The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

October 25th, 2008 | Leave a comment

I just love Neil Gaiman (not to mention that his looks remind me of a close friend I had in college). Well, I love his books, too, and this one was no exception. It’s my third Gaiman, and although I still think I liked Coraline a tiny bit better, I loved The Graveyard Book.

Just like Coraline, I listened to this on audio with my two teenage sons. If you haven’t heard Gaiman narrate his own books, you’re definitely missing out. Most authors should not narrate their own books; Gaiman is one who should never allow someone else to do so. His voice is perfect for it, and of course, no one would ever know his books better than he does.

The Graveyard Book contains a colorful (though some are long dead) cast of characters, some very creepy scenes, and some genuinely heartwarming ones. It’s one of those perfect children’s/YA books in which it was definitely written to also appeal to adults. It was great for the R.I.P. Challenge, and it was great to experience another one of Gaiman’s treasures as a family.

2008, 320 pp.

Neil Gaiman’s website.

Neil Gaiman’s web journal. (I’m a subscriber)

Framed

November 1st, 2008 at 4:11 pm · Reply

I would really like to listen to this book on audio. I’ve read four Gaiman books now and really like them, but I think it would be fun to listen to one.

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November 2nd, 2008 at 8:10 am · Reply

I think I enjoyed The Graveyard Book slightly more than Coraline, but it’s a very close call…

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