Comments on: The Graveyard Book: A Review

By: Shelley @ ChainReading

Shelley @ ChainReading — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:28:37 +0000

I also liked this one better than Coraline. Gaiman is kind of a tease, isn’t he?

By: Carl V.

Carl V. — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:30:32 +0000

Very nice review! I’m so glad you enjoyed this wonderful book. The only thing more pleasurable than reading it for ones self is listening to Neil Gaiman read it on audio. I have done both and both come highly recommended! Neverwhere will probably always be my favorite Neil Gaiman book, in some ways because it is the first novel of his that I read but also because I absolutely love the story, but The Graveyard Book will definitely remain right near the top because it is an amazingly realized piece of fiction.

By: jspeyton

jspeyton — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:13:22 +0000

Mee: A lot of people seem to like “Coraline.” I think it was just a little too simple for me. At least for what I expecting. It is cute, though!

Lightheaded: He was so mysterious! And secretive. I liked Ms. Lupescu too. I wanted to know more about her as well.

Tom C: At Large, At Small is another of her books that I want to read. It’s pretty high up on the TBR list.

Vasilly: I’d like to re-read this myself, though I think I’d have a hard time fitting this in with my reading schedule at the time. I need to designate at least a month out of the year for re-reads. Hmm, maybe I’ll do that for the next readathon.

Rebecca: You should give The Graveyard Book a try. It’s not really scary at all, despite the ghosts and such. It’s a little suspenseful, but nothing at all to make you jump at shadows.

Molly: It certainly was. Now that I’m interested in reading YA novels, it makes me want to read previous Newbury Award winners.

S. Krishna: I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it!

By: jspeyton

jspeyton — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:55:39 +0000

Memory: Thank you!

Kathy: Oddly enough, I do want to see the movie. I think I’d enjoy it much more than the book. lol

Steph: I totally get what you mean about Gaiman being kind of hit or miss. I’ve tried to start Stardust a few times and haven’t had much luck. I’d give The Graveyard Book a try though. You might be surprised.

Belle: I hope you get a chance to read it soon! You’ll love it.

Karen: I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it!

Elizabeth: I haven’t been of everything Gaiman’s writing either, but this one is one of my favorites. Everything Gaiman does well, he did it in this book.

Kristen: Two months?! You should charge late fees! LoL.

By: S. Krishna

S. Krishna — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:58:24 +0000

Glad you enjoyed this one, I want to read it.

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:36:46 +0000

I’m kind of a wuss when it comes to scary books/movies, so the level of darkness in Coraline was about right for me, and I really enjoyed it. But I agree that The Graveyard Book is far superior. And I also agree that what Gaiman left unwritten adds to the book as much as what he wrote. Definitely a worthy Newbery winner.

By: Rebecca Reid

Rebecca Reid — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:52:12 +0000

I have heard this is like the “Jungle Book”, which I enjoyed. But I don’t like “scary” ghost books so I’m a bit wary. I’ll probably still read it because I want to read all Newbery winners someday.

By: Vasilly

Vasilly — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:19:10 +0000

You wrote a great review! Gaiman did leave the mystery of Silas to the readers. I read it months ago and will probably read it again soon.

By: Tom C

Tom C — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:35:35 +0000

Thanks for your comments on mine – the Fadiman I read was her book of essays, At Large and Small which was very good, but I’ve also read Ex Libris as you have. I notice The Graveyard book is five stars on Amazon – definitely one to watch out for I think.

By: Lightheaded

Lightheaded — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:16:50 +0000

I liked Silas best