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As for what experimental theology was, Lyra had no more idea than the urchins. She had formed the notion that it was concerned with magic, with the movements of the stars and planets, with tiny particles of matter, but that was guesswork, really. Probably the stars had dæmons just as humans did, and experimental theology involved talking to them.Not that Lyra spends much time worrying about it; what she likes best is "clambering over the College roofs with Roger the kitchen boy who was her particular friend, to spit plum stones on the heads of passing Scholars or to hoot like owls outside a window where a tutorial was going on, or racing through the narrow streets, or stealing apples from the market, or waging war." But Lyra's carefree existence changes forever when she and her dæmon, Pantalaimon, first prevent an assassination attempt against her uncle, the powerful Lord Asriel, and then overhear a secret discussion about a mysterious entity known as Dust. Soon she and Pan are swept up in a dangerous game involving disappearing children, a beautiful woman with a golden monkey dæmon, a trip to the far north, and a set of allies ranging from "gyptians" to witches to an armor-clad polar bear.
In The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman has written a masterpiece that transcends genre. It is a children's book that will appeal to adults, a fantasy novel that will charm even the most hardened realist. Best of all, the author doesn't speak down to his audience, nor does he pull his punches; there is genuine terror in this book, and heartbreak, betrayal, and loss. There is also love, loyalty, and an abiding morality that infuses the story but never overwhelms it. This is one of those rare novels that one wishes would never end. Fortunately, its sequel, The Subtle Knife, will help put off that inevitability for a while longer. --Alix Wilber
| AUTHOR: | Philip Pullman |
| CATEGORY: | Book |
| MANUFACTURER: | Listening Library |
| ISBN: | 0807210498 |
| FEATURES: | Unabridged |
| TYPE: | Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic, Children's Audio - Young Adult |
| MEDIA: | Audio CD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 9 |
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The Golden Compass The best of Young Adult literaure transcends the label itself; it defies labeling by standing on its own terms. That confidence is clearly apparent in THE GOLDEN COMPASS, a novel that should not be pigeon-holed into any grouping that would make most adults skip over it without a second thought about it. Within the first 100 pages alone, author Philip Pullman has created a realistic fantasy world which includes glorious descriptions of fascinating characters making unexpected choices that develop into a wholly satisfying fantasy adventure that just happens to be about an eleven-year-old and the worlds around her. <
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>Questions have arisen about the theological bent of the trilogy and of the author in particular. While each reader brings to each piece of writing his or her own set of standards, preferences, and judgments, I believe that the suggestion of an atheistic tint to the character shadings of THE GOLDEN COMPASS are practically irrelevent -- though, "to each his own." The story stands on its own merits of gorgeous writing, brilliant pacing, and a thoughtful overtone that makes this more of an adult fantasy adventure told through the eyes of a young girl. Of all YA fantasy I've read, this stands out as being most suitable for adults. <
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>I believe that most middle school-aged children will pass over any of the details of adult character motivation (including discussion of religion) in favor of more action, and they are generously rewarded throughout the novel. Those adults who choose to emphasize the religious aspect and demean the novel as promoting atheism, should consider a couple points that I have yet to see mentioned in any review that really play toward a positive religious statement: thinking at a metaphoric level, the outcome of Iofur and Iorek's last confrontation should be considered -- who wins and why -- and the value of having a soul may be the key; "freewill" comes into the discussion late in the novel and should be thought about without over analysis; and the message about "people of religion" is different from the message about people who live morally (think Lyra, not Mrs. Coulter). In other words, religion is not a person or a building, but an idea. <
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>I recommend this novel, and for parents who wonder whether to allow their children to read this, the answer is easy: read it with them, and discuss it and their thoughts (and yours) about it. Shooing young minds away from learning about those who may think differently is far more dangerous than practically anything -- and, strangely enough, is perhaps the real theme of this brilliantly written book.
A promising beginning
While waiting for the latest of each successive Harry Potters, I struggle to find something engrossing the keep me occupied in the meantime. I stumbled upon this series and felt I had discovered something special. This book starts the series off with a bang. My heart raced and I *needed* to keep reading. The first books is very strong but has some seriously disturbing elements that make it seem less than appropriate for young children. However, the characters are extremely believable and it does an excellent job of showing how the world exists in shades of gray rather than the black and white good versus evil struggles of the Potter books.
Best Book Ever
I love this book. If I had to pick one book to be my favorite, it would be The Golden Compass.