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Koralina

Neil Gaiman

4.08 AVERAGE


Such a creative story. I saw the movie a bit over a decade ago and always enjoyed the concept, even though it was a bit creepy. Now having read the original novel, I was brought back to the same sense of wonder, exploration, and unsettling atmosphere that Gaiman builds so expertly. The magic in the idea of a tunnel leading to a new world contrasted with the world being essentially a trap is not something I've seen often, especially in a way that hooked me as much as Coraline did. If you can handle the spooky creepiness, I definitely recommend this one.
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A
adventurous dark mysterious 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: No

The story that whispered: even shadows have teeth, and courage can be small yet infinite. 
adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

3.5, a fun spooky time.

such a cute little story. really don't have much to say. second Neil Gaiman book I've read. enjoyed both very much.
adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced
adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really have no complaints. It's a great easy read and I would've loved it when I was younger. It is pretty creepy for a children's book but that keeps it interesting for older readers. Neil has some great quotes in the interview section of this book as well.
adventurous mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

توقعت أن تعجبني بشدة فقد تكون شبيهة بصاحب الظل الطويل أو تكون اللغة رائعة بقدر لغة جين وبستر فهي أيضا من منشورات دار تكون ولكن لا هي موجهة للأطفال فحسب .
نجمتان لأن الترجمة ليست سيئة ولأنها عادت بي طفلة حتي لو لم تؤثر في كثيرا ولم اتعلق بها