I didn't know this, but Hollywood has made a movie from The Golden Compass, part 1 of the "Dark Materials" trilogy written by Phillip Pullman. I haven't read these books (they are on my list), but I do know that they are considered more heretical than Harry Potter by the people who find heresy in such things (including the brother of our hero, Christopher Hitchens). Why? Pullman is an atheist, and these books are allegedly VERY hostile to religion. Hence, they are on my reading list.
The trailer is up at the official site here.
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I am eager to read anyone who Peter Hitchens labels "the most dangerous author in Britain". Thanks for the referral M. Squid.
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