Having watched and enjoyed the movie 'The Golden Compass' I heard many friends who had read the original books and expressed how much better they were than the film. I didn't realise how right they were! Fantastically written and brilliantly read by Mr Pullman himself this audiobook was truly a joy. The actors were all of the highest standard and the whole thing left me enraptured from start to finish. Top notch.

If you enjoyed Northern Lights then you will enjoy this one just as much. A compelling listen. Great characters. Very well narrated. Excellent!

I loved the His Dark Materials series when I read them (and re-read them) in print format, but was a little wary of listening to them. When I needed something I could cope with whilst ill, however, I figured it was a good option.



After I'd downloaded it and started to listen, I was invaded by my 2-year-old, and we both ended up curled up, listening intently, for a good hour before he trundled off to his grandparents. It's so very rare to find a narrator who really reads it as intended, and having Philip Pullman himself reading (and he really is an excellent reader) was a huge treat. Better than that, the cast is an exceptional collection of vocal talents who made it easy to picture the characters.



It was so much less disappointing than trying to watch The Golden Compass...



I'd recommend it to anyone without any reserve at all. Fantastic, gripping story and a beautifully made audiobook.

I had to force myself to finish listening to this book. I had really enjoyed the first book, and the second was ok but this was a real let down. It just seemed to drag on and on, as well as losing it's way at several points and it just didn't work for me. Shame as the series had started out with so much promise. The reading was very well performed but this just couldn't rescue it from sinking.

Its great to hear the story narrated by the fantastic author, Philip Pullman, and the cast are superb too! This recording does great justice to the incredible story of His Dark Materials! I binge-listened to all three in less than a week - would highly recommend!

I read the books a few years ago and needed something to listen to whilst I worked so it seemed like a no brainer to order this and it's marvelous.
it's read by Phillip Pullman who's voice is soothing and melodic whilst the characters are performed by numerous people but it's just wonderful. all the dark materials are. :D

The whole trilogy is very well written and narrated. Characters and storyline is complex and gripping. Definitely not just for children. Highly recommended :-)

Great Book shame about the infuriating quotes at the start of every chapter. These were not present in the other books. So unnessary.

loved every minute if it. Philip Pullman as natrator, backed by a fantastic cast, kept me spellbound. didn't want it to end.

This series is wonderful and the audiobooks do it justice. The actors are perfect and really immerse you in the world and the story.