Reviews

His Dark Materials: The Complete Collection by Philip Pullman

libraryam's review against another edition

5.0

Don't let the less than spectacular reception to the Golden Compass movie scare you off. This is required reading for sci-fi fantasy fans.

benniii's review against another edition

5.0

I don’t know what to think now that it’s over. It feels good to have made it through, but also I didn’t want it to end. I’ve enjoyed it immensely!

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milliei's review against another edition

4.0

The. Ending. Left. Me. Empty. This book was a big roller coaster for me, sometimes I felt a little bit confused by the descriptions of things, but overall I loved it. It truly felt like I was on the journey with Lyra. But man, the plot ending... I so felt with Lyra and Will, I knew what was NEEDED to happen, but ahhghghgh... Really recommend this book. It was an amazing journey and I enjoyed every second of it.

minamercier_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

laelia's review against another edition

4.75

I really enjoyed this collection. Some parts in the third book didn't interest me as much but I still enjoyed the characters, the writing and the story. I loved following young characters and watching them grow up and learn how to deal with the things that are thrown their way. 

howiedoowinfam's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

kristiinaness's review against another edition

5.0

Hands down my favorite fantasy ever written. It just gets better and better as it goes on and more and more complex.

roseleaf24's review against another edition

3.0

I had read The Golden Compass years ago, but just want interested enough to continue with the series. I received this book of all three, and was determined to try again. Again, I read The Golden Compass, and enjoyed it well enough, but I just don't care enough to put the energy in to figuring out what's going on now that I'm halfway through The Subtle Knife. Pullman has spoken about making this series anti- Church, which comes through clearly. Unfortunately, he doesn't balance that by making women or minority groups anything more than stereotypes, which I found disappointing.

heathenhuffle's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

callmeren's review against another edition

I spent at least three chapters reading about a spoiled brat running wild and adults letting her run willy nilly. I'm not seeing the magic, here.