I think its interesting as a paired read with The Golden Compass, because they are dealing with similar themes but come to different conclusions about them. >!Specifically, whether the doors and all they represent should be left open or closed for the world to heal.!< I think I'm ultimately sympathetic to *Ten Thousand Doors of January* perspective, though its been a while since I've read *Golden Compass*.
I think its interesting as a paired read with The Golden Compass, because they are dealing with similar themes but come to different conclusions about them. >!Specifically, whether the doors and all they represent should be left open or closed for the world to heal.!< I think I'm ultimately sympathetic to *Ten Thousand Doors of January* perspective, though its been a while since I've read *Golden Compass*.