Product Description

There are worlds beyond our own - the Compass will show the way... The first novel in Philip Pullman's epic HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy is now the stunning motion picture THE GOLDEN COMPASS, made by New Line Cinema and Scholastic Media. When Lyra is given the strange and secret alethiometer, she begins an extraordinary journey that will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. The destiny that awaits her will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... "Spellbinding writing, brilliant storytelling" SCOTSMAN

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3042 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Synopsis
There are worlds beyond our own - the Compass will show the way...The first novel in Philip Pullman's epic "His Dark Materials" trilogy is now the stunning motion picture - "The Golden Compass", made by New Line Cinema and Scholastic Media. When Lyra is given the strange and secret alethiometer, she begins an extraordinary journey that will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. The destiny that awaits her will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world..."Spellbinding writing, brilliant storytelling" - Scotsman".

Customer Reviews

don't let the film put you off
I was given this book by a teenage collegue,who said this was a great read and as I'm in my late twenties was fairly sceptical. It certainly prove me wrong. I really enjoyed this book and just before i finished it, i bought the next in the triology. I saw the film after i had read the book and the film disappointed. It is not a patch on the film. Read this book instead of watching the film!

Book 1
Very enjoyable read, Pullman has created a world which although shares some similarities to our own differs hugely, i thoroughly enjoyed exploring this world and cant wait to move on to the next book in the series to cross the bridge with Lyra and Pan into the other worlds.

The Goal Accomplished
Yes, I was secretly looking for a book to fill the gap that Harry Potter had left, I must admit. But it IS unfair to compare Phillip Pullman to JK Rowling - for each have their own inimitable style and creative vision.

The story of Lyra hooks you in, right from the start. Though the world she lives in is a different one to ours, half the fun comes from exploring it with her as she begins her adventures.

I Have yet to see the film, but I have a feeling Nicole Kidman as the sinister yet glamourous Mrs Coulter and Daniel Craig as galant Lord Asriel are perfect for the roles - reading the book with them in mind made it all the more enjoyable. (Also I have no doubt that the film will not do the book justice - as is always the case !)

A gripping read - sometimes a bit technical / political in places - yet if you can bear with it, it all makes itself clearer the deeper you go. It is a magical page turner, one you want to read as quickly as you can, but would regret if you did. It would be a shame not savour the exciting journey every page takes you on.