Philip Pullman trilogy

[davewitley]

Sylvia, presumably a Pratchett fan, wrote:
 
> I have tried, several times, to read these books, but just cant 
seem 
> to get into them.  As I know many people really love them, I 
wonder 
> if it is something in me that is resisting them.  Is it worth 
trying 
> yet again, or should I just decide Pullman isn't for me.  Any 
> comments would be gratefully received.

I really enjoyed these books (but like someone else, found the last 
the weakest), and was hooked from the beginning, but I must say at 
times that was despite the style.  At times it just felt like hard 
work: work that was justified by the reward, but work nonetheless.

David