The Golden Compass finished

So I finished The Golden Compass and as always (or almost always) the book kicked the movie in the butt! The ending of this book was so much better and more emotional than the movie was, and of course so much was left out. All I can say is that if more people in real life had the courage and determination that Lyra has, this world would be a better place. She is a brave, strong, moral, albeit head strong girl who only wants to be happy and protect those she loves. She relies on her on brain to get out of out water, deals with trials and betrayal better than anyone I have ever known, and has an imagination could go to the moon and back several times. Even though this book isn't "new" she is one of the most interesting heroes that I have come across in quite a long time! On to book 2 The Subtle Knife