The Graveyard Book
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Feb 12, 2012 06:19PM
I'm ALMOST done with this book and I think it is fantastic. I'm actually listening to the audio version, narrated by Neil Gaiman. He is doing an incredible job. I think he has another job if he decides to give up writing one day! He could be a FAMOUS audiobook narrator. Two thumbs up Mr. Gaiman! I'll look forward to reading your other books, keep up the creative works.
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I also love this book. Wasn't what I expected!
It is an excellent book. Just made me love Neil Gaiman all the more.
I'm not a fan of anything else by him except for Good Omens (which is a god among books) and the movie Mirrormask, but this one is fantabulous. I wish it had happened when I was a kid. I'm a huge fan of the Jungle Books, which I practically memorized as a kid (did memorize much of the poetry), so that is one part of why.
It's an odd little one, since it's aimed at kids and so doesn't have quite the layers of some of his other stuff. That's not to say it's anything other than brilliant, of course. It's just that it's well worth giving his books aimed at adult audiences a try too.
My first Gaiman. Loved it. Beautiful, touching, dark, and hopeful. Read it at the same time as Audrey Niffinegger's Her Fearful Symmetry which was wonderfully creepy as they take place in the same cemetery!
Only Neil Gaiman could start off a children's story book with a famous serial killer attempting to kill a baby,who then goes to live in a graveyard.I also loved Coraline ....button eyes....(shudder)
dusty wrote: "Only Neil Gaiman could start off a children's story book with a famous serial killer attempting to kill a baby,who then goes to live in a graveyard.I also loved Coraline ....button eyes....(shudder)"Haven't read Coraline but I loved the movie and want to. My family thinks I'm crazy for liking it. *shrugs*
Kara, you should definitely read Coraline. The book is just so much better!!The Graveyard Book is such a great book. I love seeing great scary stories for kids. I think too many kids books these days are too happy and fluffy. Even kids like a good scare!
I really liked this book, very intuitive. I felt so bad for Bod though... if only he got the girl...
This book was awesome! I really disliked American Gods, which is the only other thing I've read by Mr. Gaiman. Kara, I also loved the movie Coraline--maybe I should read the book!!
Natalie E. wrote: "This book was awesome! I really disliked American Gods, which is the only other thing I've read by Mr. Gaiman. Kara, I also loved the movie Coraline--maybe I should read the book!!"You know, Mr. Gaiman himself has said that if you want to decide to start reading his books, and choose to start with American Gods, you're pretty likely to decide you hate him and not want to read him again. I don't know why he feels that way... I haven't read that one. I started with the Sandman graphic novels.
Elia wrote: "It is an excellent book. Just made me love Neil Gaiman all the more."Ruby, I feel such a kinship with you. The Jungle Books have always been my favorite stories as well. That and Tarzan, which I think is why I loved this book so much. Dark, well-written and a beautiful tale of loyalty, love and adventure.
After this book I picked up a collections of short stories - Fragile Things, and I couldn't finish it. Same narration that I love but the characters are unprincipled, not likable. I felt very betrayed. Hasn't tainted my opinion of The Graveyard Book though.
Elia wrote: "I started with the Sandman graphic novels. "I did as well, and I really think that helps. They really work as a window into how his mind works and prepares you for his later work. I would never have like his Neverwhere if I had not already read The Sandman series. I can't speak for American Gods as I have yet to be able to dive into that one. The idea simply does not interest me enough to dedicate the time...yet. The Graveyard Book is, I think, some of his best work and richly deserved the Newbery it won. It is not one, however, I would want to pick up without an idea of Gaiman's style and imagination.
I would love to spend 10 minutes just listening to his story ideas. He is truly a unique and brilliant writer.
S. wrote: "The idea simply does not interest me enough to dedicate the time...yet."Really? I think it's a brilliant idea!
"The central premise of the novel is that gods and mythological creatures exist because people believe in them. Immigrants to the United States brought with them dwarves, elves, leprechauns, and other spirits and gods. However, the power of these mythological beings has diminished as people's beliefs wane. New gods have arisen, reflecting America's obsessions with media, celebrity, technology, and drugs, among other"
How does that not pique your interests! I'm really excited about the apparent sequel and then the American Gods TV show!
This is one of the best books I've ever read in my entire lifetime. Even if I were forty-two and reading this book for the first time, I wouldn't put it down even then. It has paranormal, and even a bit of humor. A pinch of romance, and a splash of action. I love this book so much, and Coraline amused me as well. I finished that book in one night. It kept me going. If you finish this book, and i guarantee you'll love it, you'll also like coraline. It's also heart racing even if you saw the animated movie before.-Thanks for reading my request . c;
Kara wrote: "I also love this book. Wasn't what I expected!"Holla back! :D
Elia wrote: "It is an excellent book. Just made me love Neil Gaiman all the more."Whoops, i meant HOLLA BACK:D for this one. :p
Elia wrote: "Natalie E. wrote: "This book was awesome! I really disliked American Gods, which is the only other thing I've read by Mr. Gaiman. Kara, I also loved the movie Coraline--maybe I should read the book..."My first Gaiman was Stardust. Which was beautiful. But what sealed the deal for me in my Gaiman book love affair was American Gods.
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