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It’s official; I’m a fan of Gaiman’s writing. The man has such an incredible imagination!
I’m so sad this book hasn’t been published when I was a child, I think it would have been one of my favorites. Just enough creepy, spooky, and scary, but told from a perspective of a child (a very brave and smart child), which sort of makes it better. No hesitation, no overthinking, just seeing things as they are and accepting them.
Great book!
I’m so sad this book hasn’t been published when I was a child, I think it would have been one of my favorites. Just enough creepy, spooky, and scary, but told from a perspective of a child (a very brave and smart child), which sort of makes it better. No hesitation, no overthinking, just seeing things as they are and accepting them.
Great book!
Good and not nearly as horrific as I feared.
2023 reread:
This time I was really creeped out and worried for Coraline. I guess expectations matter -- I remembered it wasn't as bad so I let my defenses down.
I really liked the final problem, with the tea party. I like how Coraline talks to herself for morale. I liked the tone in which the narration turns to the reader. ...more
2023 reread:
This time I was really creeped out and worried for Coraline. I guess expectations matter -- I remembered it wasn't as bad so I let my defenses down.
I really liked the final problem, with the tea party. I like how Coraline talks to herself for morale. I liked the tone in which the narration turns to the reader. ...more
Creepy and haunting. At it's core, it's a lesson in complaining. I greatly enjoyed and yet didn't enjoy at all, the odd world created.
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I listened to celebrities reading it for charity. It was nice and spooky.
I was surprised by how closely the movie followed this book, as I had seen the movie long before I picked up this book. It's a great short and spooky read that is perfect for Halloween coming up. Gaiman is a fabulous storyteller.
Final Verdict: Definitely a book you do not want to miss. Appropriate for 4th grade and up. ...more
Final Verdict: Definitely a book you do not want to miss. Appropriate for 4th grade and up. ...more
Jan 2024 - attempting to listen in Spanish.
May 10, 2009
Marissa
marked it as to-read
Aug 02, 2011
Scot
marked it as to-read
Dec 03, 2012
Donna
marked it as to-read
