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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
So good most of the way through, but a disappointing ending. It's hard to tell whether I just feel this way because I LOVE the film and the ending is SO different. I understand why the filmmakers changed it as this would have been an especially anti-climactic ending on the screen.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it somehow progressed too fast in my opinion. I didn't get to know the characters as well as I'd have liked to. But it made me want to read more of Gaimans books!
Reading Neil Gaiman is like wearing your favourite sweater. Except that that sweater starts acting up in weird ways, forcing you to dance and jump and do things you normally wouldn’t do when you’re wearing it. It makes you get into trouble by making you play random pranks, both on other people and yourself. It causes you to jump into puddles and climb very high mountains, and you’ll get both dripping wet and terrified. It will cause you to run as you never thought possible. It will take you on sails through relentless seas (and skies). It will take you to the farthest land. It will make you play with fire. And you will never know beforehand what will happen but, in the end, truth is you will have had fun.
And this one is the most fun I’ve read so far. It comforts me that I have only read three Neil Gaiman’s books because that means I will get into trouble so many more times still. I can’t wait to go on another adventure.
It’s not just fun, it is a beautiful book: you see, there’s a wonderful lesson here about freedom; about how love cannot be ownership, but companionship. How love is not a contest, but a benevolent giving gesture. How you can never trust your siblings not to kill you by poison (just kidding!). How there is always more than meets the eye, and how you must exit your comfort zone to see beyond.
A final note: do not give this to your children. Whoever said fairy tales were only for them was probably dead inside, and this one in particular needs to be taken down by mature readers. After all, there’s both beauty and horror concealed in these pages. But it is well worth the journey.
And this one is the most fun I’ve read so far. It comforts me that I have only read three Neil Gaiman’s books because that means I will get into trouble so many more times still. I can’t wait to go on another adventure.
It’s not just fun, it is a beautiful book: you see, there’s a wonderful lesson here about freedom; about how love cannot be ownership, but companionship. How love is not a contest, but a benevolent giving gesture. How you can never trust your siblings not to kill you by poison (just kidding!). How there is always more than meets the eye, and how you must exit your comfort zone to see beyond.
A final note: do not give this to your children. Whoever said fairy tales were only for them was probably dead inside, and this one in particular needs to be taken down by mature readers. After all, there’s both beauty and horror concealed in these pages. But it is well worth the journey.
Written so sweetly. I wasn't sure in the beginning, but the characters and story were developed beautifully. I loved it, especially Yvaine. It made me just fall in love with the moon and the stars.
Cute and entertaining story in the usual Gaiman fashion
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Complicated
At first I didn’t like the book, Dunstans story was not nearly as interesting as Tristran's. Although as I got deeper into the book I did not want to stop.
Rating is more between 3-4.
I have to admit, I'm having trouble rating. This is my first time reading the novel after years of watching and adoring the movie.
I fear I'm grading the book poorly against the movie, which is unfair.
To be fair, I did enjoy the book, found it an easy read, and was satisfied upon reaching the conclusion (though it was quite anti-climatic).
I would recommend it as well, and the movie.
I have to admit, I'm having trouble rating. This is my first time reading the novel after years of watching and adoring the movie.
I fear I'm grading the book poorly against the movie, which is unfair.
To be fair, I did enjoy the book, found it an easy read, and was satisfied upon reaching the conclusion (though it was quite anti-climatic).
I would recommend it as well, and the movie.
I came in hoping for a taste of the whimsical, flowery vibe of the movie—and instead got a very different kind of detail obsession. Let’s just say the author really loves describing every inch of the female characters... a bit more than I signed up for. Not the right fit for my reading mood, so I’m tapping out before it gets any more “close-up.” Respect the art, but this reader’s moving on!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
ta książka była tak niesamowicie nieangażująca… w pewnym momencie zaczęłam czytać jedynie dialogi i to pozwoliło mi przebrnąć do końca. historia mnie nie porwała, a pewne opisy były wręcz bezsensowne i obrzydliwe (widać wielki impact male gaze).