Comments on eclectic / eccentric: Book Review: The Graveyard Book

Cara - I didn't even know it was based on a sh...

2009-11-25T16:49:38.741-06:00

Cara - I didn't even know it was based on a short story -ech, I'm terrible.

I so agree with you on the ending and that excerpt...

2009-11-25T15:31:49.412-06:00

I so agree with you on the ending and that excerpt. I actually read the short story the book was based on recently in an anthology. It wasn't a great short story. Bod was better in book form.

Serena - The pressure is rather intense out there;...

2009-11-24T15:43:37.725-06:00

Serena - The pressure is rather intense out there; I kept seeing it around and had to find out what the fuss was all about.

Andi - It is so funny how people are on either side of the issue; I'd never even considered it before this post.

I tend to be a bigger fan of Gaiman's children...

2009-11-24T14:34:49.328-06:00

I tend to be a bigger fan of Gaiman's childrens/juvenile fiction. I read American Gods and didn't like it so much, and I wasn't bowled over the Sandman. I will read more of his adult offerings, but for now Coraline and The Graveyard Book remain faves. The "Danse Macabre" chapter was especially beautiful. I really need to own a copy of this one to share with the stepkiddos. They'd loooove it.

I've read some great reviews of this book, but...

2009-11-23T12:58:16.266-06:00

I've read some great reviews of this book, but haven't caved to the pressure yet.

Rebecca - I agree. It's such a wonderful story...

2009-11-22T10:59:48.529-06:00

Rebecca - I agree. It's such a wonderful story for kids. You should read more Gaiman!

I liked it: perfect for a kids book. I haven't...

2009-11-20T22:02:46.241-06:00

I liked it: perfect for a kids book. I haven't read any adult Gaiman novels, so can't comment on that. This was my only experience!

Jen - I sort of felt the same. Amanda - I wonder ...

2009-11-20T19:44:53.295-06:00

Jen - I sort of felt the same.

Amanda - I wonder if Gaiman has two camps of people?

Puss - That seems to be the consensus.

She - Yay for the adult books!

Stephanie - I was adamant in my refusal to not buy this book for quite some time, and then bam! I gave in.

Stacy - I really liked American Gods, but it's pretty weighty to start with. I would suggest Good Omens as a starting point.

I've never read Gaiman, but have American Gods...

2009-11-20T19:28:00.436-06:00

I've never read Gaiman, but have American Gods as the one I want to start with. What do you think?

I am very intrigued with this book! Uh-oh ... anot...

2009-11-20T17:05:00.742-06:00

I am very intrigued with this book! Uh-oh ... another book temptation. As my Presbyterian grandma used to say ... get the behind me, Satan! :-D

I know the scene you're talking about-- it alm...

2009-11-20T16:59:32.736-06:00

I know the scene you're talking about-- it almost made me cry!

I really enjoyed this as it was my first experience with one of Gaiman's children's books, so it was neat to see how else his writing could take form. I am still partial to his adult novels though :)

I though the book had just what it needed. My revi...

2009-11-20T13:13:28.680-06:00

I though the book had just what it needed. My review is here.

I have yet to like Gaiman's adult fiction, but...

2009-11-20T13:08:16.306-06:00

I have yet to like Gaiman's adult fiction, but i hope that will change.

The answer to your question is yes - which is why ...

2009-11-20T11:59:31.520-06:00

The answer to your question is yes - which is why I didn't like the book as much as others did. My review is here, and while I loved the characters I really was disappointed with the plot. There were a lot of good things about the book - but not enough meat to be satisfying.