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Discovering the Golden Compass: A Guide to Philip Pullman's Dark Materials

Discovering the Golden Compass: A Guide to Philip Pullman's Dark Materials Reviews


by George Beahm



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NOV
30
2007
I wanted to read this book because of all the contoversy , and I have grandchildren who will want to see the movies.  I wanted to be well informed  and familiar with the material when the decisions were to be made if the children should be allowed to see it or not.  I found… read full review »
a fan of clever plots, a woman

katyob
Longview, TX
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APR
27
2008
I do not ever intend to read this book or watch the movie...I'm not one to FORCE my views on others, but any story that results in (from what I hear) some human actually killing — God (which is impossible anyway), well, it makes my stomach turn.  It's trash like this that accomplishes… read full review »
reading non-fiction, a fiction reader

shellibyrd
Stevensville, MI
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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

JAN
3
2008
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… read full review »
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5 star rating
sparks
Van Alstyne, TX



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reading non-fiction, a fiction reader, avid reader, an avid reader, re-reading the classics

APR
28
2008
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… read full review »
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4 star rating
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Tip
Rockwall, TX



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married, Every day computer user, born-again christian

NOV
24
2007
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. —… read full review »
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ssteele
Montgomery, PA



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