The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
by Mary Gribbin, John Gribbin
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Author: John Gribbin, Mary GribbinEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-07-10
ISBN: 0375831460
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
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Book Review: A little slanted, but good
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed the writing and the explanations offered in this book, which break down some of the happenings in The Golden Compass into an understandable reality, such as the Subtle Knife and how it is based in the 'String Theory.' All if this is fine. The authors go awry, however, in chapter four when they decided to trash my favorite occult pastime (Tarot card reading) by declaring that an experienced card reader can not read cards as well as Lyra naturally reads the Golden Compass. Of course she can read it well - neither SHE nor the Golden Compass exist! She's a fictional character! And the Golden Compass - based in I Ching as it were - doesn't exist either! I found this aspect and criticism to be totally unwarrented and totally out-of-place in a book that otherwise is very entertaining and informative. IMHO, that section needs to be tossed out!
Summary of The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
Philip Pullman?s His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What?s the truth behind it all? Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra?s hair? How do the Gallivespians? lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman?s bestselling fantasy trilogy in entertaining and crystal-clear prose.From the Hardcover edition.
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