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A promise to collect a fallen star and return it to his love propelled Tristran to adventure through the wall into Faerie without even knowing that he was from there himself. Finding the Star was easy enough, getting her back to wall tool some time, especially since he was not the only one after her. The witches were after her heart because it gave life, beauty, and youth. The prince was after her because the power of Stromhold was contained in the jewel she wore around her waist. That jewel was
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A beautiful book. A really enjoyed the movie and while they differed quite a bit, they were both lovely.
*deepbreath* Haven't done a review in a while...here goes...
Neil Gaiman describes this as a fairy tale for adults. I would have to agree with him. Stardust has an ethereal, spinning-wheel, enchanting essence that makes it impossible to be otherwise. However, there is a very "adult" scene between the father of the boy, Tristran, who will find his Heart's Desire, and this enslaved faerie woman.
It also has the modern disullusionment of people that take the easy way out, like Tristran's father, Duns ...more
Neil Gaiman describes this as a fairy tale for adults. I would have to agree with him. Stardust has an ethereal, spinning-wheel, enchanting essence that makes it impossible to be otherwise. However, there is a very "adult" scene between the father of the boy, Tristran, who will find his Heart's Desire, and this enslaved faerie woman.
It also has the modern disullusionment of people that take the easy way out, like Tristran's father, Duns ...more
I always thoroughly enjoyed Gaiman's Sandman comics and have wanted to read his novel, but just never seem to be able to. Now with my Summer Challenge 2009 I have a reason to make myself look at this wonderful author's works.
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Hmm, I didn't find the story or characters all that compelling; nevertheless, I seemed to still enjoy the experience, especially since I listened to the audiobook read by Neil Gaiman. Hearing him read his own stories is always a pleasant and hypnotic experience.
I'm not surprised with my reaction to this book. It's my third Gaiman work, and each time I've come away feeling like this - unsure if I thoroughly enjoyed the entire book and unsure if there were hidden meanings and messages in it all, y ...more
I'm not surprised with my reaction to this book. It's my third Gaiman work, and each time I've come away feeling like this - unsure if I thoroughly enjoyed the entire book and unsure if there were hidden meanings and messages in it all, y ...more
Very well written and wonderful story. A must read
Feb 24, 2009
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