I just saw the trailer for "The Golden Compass" and now I want to read those books!

[Exiled in America]

Anyone read the "His Dark Materials" trilogy by Philip Pullman?

I read synopsis of the three books on amazon and was quite intrigued. I don't know that I'll have time to read them until Christmas break from graduate school or next summer, but I think I'd like to read them.

What do you think about them? :)

[Shakespeare]

1. DEFINITELY read the books!

I loved all three. The trailer looks great--they seem to be very true to the story, which is a good thing. And Sam Elliott as Lee Scoresby is the ONLY person they could have cast in that role. Love Daniel Craig as Lord Asriel, too.

[Exiled in America]

3. Daniel Craig makes me rethink my sexuality :)

He is a hot, hot man..... :D

[fizzgig]

5. fantastic casting with sam elliott

i agree he's the only one for that role

[crispini]

2. They were very good!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[philosophie_en_rose]

4. It's a fantastic series.

I loved it and bought the series for my little cousins at Christmas. It's a smart series.

I'm very skeptical about Nicole Kidman in the role, but I'll give the movie a chance.

[fizzgig]

6. one of my favorite series

i'm apprehensive about the movies because i love the books so much

but go buy the books...now! :)

[WritingIsMyReligion]

7. They are orgasmically good.

I'm not shitting you. Especially if you hate neoconism, suppression of thought, and organized religion and like bright, engaging fantasy.

I give the series about 20,000 thumbs up, they're that good.

:)