Comments on: The Huffington Post on controversial films

By: Serafina_tikklya

Serafina_tikklya — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:39:56 +0000

At 60, I am certainly NOT a child OR a young adult. I agree with Brian on the category Young Adult. I read a lot of children’s and young adult literature, and this trilogy has been one of the best I have encountered. I wish that it had (or will) find a wider readership in the United States.

By: Kinders

Kinders — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:54:02 +0000

Agreed; but I think “young adult” isn’t a term that’s particularly well-used outside literary circle; “children’s book” is just journalistic shorthand.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:41:38 +0000

Am I the only one just a little tired of everyone referring to the series as “children’s books”? I mean, yes, I first read Northern Lights when I was 11, but the term children implies, to me, under 10 years old. These novels are vastly complex and are better categorized under “Young Adult”. There are almost more elements to be appreciated by adults than children in this series.

By: Serafina_tikklya

Serafina_tikklya — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:46:53 +0000

Excellent article, which pretty much hit the nail on the head as far as the “Golden Compass” movie. Like it or not, if an American company is going to make an expensive movie they had better be sure the story is one that is loved by Americans or star a big name actor in the top role. After all, the studios ARE in business to make money, not really to make US happy, unless there are enough of US to fill the coffers at the box office.