10.2k reviews for:

The Golden Compass

Philip Pullman

4.07 AVERAGE

zac_cc's review against another edition

5.0

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Great book! I loved all of it, but to me, there was just a little less action than I'm used to, hence the missing star. Now, a wee little recap: well not a plot, but more characters and stuff. First you need to know that this happens in a alternate UK, but I am not sure when. All people have a daemon, a creature representing their souls. Until adulthood, they can shapeshift, yet after, they remain fixed. The main character is Lyra Belaqua, and her daemon is Pantalaimon. They have to explore the great North to save her friend from the Oblation board, who do unmentionable experiments on children. I shall mention no more...

Updated review: because of Lyra, I added a star.

jetready's review against another edition

5.0

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Fantastic book. I couldn't put it down. Pullman is engaging and intelligent, and this book has many layers. Superficially, it's a great read and a great adventure, but more deeply, the book expresses well-thought out views about religion, physics, love, and philosophy. A must-read for any Harry Potter or LOTR fan or any fan of science fiction, fantasy or children's literature.

unravellingdykes's review against another edition

5.0

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I've read this series a few times in my life -- as a child, as a teen, and now as an adult, studying world religion. Every time it has changed the way I look at the world, and been deeply inspiring.

videomoose12's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sidra00's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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Revisited one of my favorites in a new format. The full cast is amazing!

oliversam1's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

mollymoynott's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

fama_spark's review against another edition

5.0

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Just finished rereading this book so I can read the rest of the series, just as enjoyable as the first time, I love it
5/5

ellenrs's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

adamc0422's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No