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A review by moonlightcupofcocoa
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When I first came across The Graveyard Book, all I knew was that it was about a boy growing up in a graveyard. I wasn’t sure how a story like this could work, but I was drawn in by the mystery of it. I knew I had to give it a try.
Usually, it takes me a while to truly settle into a book, but here, the opening scene had me instantly hooked. It manages a perfect balance of humor and suspense, making you feel tense while leaving you too curious to look away.
And then you meet the graveyard residents. Each one is memorable, each has their quirks and histories, and it feels like you get to know them intimately, not only as they are in death but as they once were in life.
In classic Gaiman fashion, the story is filled with unanswered mysteries and hints that make the world feel deep and storied. By the end, you won’t have every answer—and for me, that was part of the charm. Allow my mind to wander and wonder, please.
It’s always bittersweet goodbye in the end, no matter how many times I've read this book. I am always in tears by the last page.
’ve both read the book and listened to the audiobook versions (one narrated by Neil Gaiman himself and the other a full-cast performance). Each is wonderfully done, but the full-cast version is my favourite—the voices of each character feel exactly as they did in my head.
Usually, it takes me a while to truly settle into a book, but here, the opening scene had me instantly hooked. It manages a perfect balance of humor and suspense, making you feel tense while leaving you too curious to look away.
And then you meet the graveyard residents. Each one is memorable, each has their quirks and histories, and it feels like you get to know them intimately, not only as they are in death but as they once were in life.
In classic Gaiman fashion, the story is filled with unanswered mysteries and hints that make the world feel deep and storied. By the end, you won’t have every answer—and for me, that was part of the charm. Allow my mind to wander and wonder, please.
It’s always bittersweet goodbye in the end, no matter how many times I've read this book. I am always in tears by the last page.
’ve both read the book and listened to the audiobook versions (one narrated by Neil Gaiman himself and the other a full-cast performance). Each is wonderfully done, but the full-cast version is my favourite—the voices of each character feel exactly as they did in my head.