Philip Pullman

Login to find out (September 27, 2005 at 8:38pm)

I read the Northern Lights, and then saw a staged adaptation of the trilogy at a theatre in London. Besides the concept of the daemons, it didn't interest me much. To me they signify passion/id/humanness.

Login to find out (September 26, 2005 at 10:01pm)

i've just finished reading the first two books and have yet to get my hands on 'the amber spyglass' but so far this trilogy is awesome! and ayame, i'd love to have a discussion group like yours... sounds really fun :)

Login to find out (September 11, 2005 at 5:51pm)

I heard that he also based the HDM on Dante's Inferno? But having read neither Paradise Lost nor the Inferno I dont know for certain...

I always considered the daemon to be the soul but then I know that that is the most simplistic and obvious. Not usre eabout conscience though cos some of the daemon's were pretty unpleasant and isnt a conscience always a good thing? Alter-ego - yes I guess that could fit.

How about a doppelganger? Something that is part of you but separate?

It is supposed to be a good children's book though I would agree that it is a bit 'advanced' for children. But then maybe they read it and look into it in an entirely different way? The way that he deals with the main characters is beautiful - especially the end.

Login to find out (September 11, 2005 at 5:28pm)

Interesting definitions for "daemon." Does it basically refer to maturity/experience? Baba, here's a short bio for Pullman: www.philip-pullman.com

Login to find out (September 11, 2005 at 5:04pm)

Baba you need to read those books now!!! They are excellent and v easy to read. You'll be hooked in no time at all

Login to find out (September 11, 2005 at 3:44pm)

I used to like Tolkein when I was young and senile but now I have come to realize he just ripped off the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table!

Who's Pullman?

Login to find out (September 10, 2005 at 5:46pm)

I heard that Pullman was hauled over the coals because some Christian leaders saw the trilogy as a diatribe on religion, when in reality he was simply attacking the dogma and fanaticism that has become associated with a few of its adherents... What do you guys think, after having read "His Dark Materials?"

Login to find out (September 10, 2005 at 5:22pm)

Thanks Shazia... Totally agree about Harry Potter - I think it was a blatant rip-off of "The Worst Witch," which was a much better series in my opinion!

Login to find out (September 9, 2005 at 8:35am)

they are absolutely brilliant! it blows harry potter out of the water because it is original (personal view is that harry potter is a mixture of some really good books). is a much more intelligent and grown-up read.

read them!!!

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