Count Karlstein [Import] [Paperback]

Philip Pullman (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Galaxy; Large print e. edition (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0754079236
• ISBN-13: 978-0754079231
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A well-written, amusing read, November 15, 2000

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Backlash (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Count Karlstein (Paperback)

Pullman knows that every book can't be a masterpiece, or hugely ambitious and complex, like His Dark Materials. As a result he gives us plenty of these shorter, less deep and lighter books that are great for a light-hearted read. This book in particular is really funny, and a little spooky at times. Another little gem from a brilliant author.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely funny book, April 13, 2000

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Sheila L. Beaumont (South Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Count Karlstein (Paperback)

This is one of the funniest books I've read in ages. It's based on the legend of the Wild Hunt and the Demon Huntsman. The story involves plenty of outlandish characters and hilarious incidents. The high point is the shooting match near the end where one very improbable coincidence after another is revealed. Grown-ups, don't miss out on this one. It's not just for children.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Is this Edward Gorey?, March 14, 2001

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Rebecka S (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Count Karlstein: Or the Ride of the Demon Huntsman (Paperback)

Excellent book for young adults and adults alike, Count Karlstien is a mixture of Roald Dahl and Edward Gorey. After finishing the His Dark Materials Trilogy, I ran to the nearest bookstore to find more books by Phillip Pullman - and this did not disappoint. I would warn, however, that Count Karlstein is meant for a younger audience than the Golden Compass, and therefore, is a bit more of a children's book. Still fun nonetheless.