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The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel, Volume 2 by Neil Gaiman

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mela_318's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

fictionalkate's review against another edition

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4.0

After reading the first volume I was eagerly anticipating the second (and final!) graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's award-winning novel, The Graveyard Book. Five different artists lend their skills to deliver a beautifully cohesive story featuring Nobody "Bod" Owens and ghostly friends. Picking up where the first volume finished, this instalment shows as Bod navigates growing up in the graveyard among ghosts who never age and the threat the man named Jack still poses.

Many artists each with their own style contribute over the course of the two volumes and it is clear they are each a part of the same story. I loved how wonderfully the story flows. I've never really considered myself a graphic novel person before but I can truly appreciate how much effort has gone into making sure the artists are true to Neil Gaiman's story. The horror, magic and whimsy of Gaiman's storytelling is evident in every frame of this book. The illustrations are stunning in their portrayal of Bod's graveyard life and bring the gothic to life. The contrast of the supernatural with the everyday world was delivered nicely and I liked the continuity between the first volume and the second one.

Since reading the first volume, I couldn't wait to find out what happen next so I read the original novel. I was impressed with how true to the novel the graphic version was. All the characters, details and story are the same yet different from the original and I loved how well they worked. Each works perfectly on their own or as a companion each other. The two volumes of the graphic adaptation are harmonious with many elements being carried over throughout the two books. I truly loved how well everything worked together.

If you are not a novel-reading person or know someone who doesn't like books for their wordiness - I highly recommend these graphic novels. The illustrations are gorgeous and deliver the entire story with the eerie drawings and vivid characters bringing the story to life. IF you loved Neil Gaimans's original novel, you will appreciate the work everyone involved in this project has put into keeping it authentic. It is a great addition to the Graveyard Book universe.

Thanks to Bloomsbury Australia for the review copy

samidhak's review against another edition

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5.0

BRB crying.

I love all of these characters and more than anything I love the message of the whole story. What an epic journey it has been following Nobody Owens till the end.

titanic's review against another edition

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5.0

I'm so glad volume 2 was made, it was a perfect ending to a brilliant story. I'm sad that each book only had 160 plus pages, but it was a comfortable read outside of the books I'm used to - and I like how the small jokes are still funny and I love how it ends. I just wish it wasn't so sad.

bookrebl23's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.25

ktxx22's review against another edition

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5.0

The end of this book still makes me cry. Even more so now that I’m a mother. These graphic novels are stunning and visually tells the story that I imagined in my head years ago! This is another book I need for my son’s library!