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ivywall's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Body horror, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
buzzinfly's review against another edition
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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!
Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
blitz_ramna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
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.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
zakura317's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
bowlingforboots's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
fanboyriot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
theaceofpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I watched (again only part of) the movie a few years back and the tone of the book is so different. Coraline is a bit of a brat at the start (although understandably so since this is just hw young kids are). She does, however, clearly mean well and I enjoyed seeing her grow into a better person through her experiences (she definitely made some rather mature discoveries). This is definitely creepy as far as children's stories go and I can definitely recommend it to older children and younger teenagers who love horror (and to those young at heart or just enjoy children's and middle grade books of course Or just those who are interested although you may find the writing a bit more simple than what you are used to if you usually read books intended for older audiences)
Oh and Riddell's illustrations were spectacular as always!
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death