Review: The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)
Gaby Meares
Why did it take me so long to finally read His Dark Materials? I don’t have an answer, but I’m certainly making up for lost time, and am almost finished Book 2!
The world that Pullman creates is extraordinary; his characters, unforgettable. I can guarantee that you will be cheering for Lyra all the way. Having just returned from a visit to Oxford, I loved the parallel Oxford portrayed here.
Although this is a complex story, with oblique references to Pullman’s suspicion of religious institutions, I do not hesitate in recommending this book for readers from Year 7+. I can’t wait to finish it!
BTW, if you get an opportunity to listen to the audio version, it’s a real treat, with a full cast of actors, and Philip Pullman himself, the narrator.