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Philip Pullman and Wtw Repertory - The Golden Compass: Oxford
55 reviews
Living among scholars in the hallowed halls of Jordan College, Lyra hears rumors of a magical dust that supposedly possesses powers that can unite whole universes, and begins a dangerous journey to find it.
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55 Reviews from Epinions.com
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Pros: Strong heroine in an imaginative role--great first part of a trilogy
Cons: Some extreme and scary situations--more for older kids than pups
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A new fantasy series for me to add to my favorites: Narnia, Harry Potter, The Book of Three, Lord of the Rings, Oz... Read More
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Pros: Simply fantasic story
Cons: Slightly contraversial
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The start of something special Read More
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Pros: Intensely imagined, mostly beautifully written, thrilling story of the double self, Lyra and Pantalaimon.
Cons: Some of the plot, while perhaps plausible to children, is unconvincing to adults.
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A unique, thrilling, exalting novel. Read More
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Pros: Characters and places you'll never forget. Excitement, intrigue, mystery, metaphysics, and beautiful writing.
Cons: Dahl's Matilda would complain: "There's not a whole lot of humor here."
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The Golden Compass more than holds its own against any of the classics of children's literature. But beware: This book may be hazardous to your belief systems! Read More
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Pros: Intelligent, innovative, wonderfully told, intriguing characters.
Cons: A little slow to start, rather dark in places.
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This is the kind of book which transcends generations; the quality of the writing and the story makes this stand out clearly in its genre. Read More
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Pros: A young female hero in a classic fantasy tale.
Cons: The book is too short; some scenes are too intense for younger readers.
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The strongest of the trilogy; an amazing reading experience. Read More
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Pros: Interesting world, good story, great characters, flawless writing
Cons: None
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The best book for children (and everyone who likes to read books for kiddies) I've read since Harry Potter. Read More
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Pros: A fantastic journey
Cons: May not be suitable for young children
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Action, adventure, battles, in a world not so removed from own own. Grrl power rules with Lyra leading the way! Read More
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Pros: Wonderful imagination & creativity
Cons: It's a trilogy...now I have to find the other two!
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Pros: Beautifully complex and richly imagined
Cons: Violent, anti-religious (if you're easily offended, steer clear)
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A worthy addition to the likes of Lewis, Tolkien, and Rowling, Lyra's journey is ultimately captivating, as is the science behind Pullman's world Read More
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