I also read this trilogy after some friends recommended them...
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I quite enjoyed them. But... I never did fathom the point of dæmons though. I expected a decent explanation. I also lost the whole reason for the Amber Glass itself as a use within Will and Lyra's story... (sorry, I know: not aimed at older adults!) I still enjoyed them!!!
Guess I am a sore bear. I read these with the possible hope of getting my friends to read a recommendation of mine, but.... *sob* No luck! What is that about? Grown men prefering Pullman over Erikson or Bakker!?!
I do wonder why the original poster is so keen to see Dark Materials on the big screen though. Books are better, yeah? Besides, we all want Gemmel on the big screen!!!
I havent forgotten Astrid Lindgren quite yet, btw
(sry, not in the most agreeable mood, am I...)