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.

Enjoyed every chapter of the three books. Real experience is woven with fiction. Your understanding of the plot increases with every minute. Your interest of the material written and the story as it unfolds doesn't wain throughout all three books.
Excellent story.

The trilogy of His dark materials have been a great joy to listen to and beautifully read by all those concerned. I'm new to audiobooks and I feel I've been spoilt by listening to these superb books first! Now what do I listen to? 🤔 any ideas anyone?

Another fantastically acted part of the His Dark Materials trilogy. Sucked me in from start to finish with an incredible finale, tying up the loose ends and pulling at your heart strings. Overall, just brilliant and now I just want more!!

Loved them
Was sad to say goodbye to very well written characters.
Complete fantasy and a little too religious at times

Had heard the His Dark Materials trilogy was good. Have listened to all three in this series and loved every minute. Very good!

My favorite trilogy of books. So enchanting and special. Loved everyone's voices and felt a real connection between them all.

Can't wait for the new story to arrive!