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davemeister28 's review for:
The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman
I first read this trilogy all at once in a rush sometime in my post-college, freelancer days, when time was abundant and I spent most of it reading. I remember finding the books really good and, though billed as for children, certainly mature and valuable for adults to read as well (like many young adult books).
The opinion stands--this is a top-notch novel that kids will enjoy but has lessons and entertainment for all ages. The writing is ... British, which is to say, it's a little quirky for an American audience, but once you get into the flow it's not distracting in the least. The story is engrossing and really _moves_. I'm very much looking forward to reading the next two again, this time savoring a bit more.
The opinion stands--this is a top-notch novel that kids will enjoy but has lessons and entertainment for all ages. The writing is ... British, which is to say, it's a little quirky for an American audience, but once you get into the flow it's not distracting in the least. The story is engrossing and really _moves_. I'm very much looking forward to reading the next two again, this time savoring a bit more.