Philip Pullman‘s novel, The Golden Compass, left me with a nostalgic feeling. The overall fanciful mood of the book made it an enjoyable read and reminded me of my interest in fantasy as a child. The use of dæmons reminded me of childhood imagination and having imaginary friends. Lyra, the main character, quests in search of her missing friend, Roger, and her uncle Lord Asrielr. Lyra is able to gather a better understand of the world around her with help from her dæmon, Pantalaimon, a shape shifting animal form of herself. After finishing the novel, my only complaint would be the religious influence. Overall, I enjoyed the novel and would recommend it.
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