<p>Has anyone read any of Philip Pullman's books? </p>
<p>If so, what did you think, and do you recommend them?</p>
<p>They're really good, like harry potter but a little more demanding and a little more rewarding. When I was younger they were some of my favorite books. The "his dark materials" trilogy is his best, I think. His writing is really dark, which I think is why his appeal is limited considering his amazing talents. I would reccomend at least borrowing one of his books from the library and seeing if you like it.</p>
<p>I can recommend them-- I thought he had some insightful stuff to say about establishment and religion mixed in with fantasy aspects.</p>
<p>When I was in sixth grade "The Golden Compass" was my favorite book; I must have read it about ten times that year! I thought his ideas for his other worlds were enchanting, and the plot was just awesome. Somewhere in that trilogy I also had my first introduction to modern cosmology (many worlds theory, dark matter, etc are all mentioned in there) and I fully blame that as one of my influences to become a physics major. :)
So yes, I'd fully recommend The Golden Compass but just a warning when you start searching out the later ones: while decent novels on their own, they pale in comparison to the first. So don't get too disappointed I guess is my point.</p>
<p>I loved His Dark Materials trilogy. Personally, I prefer his writing style and plotlines over many other fantasy authors I've read so far. The Amber Spyglass made me cry for several days. I'd recommend them for anyone, particularly children (although I know adults who love them just the same) interested in magic and fantasy.</p>