A review by manuphoto
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

adventurous emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

What a lovely read, Gaiman is such a great writer. His characters are always beautifully depicted, his stories flow effortlessly and his ideas are bonkers. I just love his work.

Although aimed at a young public, this book is compelling, elegantly written and fun to read. The story is appealing, the characters relatable and Gaiman’s prose is as good as ever. I just couldn’t put it down, I always wanted to know what was coming next!

The novel oscillates between tender moments for the young protagonist Bod and more somber events, all perfectly balanced. I was touched by the characters and the story, but I was also entertained and curious because of the plot.

It’s the kind of story you can read to children by the fire, but also the kind that you read as an adult to reflect on childhood, family and friends. Gaiman’s masterful writing makes all these themes potent in his novel, without ever becoming cumbersome or boring. 

I really enjoyed that one and I think it’ll stay with me for quite some time.