The reader wants to see something happen between pages one and four hundred, and nothing happens if the characters don't change.
It's better to die in pursuit of your dreams than to live a life without hope.
When I was a kid, we had to rely on our imaginations for entertainment.
Deception is mostly a game we play with ourselves.
There is much to admire in Peter Brett's writing, and his concept is brilliant. There's action and suspense all the way.
The Golden Compass is one of the best fantasy / adventure stories that I have read. This is a book no one should miss.