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lurker_stalker's review against another edition
5.0
I've not been disappointed by any book I've read by Neil Gaiman and this one is no exception. The full-cast production I bought from Audible made it even better. I've decided that all Gaiman books should be read with the ears.
The Graveyard book has several stories covering Nobody Owens as he grows from a toddler into a capable young man. Each episode covered is entertaining and kept me completely engrossed. The actors made Gaiman's fantastic descriptions and dialogue really come to life. I couldn't help but feel like I was right there with them.
The individual stories were interesting but they all brought us closer to the over-arching story line - finding out who killed Bod's family and why. Along the way, we got to meet so many wonderful residents of the graveyard, as well as some very interesting visitors.
I obviously recommend reading this one. And if you've got a young person in your life, it's safe to read it together. No sex or gory bits at all.
The Graveyard book has several stories covering Nobody Owens as he grows from a toddler into a capable young man. Each episode covered is entertaining and kept me completely engrossed. The actors made Gaiman's fantastic descriptions and dialogue really come to life. I couldn't help but feel like I was right there with them.
The individual stories were interesting but they all brought us closer to the over-arching story line - finding out who killed Bod's family and why. Along the way, we got to meet so many wonderful residents of the graveyard, as well as some very interesting visitors.
I obviously recommend reading this one. And if you've got a young person in your life, it's safe to read it together. No sex or gory bits at all.
meganbrieann1998's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
royalwaves's review against another edition
4.0
I read a review saying that Neil Gaiman wrote each part on its own and then combined them into this book and knowing that going in I think helped quite a bit as this reads like a collection of short stories.
This has a great found family and while it’s not a new favourite middle grade for me I would still recommend it and possibly re-read it in the future. I only wish that I had read this when I was younger as more than likely it would have been a favourite.
This has a great found family and while it’s not a new favourite middle grade for me I would still recommend it and possibly re-read it in the future. I only wish that I had read this when I was younger as more than likely it would have been a favourite.
amandajune97's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is more like a 3.5⭐️ but I rounded it down bc it kinda dragged for me a little bit. The beginning was interesting and Bod got up to a lot of hijinks but the middle was kind of slow. The end shocked me though as I wasn’t anticipating it to go the way that it did. A fun time but I have a feeling this is gonna be a bit forgettable.
ageekybibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
A good book, I've never really read much from Neil Gaiman apart from Coraline. So when I saw this and read the blurb I thought why not give it a shot. It's a not bad read actually and quite enjoyable. =]
lacers526's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute story that was made even better by the full cast audio narration. It’s a coming-of-age story with a paranormal twist that I thought was super creative. The sleer were (was?) super creepy in this narration and the narrators of some characters even sing. That isn’t something I’ve seen very often. A really wonderful reading experience for my ears.
Overall, the story was entertaining. I don’t think it’s made itself into one of my favorites, but it was enjoyable .
interstellarcas's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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
erinrebecca922's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
What a delightful book with a fun premise! Neil Gaiman never fails at this.
linlin_'s review against another edition
5.0
Gammel favoritt, like bra nå som første gang jeg leste den. Utrolig fin historie, som passer for alle
ahmedbelal's review against another edition
4.0
The book was nice and enjoyable. My rating is 4/5 stars.
The writing style is very simple but beautiful, which makes reading this book really easy, especially for the younger audience. You can tell from the story and the writing style that it targets younger audience (it is a young adult book after all), but it was still enjoyable for me as an adult.
I have the illustrated version and, despite there being very few illustrations (only one illustration before each chapter, and there are eight chapters if I recall correctly), I liked the illustrations. It made me feel a bit more immersed in the world.
The book can be thought of as a collection of short stories as every chapter tells a different story that the protagonist (Bod) experiences at a different age. The stories are sometimes related and sometimes are not. The time jump between the stories (chapters) also differs.
The ending made me a bit emotional. For me, it was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.
The only thing negative I can say about this book is that it did not mention enough details about why The Jacks of All Trades want to kill Bod so bad. It just tells this prophecy that was said a very long ago, and that was it. It just wasn't convincing enough for me. Maybe I missed something and if I re-read the book, I would form a different opinion, but this is just how I feel at the moment.
The writing style is very simple but beautiful, which makes reading this book really easy, especially for the younger audience. You can tell from the story and the writing style that it targets younger audience (it is a young adult book after all), but it was still enjoyable for me as an adult.
I have the illustrated version and, despite there being very few illustrations (only one illustration before each chapter, and there are eight chapters if I recall correctly), I liked the illustrations. It made me feel a bit more immersed in the world.
The book can be thought of as a collection of short stories as every chapter tells a different story that the protagonist (Bod) experiences at a different age. The stories are sometimes related and sometimes are not. The time jump between the stories (chapters) also differs.
The ending made me a bit emotional. For me, it was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.
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The only thing negative I can say about this book is that it did not mention enough details about why The Jacks of All Trades want to kill Bod so bad. It just tells this prophecy that was said a very long ago, and that was it. It just wasn't convincing enough for me. Maybe I missed something and if I re-read the book, I would form a different opinion, but this is just how I feel at the moment.