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Post by Bara on Nov 29, 2007 7:33:45 GMT -5
LOL! Ann .. I'm sorry, I didn't spot any religious significance or criticism - but then, I wouldn't, would I....? Enjoy. He's a wonderful writer and it's a wonderful world. Perhaps life is simpler for we atheists... (though death may be a smidge more complicated ...  ) I defy anyone to close their heart to the armoured bear... |
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Post by Kat on Dec 19, 2007 15:22:19 GMT -5
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Post by filly on Dec 20, 2007 13:03:38 GMT -5
Why can't people just enjoy a story? I loved the first book and although I wouldn't probably let children read it because of the content, I think adults can read it just fine. I just finished the first book and enjoyed it so much, I'm going out to get the other two.  |
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Post by Bara on Dec 20, 2007 14:09:21 GMT -5
Tried to resist - but - a child's story?
And Kat ... oh dear...
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Post by adcooper on Dec 20, 2007 14:57:18 GMT -5
I'm almost through with the first book. Can't see what's got everyone so worked up. It's not nearly as violent as many television programs, though there is a bit of drama over our heroine's parentage. The bad guys do vaguely resemble a powerful religious organization at its worst, but I just don't see it as a terribly subversive or disturbing book.
Filly, would you really not let a kid read it? I wonder if a kid who has enough reading comprehension to get through this book would also have enough critical thinking skill to deal with any challenging concepts or passages. The library perspective (and mine personally) usually favors intellectual freedom, and though some books do make it tough for me to stick to that value, this one doesn't seem particularly troublesome.
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Post by filly on Dec 20, 2007 17:08:10 GMT -5
Well, I guess really little kids would probably not see the connection at all and teenagers, well we ALL know they have an opinion on everything! lol It was definately not as dark as some of the crap on television or video games that kids watch. I guess it might be a parental thing. After reading through that thing that Kat posted, I noticed that although the movie has come out and the Golden Compass was at the book store, it was moved to the back of the store. Of course I live in an utterly conservative town if you can believe that, in California! lol I read all types of books like these as a kid so I probably would let my kid read them, although, I haven't started book two yet or book three which are supposely the worst of the triology. I'll get back to you on it, Ad! ;D  |
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Post by niaru on Dec 20, 2007 17:15:54 GMT -5
I loved all 3 books when I read them a few yuears ago (I accidentally started with the 2nd one by accident, I just picked it up at the store because it sounded great, never knew it was part of a series, ooops-haha!)
I would definitely let my kids read them. Heck, I'd be delighted if they did!
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Post by filly on Dec 23, 2007 11:55:17 GMT -5
Ok, Friday, I ripped through The Subtle Blade, and yesterday I almost finished off the Amber Spyglass. I am loving this series! I can'....put....down....must....get....housework.....done.....ahhhhhhhhh
I just have about 30 more pages! I can't wait!
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Post by Bara on Dec 23, 2007 13:25:06 GMT -5
What's your daemon? ;D
And can you BELIEVE that anyone would see anything sinister in this? Grrrrr.
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Post by Goalie on Dec 23, 2007 14:23:32 GMT -5
me either Bara. I loved the series. Thank you again for sending them to me.  I love when I can open a book and be taken away to a whole different place. I love to read books like these, as I want to be entertained sometimes, not informed what is right or what is wrong to read. |
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Post by Bara on Dec 23, 2007 16:44:05 GMT -5
I'm glad you enjoyed them, Terrie - I got a bit nervous when I saw this thread going .. err.. 'funny'!
I think he has created a credible, parallel world, much like Tolkien or Mervyn Peake. I read these books years ago and I saw nothing but fantasy...
Ah well.
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I love when I can open a book and be taken away to a whole different place. I love to read books like these, as I want to be entertained sometimes, not informed what is right or what is wrong to read. 