Evelyn N. (evelyn0309) -
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The tone was a nice blend of fantasy and critical thinking. I think it's important for children and young adults to question the world around them. Yay for Pullman! I look forward to finishing this series.
As for the audio, this is an excellent production utilizing a full cast. The author is the primary narrator and all of the actors were excellent, especially Joanna Wyatt who portrays Lyra.
As for the audio, this is an excellent production utilizing a full cast. The author is the primary narrator and all of the actors were excellent, especially Joanna Wyatt who portrays Lyra.
Melissa W. reviewed The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, Bk 1) (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) on + 40 more book reviews
DO NOT BE FOOLED! Our family listened to the audio of The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife - enjoying the action, while still having an uncomfortable feeling in the gut. When we got to the third book in the trilogy, The Amber Spyglass - we stopped listening. For the Christian - this is NOTHING SHORT OF BLASPHEMY. The entire series is about "killing God" in the author's own words. The third book in the worst - but all are bad....trying to set the trap to ensnare kids into the fantasy world of believing all this stuff. No, the demons, witches, spectors and talking animals didn't freak us out. It was the out-and-out lies of an athiest author that turned us off. So, IF YOU ARE CHRISTIAN....DON'T BOTHER WITH THIS SERIES.
