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by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author)

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Was the movie based on the book? Is the book or movie better?

Long The book and movie were created around the same time. Neil told the director of the movie about his idea before he had actually written the book and a…moreThe book and movie were created around the same time. Neil told the director of the movie about his idea before he had actually written the book and allowed him to run with the concept with the two checking in with each other has they wrote their respective adaptations. This is why the general idea and conflict are the same but the execution is done differently. They are both very good but I wouldn't say one is truly better than the other.(less)

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Is this a childrens book or adult?

BReaderstar This is both because it gives adults a different message and children a different message

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Carolyn One fairy child two human

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Peter I think it was intended to add to the mystery and horror. The child had been dead so long, had died so young, and been in such a deprived condition th…moreI think it was intended to add to the mystery and horror. The child had been dead so long, had died so young, and been in such a deprived condition that they couldn't remember if they were a boy or a girl.

The reference to wearing dresses and having long hair might refer to old customs relating to very young children. The dress was perhaps a sort of smock.(less)

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Have there been any movies, series or adaptations of 'Coraline'?

Johnny As of 2022, there's been:
• Coraline (2009)
IMDb #tt0327597 - 1h40m - 7.7/10 - High Popularity
• Coraline (2009) (Video Game)
IMDb #tt1401106 - Videogame …moreAs of 2022, there's been:
• Coraline (2009)
IMDb #tt0327597 - 1h40m - 7.7/10 - High Popularity
• Coraline (2009) (Video Game)
IMDb #tt1401106 - Videogame - 7.6/10 - Low-Mid Popularity
• The Other Mother - A Coraline Fan Film (2019) (Fan-Made Short Film)
IMDb #tt10092346 - 0h03m - 5.7/10 - Trivial Popularity

The 2009 movie used this 2002 book as the source material, however there are a few differences. Both the book and film have been quite popular, so I wouldn't be at all surprised if the movie gets remade a decade or two from now just to make a couple of extra bucks off the Member-Berries.(less)

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