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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-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:
No
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is the perfect book to read for fall season. I was coming in already seeing the movie, but the way this book is written doesn't even compare. They might as well be two seperate stories.
It is it's own story. Creepy beyond the movie. So many good lines and scenarios that really get you thinking about things.
I will read this again next fall!
It is it's own story. Creepy beyond the movie. So many good lines and scenarios that really get you thinking about things.
I will read this again next fall!
Being my 3rd time visiting Neil Gaiman, I'm certain it isn't a writer for me. Ocean at The End of Lane was not a pleasant read, American Gods didn't interest me enough to finish it but I had a rash of hope to Coraline, since it even has a movie adaptation and I loved ParaNorman so maybe this one is a good story.
How I was mistaken. I felt no connection to the story or the characters whatsoever, and felt that it was neither a horror book or a kids book. There was no real lesson to learn here, just a really good line about the idea of needing a name because we don't know who we are.
The story itself wasn't exciting, there are things that have no real purpose (the button eyes for example) and overall it just felt like it was trying to be and reach something but it never did.
I still have the Graveyard Book in my shelf but I may be reaching the conclusion that Neil Gaiman is not the author for me.
How I was mistaken. I felt no connection to the story or the characters whatsoever, and felt that it was neither a horror book or a kids book. There was no real lesson to learn here, just a really good line about the idea of needing a name because we don't know who we are.
The story itself wasn't exciting, there are things that have no real purpose (the button eyes for example) and overall it just felt like it was trying to be and reach something but it never did.
I still have the Graveyard Book in my shelf but I may be reaching the conclusion that Neil Gaiman is not the author for me.
"Being brave doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. Being brave means you are scared, really scared, badly scared, and you do the right thing anyway."
What to Expect:
- coming of age
- simple but poetic
- loveable mc
- wicked "stepmother"
- themes of fear and bravery
Even though Coraline has been a long time favorite movie of mine, I had somehow never read the book?! I read it in one sitting and given how much I adore the movie and other Neil Gaiman reads, I'm not at all surprised that this was a five-star read for me!
This hits all the marks for me. It's incredibly imaginative, Coraline is extremely relatable, and Gaiman absolutely nailed the "creepy, but lovely" type of charm the book has. It's perfectly spooky in a way that so many authors manage to overdo. Since it's a children's book, it's written in a more simple style and I think this lends itself so well to the overall plot and atmosphere. The plot itself was really done with all of the traditional fairy tales elements of a different world, an evil "stepmother", a lost child who has to be brave. Yeah, there were differences between the movie and the book, but I can't say I liked one more than the other. They are both special in their own ways!
I loved this. I loved Coraline's character, I loved the vibes and the imagery, and I loved the simplistic yet poetic way it was written. If you like the movie, please give this book a shot. I don't think you will regret it!
What to Expect:
- coming of age
- simple but poetic
- loveable mc
- wicked "stepmother"
- themes of fear and bravery
Even though Coraline has been a long time favorite movie of mine, I had somehow never read the book?! I read it in one sitting and given how much I adore the movie and other Neil Gaiman reads, I'm not at all surprised that this was a five-star read for me!
This hits all the marks for me. It's incredibly imaginative, Coraline is extremely relatable, and Gaiman absolutely nailed the "creepy, but lovely" type of charm the book has. It's perfectly spooky in a way that so many authors manage to overdo. Since it's a children's book, it's written in a more simple style and I think this lends itself so well to the overall plot and atmosphere. The plot itself was really done with all of the traditional fairy tales elements of a different world, an evil "stepmother", a lost child who has to be brave. Yeah, there were differences between the movie and the book, but I can't say I liked one more than the other. They are both special in their own ways!
I loved this. I loved Coraline's character, I loved the vibes and the imagery, and I loved the simplistic yet poetic way it was written. If you like the movie, please give this book a shot. I don't think you will regret it!
fast-paced
I don’t normally like scary stories, but I do like the way Gaiman celebrates the power of the fairy tale in his writing. Coraline is like Roald Dahl writes Alice and Tim Burton directs Narnia. There are truly creepy parts, as well as moments of wonder and truth. I enjoyed it, though I can’t say I’ll be keen on opening mysterious doors any time soon.
I would give it 3.5 stars, interesting story but i thought it would be scarier.