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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
via NYPL - the comic doesn't really add anything to the novel (in fact, sometimes - like with Silas - you're better off just imagining the appearance), but with artists of this caliber, that's a minor complaint. It's a fun story and it's drawn beautifully.
A nice version of [[The Graveyard Book]] as a comic, much nicer than the comic version of [[Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere]] both in terms drawing and how dynamics.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Read for the February 2021 Androids Dream book club.
This is a graphic novel based off of Neil Gaiman’s book of the same name. The work combines Gaiman’s beautiful prose and gorgeous art work. The tale is captivating and well done. A must read for any Gaiman fan!
This is THE Neil Gaiman book in my mind. The very first one I've ever read, and the one I always come back to when I want something wonderful to read.
I have always loved the story of Bod.
Beautiful book, absolutely beautiful.
Reaching for volume 2 as we speak...
9 sinister amulets out of 10.
Beautiful book, absolutely beautiful.
Reaching for volume 2 as we speak...
9 sinister amulets out of 10.
I read the original book years ago, when my children were young, and I remember enjoying it quite a bit. It's one of the early books that made me a Neil Gaiman fan (although Sandman is what got me into Neil Gaiman in the first place). I loved the idea of a boy being raised in a graveyard and being able to straddle two worlds. I noticed these graphic novels in my library a few years back and it never occurred to me to give these a try, but this book came back on my radar recently, so I decided to give these books a try, especially because I was able to download it on my reader. If I understand correctly, P. Craig Russell adapted the original book into comic book form, which the story being released as separate chapters/comic books. Eventually, the first five books and interlude were collected in one volume while chapters 6 to the end were collected in a second volume. This is the first volume and it covers the early part of Bod's life in the cemetery. Each chapter is drawn by a different comic book artist and while it wasn't too distracting, I did find that I liked the artwork in some of the chapters more than in others. I'm undecided about whether that was a good thing or not for this story. Some of the artwork reminded me of that in the Sandman comic books, but some were definitely of a different style. Overall, I'd say that this story worked very well in comic book form and I enjoyed it very much! If you liked the original book, I would definitely say to give this format a try. It definitely adds a different dimension to the story and makes it worth revisiting the story. In fact, now that I've finished with this, I may have to give the original book a reread just to see how much of it was the same.
I realized while updating my status about this graphic novel adaption of Neil Gaiman’s wonderful “Graveyard Book” that I had failed to review it the first time around. Well, no time like the present!
As the rating makes it obvious, I loved it as much as the novel. This lovely book about found family and Bod’s coming of age lends itself very well to the format, and having different artists work on different chapters is absolutely brilliant, as we see Bod grow and change through different sets of eyes. Stylistically, I have an eternal soft spot for P. Craig Russell’s work: his almost Art Deco style delights me! But special shout out to the chapters illustrated by Tony Harris and Scott Hampton, who make Miss Lupescu and the adventure through the ghoul gate so remarkable.
Gaiman’s gift of making what could have been quite morbid and creepy into a story that gives me the warm and fuzzies (and makes me cry at the end every single time) is something I may never tire of. I do have a tendency to reach for these books as a form of self-care. If you are feeling crummy, do yourself a favor: make a cup of hot chocolate and grab these gorgeous books. You’ll feel better by the last page, I promise.
As the rating makes it obvious, I loved it as much as the novel. This lovely book about found family and Bod’s coming of age lends itself very well to the format, and having different artists work on different chapters is absolutely brilliant, as we see Bod grow and change through different sets of eyes. Stylistically, I have an eternal soft spot for P. Craig Russell’s work: his almost Art Deco style delights me! But special shout out to the chapters illustrated by Tony Harris and Scott Hampton, who make Miss Lupescu and the adventure through the ghoul gate so remarkable.
Gaiman’s gift of making what could have been quite morbid and creepy into a story that gives me the warm and fuzzies (and makes me cry at the end every single time) is something I may never tire of. I do have a tendency to reach for these books as a form of self-care. If you are feeling crummy, do yourself a favor: make a cup of hot chocolate and grab these gorgeous books. You’ll feel better by the last page, I promise.