The Graveyard Book

The Graveyard Book

2008 • 336 pages

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Average rating4.2

15

I've heard about Neil Gaiman for years. my one friend is always trying to get me to read his books. I read Coraline last year and found it just as creepy as the movie. I enjoyed that but found myself referencing what i saw in the movie instead of using my imagination.

The graveyard book isn't a movie yet so I can say I've finally read Neil Gaiman. i CHOOSE to read his book, not just because I wanted the relive time in a world from a movie but because it caught my interest.

What a great find. I liked Bod and Silas, and the book was written with such a quirky voice. I see now why everyone loves the author.

I also loved the authors subtle handling of death. He doesn't scare you with the families murders. There are so many ways to write that scene and I thought he handled it so well.


POSSIBLE SPOILERS
I was disappointed by the end. I feel like I didn't get closure. Maybe there is a plan for a sequel? Also, what was the purpose of Scarlett? Where is he expected to go at 15? Alone? I understand that he can't stay there forever, but how about guidance? how does he know what to do with the money? I'm left with all these burning questions.

With this book done, it's off to the next adventure.

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