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I prefer audiobooks, I have a question. There are two audio versions of the book, one is a three hour plus version the other a dramatised version that only last two hours. Is there dialogue missing from the later, seems like a remarkable difference in times. Which version is better?

Raja99 Pardon me for jumping in. The dramatized version resembles a radio adaptation; there are quite a few deletions from the text (including some of my fav…morePardon me for jumping in. The dramatized version resembles a radio adaptation; there are quite a few deletions from the text (including some of my favorite descriptive passages), some parts where one character describes to another what both of them can see (but the audience can't), and a fair amount of music that I personally found overdramatic. But tastes differ.(less)

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When reading Mr. Moundshroud's physical description I felt sure that Tim Burton have read it before conceiving Jack Skellington. I suspect that the first may have been a inspiration for the second, but found nothing related to it on a quick google search. What do you think? Has anyone thought the same when reading the book?

Steve Wilhite I also haven't seen any direct attributions, but I can't imagine that both Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman weren't heavily influenced by this book, among m…moreI also haven't seen any direct attributions, but I can't imagine that both Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman weren't heavily influenced by this book, among many others in Bradbury's oeuvre. The possible connection to "Nightmare Before Christmas" actually struck me even before Moundshroud makes his entrance, when we're first introduced to Tom Skelton.(less)

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What is the significance of the very last sentence? I felt like the story wound down and finished nicely, and then there was that one last sentence and I got confused.

B Maybe to signify that everything is back to "normal" after the magic of Halloween night?…moreMaybe to signify that everything is back to "normal" after the magic of Halloween night?(less)

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"At two in the morning, the wind came back for more leaves." Can anyone explain this last sentence?

Heather L The wind picked up again, scattering more leaves and blowing them from the trees.

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is this book appropriate for children as young as 13? any sex scenes, or anything questionable?

Claudia Berdej Yes it’s appropriate for 13 year olds, no sex or anything romantic etc. Just keep in mind it is still an adult book despite the main characters all be…moreYes it’s appropriate for 13 year olds, no sex or anything romantic etc. Just keep in mind it is still an adult book despite the main characters all being kids. (less)

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I don't know where else to write this. Why does the synopsis posted by Goodreads have a HUGE spoiler at the very end?? Come on Goodreads. Now I know how the plot is resolved at the end! That is so disappointing...

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