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    Aidan Kent 26/09/2008
    Aidan Kent 26/09/2008 Member Since 2016
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    "Excellent"

    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.

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    The Slowest Bookworm 23/09/2008
    The Slowest Bookworm 23/09/2008 Listener Since 2007
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    "Amber Spyglass"

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

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    Brendan 09/04/2011
    Brendan 09/04/2011
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    "Poor ending to a good series"

    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.

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    Cold Hard Lodgic UK 13/04/2013
    Cold Hard Lodgic UK 13/04/2013 Member Since 2017
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    "Profound, beautifully voiced and magical"

    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.

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    Amazon Customer 11/04/2018
    Amazon Customer 11/04/2018 Member Since 2018
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    "Absolutely Brilliant!"

    An absolutely brilliant conclusion to the trilogy. Who could have thought the story would pan out like this after the first book? HDM is recommended reading for everyone.

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    mk 08/04/2018
    mk 08/04/2018 Member Since 2017
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    "wonderful "

    great book and great performance. loved every minute of it and couldn't stop listening. wonderful.

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    Samantha S. 08/04/2018
    Samantha S. 08/04/2018 Member Since 2018
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    "The perfect ending"

    Many people hate the end to this, I know that. But I have loved every minute of this series, more as an adult than as a child. I can't wait to read it all over again.

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    LM Gregory 04/04/2018
    LM Gregory 04/04/2018 Member Since 2016
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    "An entertaining story brilliantly adapted "

    Great to have the author narrating. One of the best story productions I have heard on audible. A good story too.

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    Kevin Glover Ireland 03/04/2018
    Kevin Glover Ireland 03/04/2018 Member Since 2017
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    "Stunning conclusion to an epic series "

    This book ties up the series with an incredible conclusion to the already outstanding series. I was truly devistated when it was over.

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    bumph39 31/03/2018
    bumph39 31/03/2018 Member Since 2017
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    "wonderful "

    one of my favourites. Read it years ago and it didn't disappoint second time around.

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