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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
І знову я повертаюся до свого загадкового та найбільш неординарного фентезійного автора. Мова іде про Ніла Ґеймана та його роман «Зоряний пил». Звичайно, книга належить до жанру фентезі, але я б більше відніс її до казки. Але не такої, як усі, а іншої. Просто тут усе просякнуте Нілом Ґейманом, але іншим Ґейманом через трішки змінений стиль, ніж у більшості його книг. Автор розповідає, що ідея історії прийшла до нього під час Тусонської вечірки, що відбувалася після Всесвітньої премії фентезі в 1991 році, коли він спостерігав за нічним небом залитими зірками та побачив падаюче небесне тіло.
Далі у блозі.
Далі у блозі.
Oddly sexual - some of the descriptions of female characters were just creepy. I don’t mind sexual content but it was so out of the blue and felt out of place for the story. I did enjoy the whimsical writing but it wasn’t enough to hold my attention. After learning about the author it just soured the story even more and added another layer of creepy to said descriptions of female characters.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A whimsical, magical and adventurous novel with a touch of romance, enchanting quests and timeless fairytale charm. One of the best books ever written! Loved every single thing.
Favourite quote: “There was a skyness to the sky and a nowness to the world that he had never seen or felt or realized before.”
Favourite quote: “There was a skyness to the sky and a nowness to the world that he had never seen or felt or realized before.”
The book that rekindled my LOVE of fairy tales: A treasure.
My first Neil Gaiman book, and sadly a very short read that ends when you are just getting warmed up and on board with Tristran Thorn and his mystical fallen star, Yvone. But all fairy tales have to end so we can move on with our lives and well, write up a review about just how they transformed our hearts with more hope, more belief in the magical world, and more joy for living. Here's why Stardust goes on my special shelf of treasured books, and for that I am a huge devoted and new Neil Gaiman fan.
1. I didn't know it was a fairy tale. A lovely surprise factor that unfolded slowly .... a little like fairy dust from a fairy. That's right. I don't read all the publisher reviewers and I like not knowing what's coming in a book and sometimes, I hardly know the premise, and I'll tell you that I've read some of the best books of my life that way: knowing very little about them, and likewise, some of the worst books that I just could not stomach ("Pillars of the Earth" being a prominent example, why that book is so popular confounds me but anyway!)
2. LOVE the story-telling voice. It's easy enough to where the author isn't bragging with every word from the thesaurus and you can keep pace, there are only a handful of characters and sub-plots to keep track of (and I do appreciate complexities of Game of Thrones too but this one doesn't go there and that's fine.) And you have more time to bond with the very few characters, and yet there is mystery, some light suspense, and wonderful just wonderful imagery. Gaiman pains a world behind Wall - the city that separates real from fantasy or Faerie land - that warms the hard. The writing is compelling but I had to warm up to it.
3. The life lessons, the wisdom is wonderful and notable just like it should be from any great fairy tale. Here's my favorites:
1. You don't start a new relationship arguing with your lover's mother.
2. You don't - simply can't - make someone love you even if you fulfill an absurd and strange and impossible promise that you shake hands on.
3. You don't hurt other people's feelings in order to pursue your own goals.
4. You always trust your gut and your intuition - a repeating theme for Tristran.
5. You don't need to know how to get where you are going, just that you are going there and will figure it out.
And so many, many more nuggets of wisdom.
4. Unforgettable characters: The man in the woods who first helped Tristran - the dialogue between them was genius and I had hoped he'd show up again but didn't. The witches were funny, especially when they were being cruel to each other. Don't ask, just read. And the Strumhold brothers and all their super cautions were an amusing subplot.
Neil Gaiman is a refreshing, imaginative, and wonderful simply wonderful storyteller with a magical mind. I simply love an author who believes in fairy tales and can bring it to life as Gaiman did with Stardust. I'd love to hear the audio version of this book, as he has a most gorgeous voice for narration. And read more fairy tales. Now reading: The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
My first Neil Gaiman book, and sadly a very short read that ends when you are just getting warmed up and on board with Tristran Thorn and his mystical fallen star, Yvone. But all fairy tales have to end so we can move on with our lives and well, write up a review about just how they transformed our hearts with more hope, more belief in the magical world, and more joy for living. Here's why Stardust goes on my special shelf of treasured books, and for that I am a huge devoted and new Neil Gaiman fan.
1. I didn't know it was a fairy tale. A lovely surprise factor that unfolded slowly .... a little like fairy dust from a fairy. That's right. I don't read all the publisher reviewers and I like not knowing what's coming in a book and sometimes, I hardly know the premise, and I'll tell you that I've read some of the best books of my life that way: knowing very little about them, and likewise, some of the worst books that I just could not stomach ("Pillars of the Earth" being a prominent example, why that book is so popular confounds me but anyway!)
2. LOVE the story-telling voice. It's easy enough to where the author isn't bragging with every word from the thesaurus and you can keep pace, there are only a handful of characters and sub-plots to keep track of (and I do appreciate complexities of Game of Thrones too but this one doesn't go there and that's fine.) And you have more time to bond with the very few characters, and yet there is mystery, some light suspense, and wonderful just wonderful imagery. Gaiman pains a world behind Wall - the city that separates real from fantasy or Faerie land - that warms the hard. The writing is compelling but I had to warm up to it.
3. The life lessons, the wisdom is wonderful and notable just like it should be from any great fairy tale. Here's my favorites:
1. You don't start a new relationship arguing with your lover's mother.
2. You don't - simply can't - make someone love you even if you fulfill an absurd and strange and impossible promise that you shake hands on.
3. You don't hurt other people's feelings in order to pursue your own goals.
4. You always trust your gut and your intuition - a repeating theme for Tristran.
5. You don't need to know how to get where you are going, just that you are going there and will figure it out.
And so many, many more nuggets of wisdom.
4. Unforgettable characters: The man in the woods who first helped Tristran - the dialogue between them was genius and I had hoped he'd show up again but didn't. The witches were funny, especially when they were being cruel to each other. Don't ask, just read. And the Strumhold brothers and all their super cautions were an amusing subplot.
Neil Gaiman is a refreshing, imaginative, and wonderful simply wonderful storyteller with a magical mind. I simply love an author who believes in fairy tales and can bring it to life as Gaiman did with Stardust. I'd love to hear the audio version of this book, as he has a most gorgeous voice for narration. And read more fairy tales. Now reading: The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
What a beautifully written "adult fairytale"! It's on point.
Not my style. An adult fairy tale crossed between something like the Hobbit and Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe.
This was a pretty good fairytale. I found Neil Gaiman's imagination quite amazing, so I can see what people mean when they say he's a magician with words. The characters and places he creates in such a short story are great.
I listened to the audiobook and at first struggled to get into the story, but I persevered and ended up liking the author's narration. His voice is very soothing, so this makes for a good bedtime story for adults.
The only downside for me was that I didn't feel particularly invested in any of the characters or the story itself. It felt very much like a fairytale, which is what it set out to do, so I can't really fault it for its medium. It was an easy, fun read, but not one that moved me in any way.
Overall, I would rate this 3.5 stars for my personal enjoyment. However, for what the story is, I don't think it could've been done any better.
I listened to the audiobook and at first struggled to get into the story, but I persevered and ended up liking the author's narration. His voice is very soothing, so this makes for a good bedtime story for adults.
The only downside for me was that I didn't feel particularly invested in any of the characters or the story itself. It felt very much like a fairytale, which is what it set out to do, so I can't really fault it for its medium. It was an easy, fun read, but not one that moved me in any way.
Overall, I would rate this 3.5 stars for my personal enjoyment. However, for what the story is, I don't think it could've been done any better.
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No