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wrensreadingroom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Blood, Stalking, and Gaslighting
kaadee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
4.0
A longtime fan of the stop motion movie, this book didn’t disappoint. I loved Coraline’s character and even in the book she comes off as brave and strong. I enjoyed the Beldam and the afterworld!! Especially the door and the way through it, something about it just screams mysterious. It reminds me kind of like HP Lovecraft when he says we can’t really even describe/think about Chthulu because it is too complex to think about. The other world is something complex that we can’t even grasp and that what makes it perfect. It’s a simple read but the small details make it extra creepy! It’s perfect for a little kid and good for an adult because you pick up on the details. Really good book and really fast read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Stalking and Abandonment
binreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Oh, my twitchy witchy girl!
Coraline the novel was sincerely the best set up for the film. The book in my opinion is even creepier than the movie, and I love it. It has so much character and charm.
Such a scary children’s story that has captivated me since the movie released back in 2009. There’s really nothing like it.
this was my second read and definitely not my last! Every time I read it, I can see/hear the film play in my head.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Blood, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Minor: Animal death and Child death
katwebb'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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, and Kidnapping
Minor: Child death and Stalking
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