Review of The Golden Compass (2007) by Jon Popick for Planet Sick-Boy — 18 Dec 2007

Like every other story that pits the Haves against the Have-Nots.

This review of The Golden Compass (2007) was written by Jon Popick and published by Planet Sick-Boy on 18 Dec 2007.

The Golden Compass has generally received mixed reviews.

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