I initially had no interest in the movie Golden Compass nor knew anything about Philip Pullman. However, a recent controversial article about how some high school in Richmond Hill has decided to pull his books(mostly His Dark Materials) from their shelves has somehow motivated me to read his works.
I started by watching the movie Golden Compass which I found quite imaginative in terms of the little twists and nuances that he has added to our real world. I really enjoy the daemon concept but by the end of the movie, I couldn't really find any strong anti-Christ views. After reading book 1 of His Dark Materials, I was captivated it from beginning to end. My 30 min commute felt like I only spent 5 min in the subway car.
When comparing the book to the movie, lots of plots have been cut while others have been totally changed. Those are quite expected when it comes to book to movie adaptation. While the movie was more or less faithful to the original writings, the finale in the book was completely absent from the big screen. The book ended with a major twist to some of the main characters. You can actually see the connection between the story and the anti-Christ views of the author. Religious views aside, I personally think the Golden Compass is worth a read by anyone regardless of their faith. I cannot wait to start the Subtle Knife(Book 2) to follow the adventures of Lyra.
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