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Jen posted a review at 2009-11-22 17:20:22.
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I shall have to think about this for awhile. Extremely well-written, yet I don't really like it overall. Thank goodness the characters grow up because I spent the entire first book not liking any of them...
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Joan posted a review at 2009-11-22 11:15:10.
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Another science fiction book that I enjoyed very much. Too bad the movie got such a controversial introduction. I'm not afraid to consider other possibilities:)
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A reader posted a review at 2009-11-17 21:36:05.
(Language: English)
A Humanist's Paradise Regained. Lyra and Will (both on the cusp of puberty) must travel between universes as they flee from the absolutist theocratic Magisterium. Both enemy and ally believe that the pair are destined to choose original sin or freewill. Their decisions will change all worlds. The setting has many unique elements such as the world of Lyra's Oxford, where the souls of people (Humans and Panserbjorne) are manifested outside of their bodies; the fallen world of Cittàgazze, where Spectres of Indifference spread fear and bring the curse of apathy; infernal devices powered by severing a soul, zombies, beings of spirit, and an alethiometer. The setting, however is not what is so emotionally involving about the story. It is Lyra and Will and their relationship with each other and their friends and enemies. The action is exciting, the intrigue and misleads are enjoyable. But it is the emotion of the characters that I keep thinking about. This is one of the few fictional works that I have read multiple times. Both the anxious 12 year old that I was and the proud father of a 12 year old that I am love His Dark Materials.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-11-05 06:19:16.
(Language: English)
Always makes me cry at the end
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A reader posted a review at 2009-10-17 10:35:10.
(Language: English)
Sooo brilliant! Amazing to read, and such a smart author. I love these books, especially the first. Number 2 isn't as good in my mind, but the third brings it all back together as an incredible, incredible trilogy.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-10-11 01:21:15.
(Language: English)
Absolutely Brilliant! Don't ever watch the movie, it just ruins the whole thing.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-09-27 19:49:29.
(Language: English)
Love these books! Definitely NOT for children. If you love fantasy, and adventure, and beautifully crafted characters...try this collection.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-09-06 14:43:31.
(Language: English)
A great read. Better than Harry Potter. More serious and more realistic. Harry Potter seems influenced and inspired by this trilogy.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-08-15 05:44:30.
(Language: English)
The books are way better than the films...but that's normally the case
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Ana posted a review at 2009-08-10 19:08:04.
(Language: English)
I don't advice anyone who is a strong Roman Catholic or Christian to read it. But if you are open-minded then I strongly suggest this book. I has drama, action, romance and an ending that eventhough is not what you would have expected it still catches your attention. Once you open it you can't stop reading it.
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