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His Dark Materials discussion
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Faby
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His Dark Materials discussion
So, who's read the first book?
I got it today, after ordering it 2 weeks ago ( -_- ), and I'm at page 44. So far I like it, but the second chapter's getting a little boring.
I mainly bought this book because of the large number of christians complaining that it's satanic xD
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Re: The Golden Compass / Northern Lights
Oh, I LOVE that book! the two sequels were cool too, especially the third. if you think the beginning is anti-religous, wait until you see how it all ends. it's not satanic, but it was written by an atheist as an allegory to the Catholic church, and religion in general.
don't bother with the movie until after you've read it, the ending is way different.
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i only saw the film. the books never interested me.
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Re: The Golden Compass / Northern Lights
I've read all three books.
They're pretty good.
The last one would be my favorite.
:-P
That is all.
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So, last week I finished Northern Lights, and in two days I also finished The Subtle Knife. Now I have half of The Amber Spyglass left 
Yeah, well, people are right, the last two are most blatantly anti-christian, the first one was rather mild.. 
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I read it and loved it. 
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Re: The Golden Compass / Northern Lights
random_name Wrote:i only saw the film. the books never interested me.
I'm sorry, but I hate it when people say that. The books are a lot better than the film, seeing as the directors and writers didn't even read the book probably.
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Hanhan Wrote:random_name Wrote:i only saw the film. the books never interested me.
I'm sorry, but I hate it when people say that. The books are a lot better than the film, seeing as the directors and writers didn't even read the book probably.
probably not. i didnt like the film that much either, but before i watche it i began reading the books - and they just didnt interest me.
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