The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
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Book Reviews of The Neverending Story
Book Review: The best fantasy book I've ever read!
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember watching the movie when I was really little and I loved it. When I was 12 and the sequel came out, I became intrigued and decided that I wanted to read the book. When I was finally able to obtain a copy, I fell in love with it immediately. I am 19 now and an English major in college. This book is one that I have never forgotten and it has inspired me to become a writer. Without a doubt this is, and always will be, the best fantasy book that I've ever read. The story is wonderful and thought-provoking for its views of the importance of imagination, bravery, honesty, ect. Also, the descriptions in it are so realistic that I could actually see the characters in my head as I read it. This book is not just a children's book; rather, it is a book that adults can love and learn from as well. I firmly believe that anyone who wants to write fantasy should read this book. It is a wonderful, and beautiful example of the genre.Book Review: Imagination made of twenty-six phonetic symbols.
Summary: 5 Stars
The Neverending Story is, simply put, the most influential book that I have read in my life. I first read it at the age of 10, when I was still trying to figure out who and what I was. Countless teachers had chastised me for "having my head in the clouds" and "imagining when I should be learning", and it wasn't until The Neverending Story that I realized there was nothing wrong with me. In fact, I learned that imagination is possibly our most important quality. We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams, and only the music keeps us human. Only the dreams keep life worth living. The Neverending Story made a mark on me in a way that nothing ever has. It changed me, in a most fundamental way. To any parents with small children, I would recommend this to them. And to any ten-year old wondering who you are...read the book, and maybe you'll find out.Book Review: Wonderful Story
Summary: 5 Stars
I first watched this movie in 1990 and read the book in 1997. It didn't occur to me to write a review back then but since I'm at it now, here it goes. This book is a delightful read. Most people would choose to read the book first and then watch the movie but they often find that the film (1984) does not live up to their expectations. I loved the movie and also the book since the latter has more depth plus I had the benefit of visualization from having watched the first and second films before reading the book. The novel is full of imagination and details that are not fully explored in the films. It helps to fill in the blanks in certain areas and features more character development. You really get a feel of what it's like to be Bastian in the sense the author intended. For me, The Neverending Story will always be a classic for having been first exposed to it at an impressionable age.Book Review: Do What You Wish
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my top five books of all time, and I've read a lot.... The story of Basitan is a dark farie tale, at once enticing us to follow our dreams and reminding us that we cannot let those dreams control us. Bastian is all of us at one time or another - passed over, kicked around and so enamoured of his fantasy world that he nearly loses the real one. I saw myself in there, as have many other people.As others have said, the movies cannot compare to the book. I loved the first movie, and still do. I give some credit to the second for at least trying to make the attempt to follow the book. I refuse to acknowledge the existence of the third.
This is one that I recommend heartily and without reservation. And when you are done, give it to someone else.
It's that kind of book....
Book Review: I wish it never-ended!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having grown up loving the movie, I had to read the book as an adult. I love the movie just the way it is, but knowing when it was made (without CG, special effests, etc..) I knew lots of really cool stuff had probably been left out.
The book is actually both movies (1&2) so that was cool since I have only seen the second one a couple of times. (We all know is stinks compared to the first one. Of course gotta love J.B - RIP)
I wouldn't mind seeing a few of these left out parts in a new version of the movie, like the desert and lion part.
I only wish this one had the Orin on the cover like in the movie, that would be sweet. Also, I thought it was cool that the book is printed in two different color inks, one for the world of Fantasia, and one for bastians' world. Neat!