The Golden Compass (audio)
November 9, 2007
The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman [YA Fiction, YA book on CD]
by Wendy, 12th grader
When I first read Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass, I was absolutely hooked by the world, the characters, and the plot. I didn’t think it could get any better. I was wrong. The audiobook takes the novel to a whole new level. Narrated by Pullman himself and a full cast, if you didn’t feel anything reading it silently, you will feel it when you hear it acted out. I had chills down my spine during one of the more dramatic moments (corny-sounding, but listen and you’ll know what I mean). Lyra Belaqua’s voice is perfect. Superb acting and narrating on Pullman’s part. A worthy investment for those fans of Pullman who are waiting for the movie — just watch out, Iorek Byrnison’s voice will make you laugh.
