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Serpentine

By: Philip Pullman
Narrated by: Olivia Colman
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

A story in the Arctic from the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust by master storyteller Philip Pullman, read by Olivia Colman.

‘Lyra Silvertongue, you’re very welcome.... Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about your exploits.’

Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon have left the events of His Dark Materials far behind.

In this snapshot of their forever-changed lives they return to the North to visit an old friend, where we will learn that things are not exactly as they seem....

The perfect re-entry for fans of His Dark Materials and a wonderful companion to The Book of Dust, Serpentine is a brand-new special listen for Pullman fans old and new.

©2020 Philip Pullman (P)2020 Penguin Audio Mysteries & Detectives Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Critic reviews

"It’s a stunning achievement, the universe Pullman has created and continues to build on." (New York Times)

"Pullman is an easeful storyteller and an intricate and inventive world-builder, and everything he has to write is worth reading." (Telegraph)
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Nice little edition to my collection. Keeping me going during my trilogy drought. Looking forward to the conclusion of dust.

keeping Me Going

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Very short but worth the listen as it is another thread to the 'Lira' story

short but worth the listen

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As with all the HDM books, its brilliantly written, i just wish it was a full book. I pre ordered back earlier in the year and have been looking forward to it being released, unfortunately i didn't notice that it was only 26 minutes long, so was a little disappointed when i found out.
However as a stand alone short story, its great.

I do hope that Mr Pullman writes more in this world he created, more Will Parry and Mary Malone stories would be Amazing.

Great short story

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An utter joy to have just a few more moments in this world. can't wait for the final Book of Dust installment. A great little addition and wonderfully read.

I Loathe Leaving This World.

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Disappointed that this wasn't a prelude to the The Secret Commonwealth, which would have felt a lot less jarring than it does. If you haven't read/listened to that yet, get this first.

Prelude to Secret Commonwealth

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Extremely short, and I wasn't mad about the voice Coleman gives Pan. But it's a sweet story that happens after 'Amber Spyglass' and if you've read Commonwealth, let's be honest - you need some sweetness.

A little comfort

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love these books Philip pullman is a master of writing, narrator exellent delivered of this short story.

brilliant

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A brilliant short story from the world of Philip Pullman. They way he managed to fit in a gripping, detailed and emotional narrative in such a small space really does show how beautiful the world of His Dark Materials is. Olivia Coleman was the perfect choice for this reading too. I can't wait to dive into this world again.

A Beautiful Excerpt

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the only issue with this, I find is I now want more little stories like this of the time between the end of His Dark Materials and the beginning of the Secret Commonwealth! bring on book 3 of the SC!

short and sweet

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Once again another story about Lyras world that was just too short! Looking forward to the third book of dust!!!

Great!

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