by Neil Gaiman
This is a fiction horror novel about a boy who lives in a graveyard and is raised by ghosts. I would only read this to kids in 5th, or 6th grade because it is kind of scary and definitely has complex/mature themes including death and violence. If a 4th grader was mature enough and their parent allow...
Neil Gaiman is a magician. I can find no other possible explanation for his unearthly characters, colorful imagination and his enchanting way with words. No ordinary human being could have written this book. That is for certain. “You're alive, Bod. That means you have infinite potential. You can do ...
The authorNeil Richard Gaiman born 10 November 1960 is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films. His notable works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. Gaiman's writing ...
Following the resounding success of my Locus Quest, I faced a dilemma: which reading list to follow it up with? Variety is the spice of life, so I’ve decided to diversify and pursue six different lists simultaneously. This book falls into my LOCUS Y-A list.I think I’ll always have a soft-spot for im...
Example of one of life's supreme ironies: Neil Gaiman said more in 300 pages than JKR did in 4 books (and I'm not very convinced about the other three), yet it's the latter that is internationally famous and universally loved. Seriously, where is the love?
Really for me this book deserves 3.5 stars. I more than liked it... I just didn't love it.Neil Gaiman's talent seems to be immersing you into a world with simplicity, whit and creativity. This has both positive and negative implications. The words on the page a vivid and instantly thrust the prec...
This is about a baby growing up in a graveyard, under the protection of ghosts. Bod, the main character is an interesting character. Neil has created such good and detail characters, without a lot of lengthly dialogue. This book could easily be turned into a movie, or a dark animated film. The way t...
I am sucker for children's books. There is no way I will give any children's book anything below four stars. Because how can I? They take me back to those days when life was still exciting and reading was just this amazing adventure. I am not saying life is dull now but it's just not the same.Neil G...
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