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annashiv's review against another edition
5.0
Such a great story. I really like the relationship between Bod and each of the characters. Neil Gaiman's voice is of course very pleasant to listen to, and really gave life to each character. Well done sir.
cnerr's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
martina_xx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
calebmatthews's review against another edition
5.0
An interesting and unique story. A great read to get in the spirit of the season around Halloween. I was going to give this book a four until I re-read some of my favorite quotes. I also loved Bod. The idea of how much being surrounded by death makes this character into someone who longs to live was highly intriguing. Way to go! Also, here are the quotes that I loved:
“If I change my mind can I come back here?” And then he answered his own question. “If I come back, it will be a place, but it won’t be home any longer.”
“…taking his breath with it and all his tomorrows.”
“Things bloosom in their time. They bud and bloom, blossom and fade. Everything in its time.”
“If you dare nothing,
then when the day is over,
nothing is all you will have gained.”
“You're always you, and that don't change, and you're always changing, and there's nothing you can do about it.”
“It's like the people who believe they'll be happy if they go and live somewhere else, but who learn it doesn't work that way. Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.”
“If I change my mind can I come back here?” And then he answered his own question. “If I come back, it will be a place, but it won’t be home any longer.”
“…taking his breath with it and all his tomorrows.”
“Things bloosom in their time. They bud and bloom, blossom and fade. Everything in its time.”
“If you dare nothing,
then when the day is over,
nothing is all you will have gained.”
“You're always you, and that don't change, and you're always changing, and there's nothing you can do about it.”
“It's like the people who believe they'll be happy if they go and live somewhere else, but who learn it doesn't work that way. Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.”
devonstjean's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cosymilko's review against another edition
4.0
Bod is adopted by the folk of the graveyard after his family is murdered by the man Jack. Bod grows and learns and experiences life in the graveyard while life outside is too dangerous for him. He walks the fine line between the living and the dead with his dead parents, his guardian and friends.
I found the writing to be sophisticated for a children's book. It has Neil's voice which is not a bad thing. The characters have several adventures that lead to the same point at the end of the book.
My favourite part involved the Ghoul Gate and the Hound of God. I really enjoyed this book and would pick it up again to read to my children or on a rainy day. There are all the classical messages embedded for children to receive along with characters to love and aspire to.
I found the writing to be sophisticated for a children's book. It has Neil's voice which is not a bad thing. The characters have several adventures that lead to the same point at the end of the book.
My favourite part involved the Ghoul Gate and the Hound of God. I really enjoyed this book and would pick it up again to read to my children or on a rainy day. There are all the classical messages embedded for children to receive along with characters to love and aspire to.
appaloosa05's review against another edition
5.0
This was a reread for me, and an appropriate one for this time of year. I like that it is creepy, without being over the top scary. Excellent characters and engaging plot, and of course Gaiman is perfect as author/narrator.
tabatha_shipley's review against another edition
4.0
What I Did Like:
+The premise, which is set up beautifully in the opening chapter, is amazing. What if an entire family were killed, leaving only one small baby, who managed to escape to a Graveyard full of ghosts? What if those ghosts decided to save him?
+The language is beautiful. Sometimes lyrical and poetic, sometimes scary and thrilling. This is a work of art.
+Shining a light on some of the darkest parts of literature. Graveyards, ghouls, and ghosts often take their place as the scariest things in books. But in this book they are comfort personified. It would make a WONDERFUL lesson on mood in books.
Who Should Read This One:
-Readers who enjoy dark places and tales of children learning to survive in the world.
My Rating: 4 Stars
For Full Review: https://alltherightreads.com/2023/11/29/2023-book-review-the-graveyard-book/
+The premise, which is set up beautifully in the opening chapter, is amazing. What if an entire family were killed, leaving only one small baby, who managed to escape to a Graveyard full of ghosts? What if those ghosts decided to save him?
+The language is beautiful. Sometimes lyrical and poetic, sometimes scary and thrilling. This is a work of art.
+Shining a light on some of the darkest parts of literature. Graveyards, ghouls, and ghosts often take their place as the scariest things in books. But in this book they are comfort personified. It would make a WONDERFUL lesson on mood in books.
Who Should Read This One:
-Readers who enjoy dark places and tales of children learning to survive in the world.
My Rating: 4 Stars
For Full Review: https://alltherightreads.com/2023/11/29/2023-book-review-the-graveyard-book/