Once Upon a Time in the North
著者: Philip Pullman
|
|
| Hardcover: | 112 ページ |
| 出版社: | David Fickling Books |
| 出版日: | 2008年 |
| ISBN: | 038561523X |
| ISBN-13: | 9780385614320 |
| 参考価格: | - |
| 価格: | - |
 |
 （1冊目 / 2冊目以降） |
 （1冊目 / 2冊目以降） |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 価格 | - | N/A | - |
| 送料 | - | ||
| 合計 | N/A / N/A | ||
| 発送 | - | ||
| 購入 |
|
||
|
|||
関連商品
カスタマーレビュー
日本
米国
- レビュー数: 30件
- 平均評価:
: Bob New England - 2010年6月17日A Well Thought of Prequel to an Epic Series
"Once Upon a Time in the North" is a prequel to the "His Dark materials" trilogy and takes place some fifty years before the events described in "The Golden Compass. The narrative follows the exploits of the young Aeronaut Lee Scoresby whom is just starting out in the balloon trade and gets caught up in a quarrel between two warring factions of a Northern Arctic town. The story introduces other characters whom will have important roles to play in the future, as well as highlights the early life of a well liked character in the series.
I thought the novel was well done given the short length that it was written and a feeling of rushed progression towards the end of the story. Still I am a big fan of Mr. Pullman's "His Dark Materials" group of novels and have nothing but praise for him taking the time and effort to add to our understanding of these wondrous works.
: Kate Westrich Cincinnati, Ohio United States - 2010年5月12日Reporting on My Obsessions Continues
I've been grateful for these additions to His Dark Materials, packaged as hardbound, bite-size treats intended for a child. They are a way for Pullman to let his obsessed fans continue on journeys with characters they have come to know and love so well.
Lee Scoresby and Iorek Byrenison both play leading roles in Once Upon a Tim in the North. The timing of their meeting and adventure is appropriately vague. Did this occur before the adventures spoken of in His Dark Materials? Afterwards? In another world? Doesn't matter, so don't get hung up on it.
I'll admit that I found the story a little confusing. Both man and bear find themselves in a land in the far frozen Arctic amidst corruption. Being both noble souls, they try to do what they think is right and get into a heap of trouble along the way. The full story is short, exciting and a nice rainy-day read. Maybe get the book from the library or borrow it from a friend, though. Regardless of it's painfully cute exterior and board game (see below), the book doesn't stand up to Pullman's others and isn't a necessary part of your library.
Once Upon a Tim in the North shares similar illustrations throughout the story that Lyra's Oxford had, but instead of a pull-out map, this one has a board game. A board game! I'll admit to being too scared to opening the board game packaging. Right now it is so sweet and pristine. If I (wo)man up and give the game a go, I'll let you know if it's any good. I read the instructions and it sounds wonderful.
: Anthony M. Wilson Seattle, WA USA - 2009年12月5日For Pullman/Dark Mateials fans.
A physically lovely little book. It matches Lyra's Oxford. Dark Materials fans need both to supplement the trilogy.
: Kristopher Butera None - 2009年8月12日A glimpse into the past, with substance
Pullman does a fabulous job with this short story and his focus; Lee Scoresby. Pullman takes us back to a time when Lee and Hester are much younger and hungry for adventure. The read is quick but does not leave the reader burning with questions.
Pullman takes care to show the development of the character we already admire. This story attests to Lee's honor-centric character with a well developed plot and lively support characters.
Pullman, unlike many other successful series authors, actually satisfies the reader's yearning for a follow-up with substance.
: Scott Schiefelbein Portland, Oregon United States - 2009年4月24日Enjoyable vignette adds depth to magnificent "His Dark Materials" mythos
Phillip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" series offers more thrills and insight than any reader has the right to expect. While Pullman's young heroine Lyra generally steals the show and occupies a well-earned place in the hearts of millions, Pullman's universe is chock-full of fascinating characters who may be "supporting" characters in Lyra's story but are full-fledged heroes in their own right.
Lee Scoresby, gentleman of fortune and hot-air balloonist ("aeronaut") is one such character. A good-hearted Wild Bill Hickock, Scoresby serves the "beloved uncle" figure in Lyra's story and offers some of the most exciting and poignant scenes in the entire series. Along with his daemon, a hare named Hester, Scoresby also inject a scruffy, semi-profane, rough-and-tumble element into a pantheon of rather noble heroes.
This novella provides some necessary back-story for Scoresby and Hester. Set decades before Lyra is born, "Once Upon a Time . . ." explains how Scoreby became such close friends with the polar-bear-king-in-exile Iorek Byrnison. Scoresby arrives in an Arctic town in the midst of a political power struggle as sinister corporate interests move in to seize the reins. These interests have retained the "services" of a stone-cold murderer from Scoresby's past, and it's no secret where Scoresby's loyalties will lie in this exchange.
As with most prequels, a lot of the drama is lost (you know Scoresby's going to survive, after all). But Pullman manages to bring in enough danger and mystery to the brief tale that the book is darn hard to put down anyway. Not an easy task, to be sure.
This is a must-read for die-hard fans of "His Dark Materials." I only use four stars instead of five to separate this novella from the five-star ratings for the longer books in this series. A fun, enjoyable read.
