His Dark Materials.

Zomg. There was another book? After the third and there's a further one after that due out soon?! I hadn't known... I must say I'm amazed. I usually know everything regarding these things...hmm..

Jiggity wrote:Zomg. There was another book? After the third and there's a further one after that due out soon?! I hadn't known... I must say I'm amazed. I usually know everything regarding these things...hmm..

No, there isn't a fourth......it's a trilogy. 'The Golden Compass' is the film version of 'Northern Lights' that is due for release soonish.

I'm hoping that the film doesn't irritate me as much as the Harry Potters do. I just hate it when long books are made into films......it kills them. I have such vivid imagery from the books that I think the film will not be able to even get close to. As for Daniel Craig....already to me the casting just doesn't suit.

However, I did see 'Northern Lights' and 'The Subtle Knife' as a play and it worked really well. Even the Daemons looked good.

Alainna
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"The Book of Dust" is a companion novel to HDM, and, like I said before, concentrates on the backstories of the more minor characters, and also continues Lyra's story.

Alainna wrote:No, there isn't a fourth......it's a trilogy. 'The Golden Compass' is the film version of 'Northern Lights' that is due for release soonish.

Must be a different title then, like Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone.

I have the first book under the name "The Golden Compass."

Razorblade_Saint wrote:

Alainna wrote:No, there isn't a fourth......it's a trilogy. 'The Golden Compass' is the film version of 'Northern Lights' that is due for release soonish.

Must be a different title then, like Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone.

I have the first book under the name "The Golden Compass."

That's exactly right. The proper title for the first book is 'Northern Lights' but they changed it (they seem to be getting into the habit of doing it these days) for the American version. 'The Golden Compass' is also the name for the upcoming film.

Oh, sorry for confusing everyone!!

I hate the fact that the American version of books have to have different titles. What's wrong with 'Northern Lights'? They did that with 'Junk' as well......called it 'Smack' in America. Which I think is silly 'cos they're by English authors and are set in England...so they should have the English titles...

Alainna
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EDIT: Looks like I just had a bit of a rant.....oops..

I've never read His Dark Materials but have been meaning to. Would anyone here recommend it to someone who doesn't like Lord of the Rings, likes Terry Pratchett and Harry Potter?

I have been thinking about borrowing be books, and everyone seems to be confusing me with whether I should read them or not.

Help?

I would definitely read them, because they are decent books. However, you may find them a bit of a struggle, as they are more Tolkeiny than Pratchett or Rowling, mostly due to the lack of humour. Just power on through them, it took my a couple of goes to actually get into the first one, but once you're there, it's all good!

Mythic Writing wrote:I've never read His Dark Materials but have been meaning to. Would anyone here recommend it to someone who doesn't like Lord of the Rings, likes Terry Pratchett and Harry Potter?

I have been thinking about borrowing be books, and everyone seems to be confusing me with whether I should read them or not.

Help?

YES!!

I really struggled with liking Lord Of The Rings but I love Harry Potter. And yet I also love this series which is more of a cross between the two- just more original. If you give it a go you won't get bored; trust me.

Alainna
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Alainna wrote:Oh, sorry for confusing everyone!!

I hate the fact that the American version of books have to have different titles. What's wrong with 'Northern Lights'? They did that with 'Junk' as well......called it 'Smack' in America. Which I think is silly 'cos they're by English authors and are set in England...so they should have the English titles...

Alainna
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EDIT: Looks like I just had a bit of a rant.....oops..

I couldn't agree more!

Because they change all that stuff I didn't know Harry Potter was set in England until the movie came out. =/

I've read HDM and I loved them to death. Then I reread them...and I loved them even more!

Evangelina wrote:I've read HDM and I loved them to death. Then I reread them...and I loved them even more!

Have you tried any other Pullman books? What about The Butterfly Tattoo? If you liked this series then you would probably like his other pieces.

Alainna
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These books are amazing. The creativity and breadth of the story is wonderful, and his themes are powerful and important. Pullman's writing style is excellent as well.

I've read them They were very good and exciting! My favourite was the first book The ending was ... :X