A review by marareading
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

I have loved reading more of Gaiman's catalog recently.  The wit, and cozy feeling fo this story was fantastic.  He has a way of writing these stories that pulls you in and lulls you into a welcomed trance. 

This story is about Bod. Short for Nobody Owens. A Strange man killed his family when he was a baby and he was raised by the ghosts in a graveyard. He also has a mysterious guardian.  As we watch him grow, we learnore about the graveyard, these amazing characters, his guardian,  and all of the interesting dealings of the worlds we cannot see as the living. 

I love the way Gaiman pulls things together in his novels. Every detail makes sense. Nothing is there that doesn't need to be. Everything is in it's place. Every character has their distinct voice and purpose.  I enjoy his writing SO MUCH. If you haven't read his books I highly recommend starting with this YA novel or my favorite,  Neverwhere. 
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