I'm looking forward to books 2 & 3! Write Faster Please!Book Review: One of the greatest fantasy books in a long, long time.
Summary: 5 Stars
This has got to be one of the best books I have every read.
If you liked anything of the Shannara books, this will knock
your socks off. Be sure to look out for the sequel!!