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bennieplusjets's review
5.0
I’ve read the analog Stardust without the illustrations, and it easily became one of my top 10 novels. WITH the brilliant illustrations of the graphic novel paired with Neil Gaiman’s gorgeous story was almost too much. I love it so much.
wanderingreader's review
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
brockwoman's review
5.0
I've been a fan of the "Stardust" film adaptation since it came out, but I hadn't read the graphic novel until this weekend. It's been sitting on my shelf for years, left behind by an ex that overlooked it as he moved out. I've intended to read it - as I've been meaning to read every book I've collected but been distracted from - but whenever I needed a new story, it hadn't seemed the right time for it.
There are some books you read, close the cover, and move on from. It doesn't matter where or when you read these books; their stories are often lovely, but their significance is middling. And then there are the books that find you, at a specific time and place, and engulf you until you're wholly consumed in the magic they've been waiting to imbue you with.
"Stardust" was patiently waiting for me, for the moment when I was able to step out of my life for a few days and travel alongside its adventurers. It rekindled a sense of wonder with literature that I've been searching for lately, and my only regret is that there aren't more tales from this world to lose myself in again.
There are some books you read, close the cover, and move on from. It doesn't matter where or when you read these books; their stories are often lovely, but their significance is middling. And then there are the books that find you, at a specific time and place, and engulf you until you're wholly consumed in the magic they've been waiting to imbue you with.
"Stardust" was patiently waiting for me, for the moment when I was able to step out of my life for a few days and travel alongside its adventurers. It rekindled a sense of wonder with literature that I've been searching for lately, and my only regret is that there aren't more tales from this world to lose myself in again.
miedvied's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bookheartdreams's review
3.0
3.50
It was a slow read for me, and I blame it on the writing style of this little book, still enjoyed it and the end lifted my rating slightly.
It was a slow read for me, and I blame it on the writing style of this little book, still enjoyed it and the end lifted my rating slightly.
coffee_deer's review
3.0
3,5/5
I liked it less than I hoped I would but I physically can't dislike anything by Neil Gaiman, so. Also, somehow, in spite of different settings, it repeats some of the motives and themes of Neverwhere, which I love - and, maybe, that's one of the reasons why I am a bit underwhelmed. Still, it's a beautiful fairytale, sometimes quirky, sometimes grim, and Neil's writing here is, as always, unmatched to me.
I liked it less than I hoped I would but I physically can't dislike anything by Neil Gaiman, so. Also, somehow, in spite of different settings, it repeats some of the motives and themes of Neverwhere, which I love - and, maybe, that's one of the reasons why I am a bit underwhelmed. Still, it's a beautiful fairytale, sometimes quirky, sometimes grim, and Neil's writing here is, as always, unmatched to me.
nilanjana's review
4.0
It's the writing ..... i don't know how he words a fairy tale is such a beautiful way that you are transported.
You, Sir are a magician.
You, Sir are a magician.
aurabux's review
3.0
3 stars
I loved the graveyard book by Neil Gaiman, I hated American Gods. So I thought since I love the Stardust movie I will love the book. To me, I only cared for the book because I love the movie the book didn't really add anything. I felt it suffered from telling and not showing. Also, this feels like this a book for a younger audience. Like maybe reading to a kid would be enjoyable.
After this is Ocean at the end of the Lane doesn't do for me I won't try Neil Gaiman Again.
I loved the graveyard book by Neil Gaiman, I hated American Gods. So I thought since I love the Stardust movie I will love the book. To me, I only cared for the book because I love the movie the book didn't really add anything. I felt it suffered from telling and not showing. Also, this feels like this a book for a younger audience. Like maybe reading to a kid would be enjoyable.
After this is Ocean at the end of the Lane doesn't do for me I won't try Neil Gaiman Again.
isabellaquiroz's review
3.0
One of the rare occasions where I can't decide if I like the book or the movie better.
kittyg's review
3.0
I am kind of giving this a 3 1/2 stars as I really enjoyed it and I am certainly becoming more addicted to Gaiman with every book of his that I read (they're all so sweet and heart warming) but I didn't fall in love with this book in quite the way that I did with 'The Ocean At The End Of The Lane' or with 'The Graveyard Book'. I enjoyed the story once Tristran left the town of Wall but I was a little disappointed at first when his dad's segment is just kind of cut off.
I loved the writing style of course and the subtle beauty of the descriptions and fantastical elements, however I felt that there were some areas of description which could have been taken out or condensed.
I enjoyed Tristran as a character for his skill at navigating Faerie, and the love he has, but at times it did seem like obsessive love rather than genuine adoration and I felt that this 'obsession' sometimes led him to do things which I didn't feel entirely fitted with his tender character.
Overall I would say that this is a sweet read, especially from half way onwards, and that I did enjoy it and if you like Gaiman's other stuff then certainly give this a go :)
I loved the writing style of course and the subtle beauty of the descriptions and fantastical elements, however I felt that there were some areas of description which could have been taken out or condensed.
I enjoyed Tristran as a character for his skill at navigating Faerie, and the love he has, but at times it did seem like obsessive love rather than genuine adoration and I felt that this 'obsession' sometimes led him to do things which I didn't feel entirely fitted with his tender character.
Overall I would say that this is a sweet read, especially from half way onwards, and that I did enjoy it and if you like Gaiman's other stuff then certainly give this a go :)