Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #584854 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 48 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780545016209
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

In defence of Story telling
I agree with the reviewer about open-mindedness and would suggest that many of Pullman's critics have not even read his books. His writing style, characterisation, and simple story telling are extraordinary and I yearn for some kind of follow-up beyond Lyra's Oxford - enjoyable tit-bit though that was. IT IS A STORY and yes it does highlight many of the horrifying extremes of organised religion, particularly Roman Catholicism - but does the truth hurt?
Personally I was rather disappointed with the film, for although the casting and acting were superb, the changes to the script were simply too swingeing. I loved the books and the excellent audio book version read by the author (not the bbc debacle), having read or listened to them 5 or 6 times. They are my comfort food when I don't know what to consume next.
The Northern Lights (or The Golden Compass) stands proudly alongside other greats from Oxford - Narnia, Lord of the Rings. Personally I even rate the books above my otherwise favourite science fiction - Donaldson's Covenant series.
Pullman does not seek to destroy God, nor promote evil above good. He seeks to tell a good story - and he does so, very well.

Wonderful novelization of the film!
I received this book, not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The story is told in clear, concise language and the stills from the film are sharp and beautiful.

Great Story~
I have seen this Movie and it is incredible~ I am waiting for the sequel to come out now.
I seen the hardcover books and HAD to buy them for my Granddaughter's.
I would Highly Recommend~!!