Posted by Racer on June 20, 2004, at 11:38:43
His Dark Materials, by Phillip Pullman.
Anyone read? Only thing I've gotten through in almost a year now, and could hardly put it down. (Remember, I'm the "escape into a book" chick)
Scottish mathematician Ian Stewart (a vivid writer in his own right) was quoted in New Scientist as saying "the armored bears were brilliant!" Now, who could resist that?
It's a trilogy for young adults, and it's great for adults -- lots of good life lessons, made more interesting for being accessible to for young adults who may not yet have come across the 75 cent words adult books might use to describe the same concepts. Pullman's portrait of God, by the way, is heartwrenching to say the least. For that alone, it is worth reading.
And as one of those who really likes meeting up with lesser-known figures from myth and religion, the presence of Metatron is like running into an old friend unexpectedly.
Don't forget the weird creatures that travel on seedpods.
So, who's read it, and who wants to know more?
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