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E.J.
Apr 14, 2008 rated it liked it
Shelves: fantasy
I'd like to give this one three and 1/2 stars, but struggled to give it four. I really enjoyed the concept and the world Gaiman envisions, but his writing style is a little thin for me. Some of it is just British vernacular, which feels a bit heavy in places and had me rereading passages to make sure I caught all the nauances. The other problem I had is his inability to explain the world he creates. I love fantasy and don't mind when there are mysteries to a particular world or story, but I also ...more
TC
Jun 09, 2008 rated it it was amazing
This was my first "graphic novel" I guess that is what this is considered. I picked this one up as it was my turn to pick a book for me and my man to read. I loved every bit of this book, its so visually stimulating. . I loved the idea of the historical parts of London. I hear this is a bbc series, so I can’t wait to watch it, I hope it follows the book visually. I would say Door was my favorite character in the book, they never did say her age but I imagine a teen. I totally recommend this book ...more
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bluespacething
Mar 06, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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Cescann
Mar 12, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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Mar 14, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Apr 27, 2008 marked it as to-read
Joshua Blackketter
May 01, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Kai
May 16, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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John
Jul 10, 2008 rated it really liked it
Bruno
Jul 10, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Eoghann Irving
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Andrew
Nov 04, 2008 rated it really liked it
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Delanie
Jan 04, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Jessica
Jan 22, 2009 marked it as to-read
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Beth Tabler
Jan 11, 2010 rated it liked it
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Edie Kestenbaum
Mar 08, 2010 rated it really liked it
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