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A review by lindseyrenee
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is such a whimsical middle grade that connected every single character in that graveyard directly to my heart. It’s been so long since I’ve teared up from a book but the ending got me. Nobody Owens officially has a permanent place with me.
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail