Stardust by Neil Gaiman
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Book Reviews of Stardust
Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful book. It doesn't just tell the story of a trip from the mundane world into faerie, it tells the story of a boy becoming a man, and how he gains knowledge of himself and his world while doing so.
Some reviewers have complained that the story could have been longer. In the hands of a less-gifted author it could have been a fantasy trilogy still going after ten books. That Gaiman left so much to the reader's imagination is a good thing in my opinion. Leaving so much out underlines just how vast and mysterious faerie is.
Highly recommended.
Book Review: Beautiful story for all ages
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoy reading fantasy books, but I'm careful in selecting them since I don't like those that are too juvenile. My fears were completely unfounded with "Stardust" as this is a beautiful story that "works" on many levels and is suitable for all ages. I was drawn to the characters, most of who have both redeeming and unpleasant qualities that make them believable.
I have the paperback version which is very portable but I now wish I had bought the hardback since this is a book I'd like to keep and pass down to others.
Book Review: Another Great Novel by Gaiman
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoy Gaiman's fantasy novels, and STARDUST is no exception. This is essentially a fairy tale story, written in a simple style, but with a lot of grown-up elements thrown in. The results are quite magical, and this is one of the most purely enjoyable books I've read in a while.
If you like STARDUST, you should also try Gaiman's NEVERWHERE and CORALINE, which are both written in the same spirit. Personally, I believe NEVERWHERE is the best of the three books, but they are all exceptionally good.
Book Review: Stardust
Summary: 5 Stars
Stardust is much different than other books by Gaiman I read. It's much more lightweight and prefect both for bigger kids and adults. Its a very cute story of a boy, who wanting to marry a girl from his village promises to do anything fr her to say yes. It turns out she wants him to get a star that they saw falling and shortly after that Tristran leaves his family and sets out on a long journey to find that fallen star.Book Review: Gaiman is a natural storyteller
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw the movie before I read the book, not my usual order of operations. Loved the movie and the book was perfect. Some story lines were updated for a theatrical delight in order to tell a smoother story in the timeframe, but the book on its own is a stand alone winner. Cuddle up and read it under the blankets with a flashlight and you are sure to enjoy the adventures of Tristran over the Wall!