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Philip Pullman brings The Amber Spyglass to the spellbinding His Dark Materials sequence, which dazzles everyone who reads it, children and adults alike. After the original Northern Lights, he kept up the quality in The Subtle Knife, the second title in the trilogy. Now he brings the series to an extraordinary conclusion. Will and Lyra, the two children at the heart of the books, have become separated amidst great dangers. Can they find each other, and their friends? Then complete their mysterious quest before it's too late? The great rebellion against the dark powers that hold Lyra's world, and many others, in thrall is nearing its climax. She and Will have crucial parts to play, but they don't know what it is that they must do, and terrible powers are hunting them down.
The pace of the book is compelling, the writing powerful. Pullman's plotting is intricate and cunning, surprising the reader again and again. Perhaps what is most striking of all, however, is the depth of the characterisation. Lord Asriel, Mrs Coulter, Iorek Byrnison the king of the armoured bears, a host of minor characters, most of all Will and Lyra themselves: the book is a library of beautifully drawn, remarkably convincing characters walking in worlds of marvels.
In this volume the cosmic dimensions of the story become more prominent, as a great conflict across many universes comes to a head--how well the narrative sustains such immensely weighty resonances is a question critics may well disagree on. The author's beliefs also come more into the open, and with them a polemic anti-religious theme that will please some readers and alienate others.
Philip Pullman's writing commands immense respect; more than that, it is raising the profile of the best children's books among adults, as demanding critics of all ages fall in love with this remarkable trilogy. --David Pickering --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When reading the 1st 2 books of this trilogy i thought i would never read a better book in my entire life- that they could not be improved on in any way- but Phillip Pullman has just performed a miracle. This book is the most heart-wrenching, soul crushing book i have ever read and ever will read without a shadow of doubt. I experienced feelings so intense i never thought them possible- i had never imagined a love so passionate and all engulfing could possibly exist- its beyond anyones imagination and probably even pullmans before he wrote it. I would just like to say that whatever Phillip Pullman does with the rest of his life he should know that his life has definitely not been in vain- he has changed the life of many many people in this world- not least of all me. Since finishing this book i have become a much happier fulfilled person- although i was depressed and cried alot for a few days afterwards- the ending is so sad you can't imagine it until you have read it. It leaves you drained and all you can think is WHY? Why does life have to be so cruel- can life be so cruel? Can anyone love with that much might? Is it possible? Mind you the ending is totally different to what i expected. I don't think anyone could percieve it.If you have not read this book you are missing out on the book of your lifetime and the reading experience of a lifetime. It beats every book i have read, and thta includes Lord of the Rings and War and Peace, all the classics, not a patch on this. This comment does it no justice at all, its a masterpiece. All i can say is read it. The only flaw is any other book i ever read will seem like nothing in comparison, never will anything as good be written ever again. Its not possible. This book will still be the best book in history when the universe ends, and Phillip Pullmans name will go down in history as the greatest writer of all time.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I know it does sound sad, and most customer reviews just say "yes, it's great, it's the best book I've ever read" and that sort of thing. In this case, though, I think it probably is.
The intricacies of the plot, the characters and the ideas are incredible and enveloping. The story is fast-paced and multi-faceted. The emotional involvement is second to no other book I have ever read. It is a very sad book in parts, but also very uplifting. It made me believe in love, and life, and all those sorts of things.
You may not be as emotionally malleable as me, and so may not find youself affected so profoundly by the book as I have been, but if you enjoyed Northern Lights and The Subtle Knife, then there is really nothing to do other than to read this one and be astounded. If you haven't read those two titles, then be very aware that this is a trilogy and that it will make much more sense if you read them first.
Above all else this book highlights the dizzy heights that Philip Pullman's story-telling can take you. It is a classic book in a classic trilogy. What more can be said?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book captivated me and kept me guessing the whole way through. The series (not excluding this book) encompasses a lot of different lierary elements-- philosophy, religion, and human nature all play key roles in unraveling the true meaning of the masterful web of emotions and impulses Pullman weaves for readers. You will constantly stop and think about how much and how differnent the author's own view of civilization compares to his or her own. Watching the characters grow and mature through the first two books comes to a seemingly wonderful climax at the end, only to tear out the heart of the reader in the finish. Concluding this this self-testing series is a heartwrenching event that comes like a blow to the stomach to anyone with even a minute amount of empathy (don't be ashamed to cry your eyes out as I did). This book will come to enlighten anyone wavering on what they belive and how the world works (or should work depending on your standing) and what the meaning of true love is-- not what you do with a lover, but what you sacrafice for one. Turly a must-read.
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Amber Spyglass
Amazing. Simply life changing and you must read it. The best novel written ever and ends the trilogy with you wanting more .
Published 1 month ago by T
Good book!
I bought this book for my husband as he is reading the trilogy. The book arrived quickly, it was excellent quality and my husband was very pleased with it.
Published 2 months ago by Rosa
love the whole series
Pullman is an excellent writer. Love the whole series of these books. Also can't wait for the new film to be made.
Published 4 months ago by Kieran
Fantastic
I'm not nor have I ever been a fan of 'fantasy' books; this book was recommended by a friend and I'm extremely grateful. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Watson
the amber spyglass
The case was damaged on arrival, the trader to whom I bought the item from responded quickly and fairly, so I have no complaint with them
The book its self was brill I realy... Read more
The book its self was brill I realy... Read more
Published 8 months ago by mrs
The Amber Spyglass
This book arrived quickly. It was in excellent condition, and very well packaged. It is the third book in a trilogy which I found difficuly in purchasing locally for that price
Published 9 months ago by nipsmum
Good, but not as good as the other two
'The Amber Spyglass' by Philip Pullman is the conclusion to the series that began with 'Northern Lights,' one of my favourite books of all time. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Claire Lewis
I love this series!
The series is so imaginative and this book is no exception! I don't know how he manged to think up the different worlds etc. It is trully remarkable. Read more
Published 10 months ago by cat1cat1cat1
Tour de force
Stunning end to the Dark Materials trilogy. Chock full of epic battles and personal sacrifice, leading to eventual triumph of good over evil. Read more
Published 10 months ago by JoTownhead
Oh dear...
THE AMBER SPYGLASS should have been a spectacular, humorous and action-packed last book of a brilliant series. Instead it was dull, slow and completely stupid! Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. Stephenson
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