Half way through

The Golden Compass (as know as Northern Lights here in Europe). Okay, yes, I think I am one of the last people on the planet to read this book. My non-big-reader friends have read this book in front of me.

So, it's good. It's not got me spell-bound, but I like it. So far the only things I find lacking is that this alethiometer meter seems to be too powerful. Lyra knows how to use it and it will answer any question? What now??

The other thing I find a little odd is that the girl seems relatively unphased at being lied to her whole life, running away from her mother, and finding out her uncle turned father is being held captive. That's a pretty big burden, even for super woman, or whatever it is she is supposed to be.

Anyway, I'm still intrigued. This daemon concept is interesting. I'll write a more complete review when I'm finished.

Also, I'm counting the Dark Materials series even though I'm reading it now. Looking at the list, the underlined ones really do my heart do ache. Some books are soooo great. They are like friends.