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Stardust

Neil Gaiman

Start date: April 1, 2016

Finish date: April 30, 2016

Discussion: Stand Alone

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Jul 13, 2017 Priya rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own, adult, see-the-story, 2017

Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite authors. I haven't disliked anything he has written.

This was no different.
Every word in this very short book is intentional and serves the story. Every phrase is dipped in imagination, dripping with magic. I got exactly the feel I want and usually get while reading Gaiman, so I have no complaints.

Also, I listened to the audiobook, which is read by Gaiman himself, while reading the physical book and would highly recommend that method of experiencing this story. ...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Sarah rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy

For an English teacher this is painful to admit, but I liked the movie better. The book lacked good pacing and the characters were somewhat blah. I couldn't figure out why the two main characters would fall in love except that they were supposed to. The movie also added a great deal of humor that was not in the book. ...more

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Jun 25, 2010 Erika rated it it was amazing

I learned that movies and books can't be compared. I also learned that movies mostly make the plot more romantic and idyllic than the writer of the book wanted to.
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Apr 05, 2016 Tweller83 rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

Around the Year in 52 books challenge: Suggestion from the ArY 2018 polls - have a family member pick from your TBR. Marcia picked this one from my TBR.

At first this was just a 3 but it grew on me and one Tristan got into Faierie, I enjoyed it so I'm giving it a 4. I do like Neil Gaiman. It does seem more of an adult fantasy rather than a child fantasy. ...more

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