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Koralina

Neil Gaiman

4.08 AVERAGE

alma22021's review against another edition

2.5

challenging dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

skycladdelusion's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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

michemos19's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lauren_tidwelll's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous dark funny mysterious

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Love a story that scares children into learning something, and this story does just that in a creative, unique way.

rdery's review against another edition

5.0

I “read” this by listening to NYPL’s live reading by Neil Gaiman and others. This was just a fabulous way to enjoy this book. I especially loved Rosario Dawson’s reading. She totally brought to life the story by her expressive reading.

Thanks NYPL for this treat!

lit_with_britt's review against another edition

2.5

I finally picked up Coraline after letting it sit on my TBR for way too long. I figured the -BER months were the perfect time to dive in. I went with the audiobook this round and plan to check out the graphic novel next before I watch the movie.

Here’s the thing: I didn’t love it. The writing was good, but I just never felt as creeped out or drawn in as I expected. With all the hype, I was bracing myself for full-on gothic horror vibes, and instead it felt a little underwhelming for me. Maybe the movie will hit different, but as far as the book goes, it wasn’t quite what I hoped for. And yes I know it’s meant for middle-grade/YA. I still just expected more.

Sometimes that’s just how it goes with hyped books, right? Not every story is for everyone. 2.5 stars from me