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This is the first Neil Gaiman book I've read - until now I've only read the Death graphic novels and some of the Sandman graphic novels. I don't know if this is the right place to start with reading Gaiman novels but this is my start and I'm glad it was.
The Graveyard Book is a children's novel about a young boy who grows up in a cemetery. The novel starts with a man walking up some stairs after having killed a young girl and her parents. The man is on his way to kill the only remaining member of ...more
The Graveyard Book is a children's novel about a young boy who grows up in a cemetery. The novel starts with a man walking up some stairs after having killed a young girl and her parents. The man is on his way to kill the only remaining member of ...more
There is a lot of depth to this book. Each little vignette feels like there is a novel behind it and every character has a history. There is a lot left for the reader to infer and read into, making this a satisfying read for people of all ages. For a creepy book of ghosts, assassinations, and revenge, there is also plenty of heart. Bod's growth into young-adulthood is believable and earnest. His choices aren't always straight-forward and almost always require some sacrifice. His relationship wit
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Ok so I am pre-disposed to giving Gaiman five stars but I LOVED this book. Well-written (of course) and a great story. I love his twisted stories. But seriously, has he ever written a bad book?
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