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bookishmillennial's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
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This is the story of Bod (short for "nobody" *sobs*), a young boy whose parents were murdered during his infancy, and he is then taken care of by the undead inhabitants of the titular graveyard, most notably his guardian, a vampire named Silas. If Bod ever leaves the graveyard though, he will be in danger, for the man who killed his parents, Jack, is still out there. This doesn't stop Bod from meeting new friends and having new experiences though.
The audiobook was narrated by the author, who did an excellent job. I listened to the audiobook in one day, as I ran errands and did my chores, as it was so easy to listen to and become entirely immersed in the story. Neil Gaiman is truly such a masterful, effortless writer, and I recognize this is aimed at middle-grade readers, but I think it's true of all his books. They're filled with familiar but curious world-building that feel accessible to any reader, even if you're not typically into fantasy or the supernatural. His writing is inviting and asks you to make a cuppa and stay a while.
I highly recommend this, and any of NG's works. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon, enveloped in his fictional worlds.
This is the story of Bod (short for "nobody" *sobs*), a young boy whose parents were murdered during his infancy, and he is then taken care of by the undead inhabitants of the titular graveyard, most notably his guardian, a vampire named Silas. If Bod ever leaves the graveyard though, he will be in danger, for the man who killed his parents, Jack, is still out there. This doesn't stop Bod from meeting new friends and having new experiences though.
The audiobook was narrated by the author, who did an excellent job. I listened to the audiobook in one day, as I ran errands and did my chores, as it was so easy to listen to and become entirely immersed in the story. Neil Gaiman is truly such a masterful, effortless writer, and I recognize this is aimed at middle-grade readers, but I think it's true of all his books. They're filled with familiar but curious world-building that feel accessible to any reader, even if you're not typically into fantasy or the supernatural. His writing is inviting and asks you to make a cuppa and stay a while.
I highly recommend this, and any of NG's works. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon, enveloped in his fictional worlds.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Bullying, Child death, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder
thecandiegirl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Violence, Bullying, and Murder
mariakureads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
I absolutely loved that right from the beginning, it was easy to imagine this story about a boy and the graveyard that not just saves him but allows him to grow and learn from. I was entertained by y the additional amount of spirits, ghouls, and specters that Gaiman intros us to.
Gaiman narrates this story and I love that he narrates most of his books because there is something quite magical in how he reads them that just reallyets me imagine his world building and the characters within
Gaiman narrates this story and I love that he narrates most of his books because there is something quite magical in how he reads them that just reallyets me imagine his world building and the characters within
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Bullying
izzykai's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
An easy read and feel-good story. Meant for kids but I'm 32 and loved it! Has pictures!! More books need pictures
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, and Death
mreequalsmc2's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-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
I want a whole series about my guy Silas
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, and Death of parent
Minor: Blood and Child abuse
rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Violence, and Murder
breamfish1138's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is a quietly haunting, beautifully elegaic ode to life and death. Tim Burton wishes he had this good a grasp of the Gothic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Violence
cutevamp's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Loved it as a kid AND adult!! :) Can read at different ages and enjoy even more again :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Violence
galexy_brain's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, and Blood
xosirenox's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Grief, Violence, Death, and Death of parent