His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
"His Dark Materials" is a fantasy trilogy that follows the journey of a young girl named Lyra Belacqua and her daemon, Pantalaimon, across parallel universes. Throughout their adventures, they encounter a variety of mythical creatures, confront religious and political systems, and grapple with complex themes such as free will, original sin, and the nature of consciousness. The series also delves into the mysteries of Dust, a strange particle integral to the multiverse's function.
The 328th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-550
- Words
- 520,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 3rd on The Big Read (BBC)
- 6th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 9th on 30 Books Every Adult Should Read Before They Die (The British Museums, Libraries, and Archives Society)
- 12th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 34th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 40th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 44th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 79th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 310th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 378th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- 100 Main Fantasy and Science-Fiction Books (www.mirf.ru (Russian))
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The Best Books of All Time, as Chosen by the Good Housekeeping Team (Good Housekeeping)
- 50 Books to Read Before You Die (Barnes and Noble)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)