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A review by fulltimefiction
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
4.0
I loved the movie. I waited a long time to read the book so I can forget the events of the movie (and I did) but my mistake was listening to the audiobook. Not that Neil’s narration wasn’t great (I loved it and also enjoyed the music effects) but my mind refuses to focus on anything fantasy or even mystery sometimes. I don’t sit still and listen to audiobooks, you see. I repeated lots of passages because my mind drifted off… eventually decided to read it (and glad I did). I have no idea why I wanted to listen to the audiobook, anyway. I guess it was available in my library? It’s such a short book that I could’ve finished easily in one sitting.
What I want to say I wasn’t creeped out. But I loved Coraline’s character, she’s brave, intelligent, and kind. The cat was another highlight of this book. Also, the story overall was well-written of course and enjoyable. I didn’t think I’m going to like it because it’s a “children” book but I actually believe it’s something that anyone might enjoy regardless of their age. I’m certainly considering telling the story to my young cousin now.
What I want to say I wasn’t creeped out. But I loved Coraline’s character, she’s brave, intelligent, and kind. The cat was another highlight of this book. Also, the story overall was well-written of course and enjoyable. I didn’t think I’m going to like it because it’s a “children” book but I actually believe it’s something that anyone might enjoy regardless of their age. I’m certainly considering telling the story to my young cousin now.