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A review by emma_hughes_
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
4.0
The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman, is an extremely original work of fiction. Even the ideas shared or borrowed have an interesting trust on them, such as the witches. Many authors just rework the same ideas, but Pullman created a Tolkien-esque universe, at least in terms of originality and creativity. The storyline is also very different from anything I've read before. Some of the authors viewpoints I disagree with, but it is still remarkable.
This book grabbed my attention immediately. Maybe it was just that I was curious about the daemons, but I was quite disappointed to be interrupted forty pages in by my dad telling me to mow the lawn. I especially enjoyed that this is told from a young POV. Lyra has a simplistic view of the world, and it was refreshing to be removed from all of the internal turmoil of today's main characters.
Rating: 4.5/5
This book grabbed my attention immediately. Maybe it was just that I was curious about the daemons, but I was quite disappointed to be interrupted forty pages in by my dad telling me to mow the lawn. I especially enjoyed that this is told from a young POV. Lyra has a simplistic view of the world, and it was refreshing to be removed from all of the internal turmoil of today's main characters.
Rating: 4.5/5