I’ve heard a lot that children books by Neil Gaiman are scarier than his books for adults. I’ve already read most of his books for adults and I finished Coraline today. And it is much scarier than anything else I read by him. It’s also very gripping and I would definitely read it to my children (if I had any).
It’s beautifully told and I love Coraline, she’s such a sweet girl. It also pulls you right into the world and doesn’t let you go. Exactly what you would expect from a novel by Neil Gaiman. I know why I love that guy.
Only two problems with it:
- It made me miss my station in the subway.
- It’s short.
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Btw. They’re making a Coraline movie, in case you didn’t know.
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Yes. (!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!)
Coraline was even scarier that The Wolves in the Walls – and it was fantastic!
I can’t wait for the movie (even though I’m sceptical about 3D…).
And I can’t wait for The Graveyard Book.
(Could I be any more of a fangirl? I think not. Aw well…)
Gaiman, unlike Coelho, has my deep and abiding love.
I couldn’t agree with you more, except that I still have to read The Wolves…
*sigh* Neil *sigh* Gaiman *sigh*…
Yeah – a Coraline movie. Apparently with Teri Hatcher (from Desperate Housewives) starring as the Mother. Why oh why? Now I’m totally torn – must watch…yet won’t be able to without grinding my teeth, I can’t STAND Teri Hatcher, she’ll RUIN IT!!
Maybe it helps that you don’t have to see her? It’s an animated movie after all.
But I know what you mean. I wouldn’t have chosen her for this role, although I do not share your obvious dislike. I just don’t really care about her.
I’m more worried about the 3D part. I saw Beowulf in 3D and it was not good.
Coraline looks pretty good; it’s amazing how many big name actors they get for these animated flicks
I guess it’s fun doing these movies – and it’s a good execise for your voice performance. So it doesn’t surprise me that much. :)
But it definitely is cool.
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