'Spun Candy' anyone?

[davem]

Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

It appears that, in contrast to his reaction to LotR, Pullman found depth within the Narnia books, but it was based upon a philosophy/tradition with which he profoundly disagreed.

I still see no inherent contradiction in his words and nor do I see much of a basis for labelling him ignorant, other than the fact that his philosophy and tastes differ from your own.

I think anyone who thinks the Narnia books are 'deep' but LotR is not is a bit shallow.