Showing posts with label Philip Pullman. Show all posts
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Friday, 9 November 2012

Northern Lights by Philip Pullman

Northern Lights
10th November 2012

Ok, I have to admit that I bought this book mainly because it was adapted into a movie starring Nicole Kidman. It is not difficult to read, however, I took 4 years to finish it. First, I brought along this book to hair salon when I was having my hair cut. So, I would read a few pages every time and the progress was slow!! Then, when I came to Japan, I brought it over. However, with all the books I have, it was pretty much left untouched.

Then, on my trip to Kobe last year, I finally read a large portion of it. When I stayed in a hostel in Kobe, a backpacker from UK saw this book and he started to talk to me about the author's religious view. Well, I told him that I won't be discussing about religions and politics. It was too sensitive. I almost had a fight with my good friend over some religious matters a few years back.