40 Things To Do Before I'm 40: His Dark Materials - BBC Top 100 Reads 82/100

Saturday, June 12, 2010

His Dark Materials - BBC Top 100 Reads 82/100

I'm not a great fan of 'fantasy' fiction, which is probably why I had never heard of this trilogy before. Of course I saw the film 'The Golden Compass', of which the first book was based on, but not realising it was part of a trilogy, I didn't really get it. However, from the moment I picked up the first book, I was hooked. Yes at times, the plot becomes a little complicated with the many variety of man/beast involved, but the story is so thought provoking, so intense at times, that once finished, it stays in your mind for hours afterwards, whilst you digest what you have read and comprehend the imagination of the author.

Whether you are young or old, I highly recommend all three books to read this summer, it will certainly change your mind over 'fantasy' fiction.

2 comments:

Nik Perring said...: Couldn't agree more - it's a stunning trilogy (though I did think the first quarter of the first book could have been a little quicker). Excellent books!; June 12, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Phil Lowe said...: I read al three a few years back and found them a compelling read and fascinating to read. You'll need your hankies for the last one.; June 17, 2010 at 8:22 PM

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