His Dark Materials are very much on my To Be Read... Someday, list. I've heard a lot of people talk about how much they like them, and it sounds like the kind of book I'd enjoy. However, somehow, whenever I see them in a bookshop, I've already picked out enough books for this haul, or I've got a bunch of fantasy already and want to mix up the genres a bit, or..., Ah well, one day I guess.
Update: my local bookshop had a His Dark Materials reading group, which I thought would be a good way to meet some new people (I've just moved here from abroad). I'm just back, and it was. Of course I needed to prepare for that, so long story short, last Saturday I got myself the omnibus and am currently halfway through the first book, and having a ton of fun :).
I freaking love this book I can read this thing over and over again and I never get bored of it this book with my phone got it self I give this book to not ♾/♾
Loved your review. Haven't read any of his books but you've piqued my curiosity. Almost put me off when you said there is a biblical undertone to the main narrative, which appears to be somewhat of a contradiction in light of the author's avowed atheistic mindset. I myself couldn't care less about organised religions in whatever guise they come, so I have an idea that, generally speaking, it's all more about human potential in the widest sense than about religion.
Interesting review. Just wondered if you like Ian rankin? If so could you review even dogs in the wild. Also do you like biographies? Can’t seem find booktubers who do.
I've not actually read much Ian Rankin which is a shame because I'm Scottish, but I would like to get around to it soon. I'm afraid I'm not particularly interested in biographies, and you're right, I can't think of anyone who talks a lot about them on booktube.
I loved the trilogy and then critique of organized religion, and the imagery of the story but I felt the last book was a bit rushed and fell apart to an extent.
