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Coraline by Neil Gaiman

21 reviews

sparksofkell's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping

squibbers_stox's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

A slightly creepy, lighthearted, fantasy read. Coraline is a brave and inspiring protagonist.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Confinement

Moderate: Death and Toxic relationship

Subject matter of the occult

ivywall's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Hullo! This was a wild ride! I loved the movie so I decided to read the book. The introduction and story surrounding the writing process was intriguing and candid. There were some very memorable quotes and an air of spunk and curiosity throughout the novel. It shows what bravery is all about; being terrified and doing the right thing anyhow. It reminds me of how I thought as a child which was quite refreshing. I give it a 4.5 only because I wish it were longer

and although it was mainly soft magic used in the plot, I would like a few more explanations as to what exactly the Beldam is and where Coraline is trapped. Is it a giant rat monster?? Who’s to say?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

buzzinfly's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Cannibalism, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Minor: Animal cruelty, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

nyctaea's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, and Confinement

Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, and Abandonment

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

pacifickat's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Neil Gaiman understands how to write magic, especially dark magic, in a way that makes it feel real and old and timeless. He also picks at the edges of our deepest, most primal fears without revealing too much at a time. Love the way he plays with old magic tropes (black cats, talismen, portals, the monster under the bed, mist) in ways that make them feel both refreshingly new and impossibly ancient at the same time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Slavery and Violence

Minor: Animal death, Kidnapping, Murder, and Abandonment

annie_brewer's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Having read the book after watching the movie, my imagination was spoilt! 

However, the colourful imagery from the screen fit in nicely with the tale and I am impressed how strong and accurate the movie adaptation was. The parts of the writing not included in the movie were also able to fit in seamlessly in my reccolection of the movie world and were testament to Gaiman's storytelling writing.

The impatient and paticular temprament of Coraline is exceptionally believable, the oddball characters she encounters are an unsettling delight, and the other mother is the queen of creepy!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

blitz_ramna's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

For starters, I do love the movie. Even though I do love the movie, for a long time I always wanted to read the book but I somehow never got around to it until now. My best friend bought me a copy for my birthday and I decided to wait to read during the Fall and Halloween. 
I have now found a new favorite. Such a great children's book. The dark themes of the film are there in the book, but with a few extras (not giving any spoilers). 
This book is a must read! 
I also love that I now have my own copy of the book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Gore, and Blood

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting

zakura317's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment

bowlingforboots's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting