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Shannon
I loved this so much!!! Gaiman narrated this, and it was so much fun to listen to. This is everything I love about fantasy. I know I'll be rereading this one at some point! ...more
Leslie Ann
Nov 10, 2016 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
First book I have ever read by Neil Gaiman....definitely a fan! Loved this adult fairy-tale.
Alina D.
Feb 08, 2016 rated it it was ok
I do not understand why people are so caught up in this magic Gaiman wields. Maybe I'm missing something. ...more
Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)
4 stars. If you're looking for a quick fantasy read that isn't too complicated, this is perfect! It's very lighthearted and reads very quickly and is overall enjoyable.

I had two gripes with this book, the beginning and the ending. The opening chapter was confusing and kinda slow. I found myself re-reading certain pages multiple times just to make sure that I was getting it. After that first chapter though it's smooth sailing up until the very end which while adorable was also rushed. I wouldn't
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Alison (Lady Coffin) S
What a wonderful story. Neil is such a talented writer.
Brindi Michele
Gaiman is always a brilliant narrator. His performance pushed my review up a star. Now, it's finally time to watch the movie and compare.

Update: the movie is fantastic! Each are great in their own right, but the movie makes it a bit more dramatic, fast-paced, and adventurous (and slightly less gory).
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Patty
Jan 03, 2014 marked it as owned  ·  review of another edition
Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~
Sep 23, 2020 rated it it was amazing
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Megan Guffey
Dec 15, 2014 marked it as to-read
Jane
Apr 06, 2015 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Nov 18, 2016 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Tina ❣
Apr 01, 2016 marked it as to-read
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Jun 19, 2016 rated it really liked it
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Peg
Dec 09, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Sep 03, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Mande
Feb 13, 2020 marked it as to-read
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May 16, 2020 marked it as tbr-already-own
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Aug 23, 2021 marked it as to-read
Alison (Lady Coffin) S
Oct 13, 2021 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Chris Torretta
Nov 07, 2021 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Diane L
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