Is the golden compass good? i have to read it for my highschool. ?

Question

the cover looked kinda funny and i dont know if i want to read this one anymore cuz we can choose out of alot. so should i read that or the five people you meet in heaven. a lesson before dying. a light in the forest.. idk helpp

Answer 1

I thought "The Golden Compass" was ....... uninteresting.  Some of the writing is very good, but much is very very very unoriginal and just flat.  I read all 3 books in the series, but I had to force myself to do it.  

I've heard good reviews of "Five People" and "A Lesson Before Dying" but haven't read either.  But honestly, I would recommend that you read one of those instead of "Compass."