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this was a bit of an eduction for me - I have a copy of the graphic novel but I didn't realise there was also a novel version as well so I thought I would give it a go. First however I will put my hand up and say that I love the film although the two only loosely (very loosely) follow the same storyline.
The book to me didn't carry the same weight as the graphic novel, I think the artwork really carried the story along but here relying on the written word didn't quite have the same impact. Now th ...more
The book to me didn't carry the same weight as the graphic novel, I think the artwork really carried the story along but here relying on the written word didn't quite have the same impact. Now th ...more
A sweet fairy tale, with just enough darkness that it isn't saccharine. A bit of romance, a bit of sarcasm, a bit of royal intrigue, and a changeling child who loses his heart to a fallen star. What could be more delightful?
Definitely in the same ballpark with The Princess Brideand The Last Unicorn. ...more
Definitely in the same ballpark with The Princess Brideand The Last Unicorn. ...more
Almost exactly like the movie except for the very end (movie was more dramatic and violent). Movie producers did a very good job of keeping to the book. And after thinking about it for a while, I like the way the book ended better than the movie. Who needs all that drama?
I thought this book was predictable.
While this was not the typical "Gaiman" I am used to (I read "American Gods" two years ago, and am STILL raving about it!), the writing most certianly is; lyrical...magical...fabulous!!
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Dec 17, 2010
Rosemary Grace Bartlett Libby
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