Discovering the Golden Compass: A Guide to Philip Pullman's Dark Materials Reviews
by George Beahm
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non-fiction reader, character-lover, read for fun, chronic book buyer, a fan of quick, page turning books, Every day computer user, not rich, chronic reader
I have just finished reading the Gloden Compass..actually it was the whole trilogy...Philip Pullman..His Dark Materials....I couldn't get enough of this book...after hearing all of the controversy about it i had to find out for myself...I find no problem with the subject matter...I just seems to be a different point of view..as we all know the catholic church seems to have a problem with that.... i would recomend this trilogy to anyone...and I mean anyone...it is gripping...imaginative...and a wonderful tale oflove, courage, self discovery, and conquering tragic odds in ones…
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reading non-fiction, a fiction reader, avid reader, an avid reader, re-reading the classics
This is the first in a really different trilogy. Not as simple a story line as it appears, unlike the Lord of the Rings or the Narnia books, were it's pretty clear who and what is evil and needs fighting. — The Compass books require a bit more thought, they are working on more than one level and I'd advise people who think them disturbing to actually read all 3. They are the perfect books for a reading circle/group to discuss and dissect. — The most basic premise they make is that anything taken to extremes (at either end of the spectrum) is potentially dangerous. (Won't go into…
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married, Every day computer user, born-again christian
Do NOT go to see or purchase this movie. It is against everything that is true. The writer's goal throughout his books and this movie is to kill God in the minds of children. If that happens, where will they turn when they need God? — This movie should be banned. Don't be passive, take a stand for what is right. —…
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Reviews of Discovering the Golden Compass: A Guide to Philip Pullman's Dark Materials
| Key Information |
Authors George Beahm
Nonfiction Category Juvenile Nonfiction
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Illustrator Tim Kirk
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| Book Editions |
Book Editions Paperback206September 07, 2007Hampton Roads Pub Co Inc9"(h) x 6"(w) x 1"(d), 0.8 lbs.9781571745064
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