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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. 1   bookwormteri | Dec 18, 2009 |  So, I saw the movie before reading the book (I know, bad idea) and wasn't really expecting too much. Of course, the book was about a million times better (that always happens..). I love Lyra's character!! She is spunky, lovable, courageous, and a true friend - but best of all she is still a flawed character. I couldn't wait to see what next scrape she'd get herself into and what new character she'd meet. I was especially intrigued by the descriptions of the relationship between humans and their deamons. What a clever idea.The best part of the book was probably the last section because I had NO CLUE what it was going to end that way. Pullman completely blew me away with this one. Very creative and intriguing. (  ) mmillet | Dec 14, 2009 | Take all the worlds religions and dump them into a big bucket, stir them up and dump them out and build a story around the different perspectives that exist around god, death, good, evil, after life, servitude, heros, strength, relationships and reality. Loved this series. Not sure what it did to my daughters brain though! V ery thought provoking images and concept that don't always play nce with standard North American culture. (  )3 fgjohnson | Nov 29, 2009 | I'm surprised that I didn't enjoy this more; it's right up my literary alley. The root of my detachment is this: I did not buy the link between humans and their daemons. I got it, I understood it, I read all the exposition, but I didn't feel it. I didn't ache for Lyra when she and Pan were threatened with separation. Without that, I felt as if I were watching the story unfold, rather than feeling invested in any of the characters or their mission. So, three stars. But I'll probably pick up the sequel, because I am curious about that city in the aurora. (  )1 catalogthis | Nov 24, 2009 | Read this in 1999. It's very imaginative world-building and filled with adventure. The movie version was not-so-hot, but don't let that dissuade you from reading this excellent fantasy trilogy. (  )1 woodge | Nov 20, 2009 | 
 As always, Pullman is a master at combining impeccable characterizations and seamless plotting, maintaining a crackling pace to create scene upon scene of almost unbearable tension. This glittering gem will leave readers of all ages eagerly awaiting the next installment of Lyra's adventures.
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Love Iorek and all the gypsies. Can't wait to read the next one! (