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One of the best sets of books you will ever read.
“I reserve a special place on my bookshelf for this trilogy; Pullman knows how to write good characters, and by the end of the book you'll feel like you just spent time with good friends. If you're reading this book for the religious aspect, please don't. Read this book for the story, the characters, and the morals. Pullman's epic story is an amazing way to spend a week.”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-11-18. -
Very Happy!
“I received this product very quickly and it was brand new as stated. I am enjoying these books very much and am glad I have ordered them! : ) : ) : ) : )”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-11-15. -
Definitely a page turner!
“My friend let me borrow The Golden Compass but didn't have the other two in the trilogy when I was dying to read it. I finally caved and bought the trilogy because I couldn't wait any longer! Unlike some authors who write sequels and 3rd, 4th, or 5th books just because they're trying to ride out their fame with their first novel, Pullman definitely delivers with all three of the books. They are all beautifully written and incredibly engaging, for both children and adults. At first I felt embarrassed to read a children's novel, but after a chapter or so, I quickly discovered that the book had universal appeal. Pullman has such a wonderful imagination and manages to surprise you all the time throughout the three novels. The characters were infuriating at times, but I quickly reminded myself that he was writing about pre-teens so that explained the juvenile personalities who sometimes acted like mature adults. The trilogy was about loss, friendship, respect, love, betrayal, faith, etc.
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-11-14.
Many critics of this book argue that it's deeply anti-Christian. I disagree. I think the book was simply extolling the importance of independent thinking. It was a story plot that taught that we are capable of good even without being religious, and that destinies don't exist because we can make our own futures. It was an uplifting, imaginative story. For children, the story on the surface will be fun enough. For adults, it's definitely interesting to be able to read between the lines and see a deeper meaning to the story than what one might read into it at first. ” -
Hm...to recommend or not to recommend?
“This book begins as interesting adventure in otherworld, like ours but not quite like it. It continues as pleasant read with allusions that are a bit subversive, and main idea, which religious people won't like, is discovered somewhere along the way.
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-11-04.
This looks like children's book but it isn't really.
I would not recommend this to kids, especially if their parents want to educate them in Christian spirit.
Okay, I made a lame joke, but point is, I would recommend book to adult people whose attitude is formed and who are not afraid to hear other people's opinion.
All in all, a good read whose strong point is not in shocking religious people but combining several fresh ideas on theology, philosophy and some other fields.
A book for forming young atheists OR interesting opinion? You decide.
Oh, and there is a passage at the end of third book I overlooked which is cleverly put there. Main idea is well hidden. First two books are really easy to read, but third has some puzzles worth thinking. End of first book has also important lord Azrael's monologue and second book has importand Mary's dialogue with *SPOILER OMITTED* using supercomputer she did research on.” -
Liked it allot, loved the ideas.
“I think this series is great, I didn't LOVE it but I really enjoyed reading it. Grand adventures, grand ideas and great characters. I'm really surprised they ended up making a movie out of it(which I hated, grrrr) as the ideas behind them could be upsetting to uber religious types. I highly recommend this series. ”
An amazon user wrote this on 2009-10-14.
