I have finished the “His Dark Materials” trilogy by Phillip Pullman. As I turned the final page of the Amber Spyglass, I am not ashamed to say, I cried.
Apart from the end of the Lord of the Rings(books) there has never been a series or characters or story that have effected my so emotionally.
That members of the Catholic League, or any Christian can read the story and not be effected on a human level – has me stumped.
Yes there is a strong undercurrent of anti-theism in the last book, but putting that aside the story and the characters tear at your heart.
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Ok, that’s it. I’m off to find these books I’ve heard so much about.
The even have separate covers for the grown ups
yes- I loved these books for ages- ever since my son put me onto them
I am so sad I even have the different covers 
I also cried 
Thanks for this review and recommendation. It’s in my barnesandnoble.com wish list. I’ll be buying it within the week.
PD,
Welcome back. I see you have been busy with the new job. I actually do prefer the faux-woodcut covers, but had to read the story and couldn’t wait
Summer,
Its a really good read.
Just like my mom (Psychodiva) I cried when I read the last book. All the way through the last couple of chapters. Anyone who overlooks the sheer brilliance of the story, to complain about the anti-theist undertones is missing the point entirely. I look forward to seeing the film, when I get the chance, I hope it lives up to the books.
Hannah,
Thanks for dropping by. I have demanded that the entire family watch it on boxing day. My wife rolled her eyes but my sister is keen. I am going in with no expectations, so as not to be disappointed, but it looks good.
I don’t want spoiled but I came accross yoru blog and just had to comment and let you know that I just finished book one of His Dark Materials and plan to crack open The Subtle Knife tonight. I was sooo freaking sad when I realized what Lord Asriel was gonna do with Roger… I am actually very excited for the film to.
As for crying at the end of a book, I cried like a baby at the end of Harry Potter (most specifically the chapter called “The Prince’s Tale”).
OH MY GOD! I’m getting chocked up just thinking about it! ::sniffle::
Hi Ryan,
I won’t say a thing about the ending. Just have some tissues handy