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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Entertaining, lighthearted. But if I had not seen the movie I would have been confused often. One of the few times that the movie was better.
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I might have a permanent Gaiman bias now, but I loved Stardust. I loved the complex emotions and relationships wrapped in a simple questing plot. I loved the quirky side characters and the beautiful settings and the cloud ships catching their lightning. I loved the happy ending. A wonderful, sparkling little book.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An artfully crafted modern fable, with a very classical story arch. It could go into more depth at times, as some parts are a bit rushed and the ending feels -even for a fairytale- quite on the nose. Nonetheless a nice and smooth read for a cozy afternoon or two.
Before now I had only seen the movie but after listening to the book I honestly enjoyed the book more.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The concept is a lovely fairytale, but there are problems with the storytelling. The introduction is very long, then when things should fold out, we only get brief descriptions of the events. I think the whole book should have been longer and as detailed as the introduction was.
The movie makers made two major changes in the adaptation. The thunder collecting flying pirates part became much longer, more memorable and more important to the story. I think that was a great idea, it gave time for the characters and the romance to show themselves, thus solved my problem with the book.
The other change is the ending. It is less cathartic, less happy in the book and I like it that way.
So great concept, not that great execution but the ending saved it for me.
The movie makers made two major changes in the adaptation. The thunder collecting flying pirates part became much longer, more memorable and more important to the story. I think that was a great idea, it gave time for the characters and the romance to show themselves, thus solved my problem with the book.
The other change is the ending. It is less cathartic, less happy in the book and I like it that way.
So great concept, not that great execution but the ending saved it for me.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No