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I dove into "The Graveyard Book" audiobook yesterday, and I emerged today with a heart full of wonder and a five-star rating in tow. Neil Gaiman's enchanting tale kept me captivated from start to finish, weaving a spellbinding narrative that felt like a warm embrace. 🌟

From the very beginning, I was drawn into this world of mystery and magic. Gaiman's storytelling is so beautifully endearing that I knew I was in for a treat. As I journeyed alongside Nobody Owens, affectionately known as Bod, I found myself deeply invested in his growth and adventures. 📖

What I adored most was how the story came full circle, allowing me to witness Bod's evolution from a curious child to a courageous young man. Each character, from the ghosts to the living, won my heart with their unique quirks and wisdom. But it was Bod himself who stole the show—my sweet little potato pie, as I affectionately dubbed him. His kindness and intelligence were truly admirable, yet it was his hint of vengefulness that added depth to his character—a trait that I surprisingly found myself drawn to. 💖

The graveyard's inhabitants, with their colorful personalities and poignant life advice, added layers of richness to the narrative. I delighted in every tale from their past lives, each one contributing to the tapestry of Bod's upbringing. 👻🌿

"The Graveyard Book" is not just a story; it's an experience—a journey that will stay with me long after the final chapter. Neil Gaiman's masterful prose and the impeccable narration in the audiobook form breathed life into this tale, making it an absolute delight to immerse myself in. 🎙️

In conclusion, if Neil Gaiman were to pen another novel centered around Nobody Owens, I would eagerly devour it without hesitation. "The Graveyard Book" has firmly secured its place as one of my all-time favorites, earning a well-deserved five-star rating and a permanent spot on my bookshelf. 📚

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magneticornot's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny 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? No

5.0

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the_spooky_librarian's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful tense 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

This book was the first Neil Gaiman book I ever read, when I was a teenager and I devoured it, it's one of my all time favourite books, and a must read.

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mreequalsmc2's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious sad medium-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? Yes

4.0

I want a whole series about my guy Silas

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piperclover's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-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

Because I read this for a class assignment I won't give it a star rating, but I enjoyed it far more than I thought I would. It was interesting and fun and mysterious. I listened to he audiobook narrated by Neil Gaiman and that was a great experience.

There are a few things that bothered me personally as a reader though. I know the point of the book is not to have answers to every single question but it bothered me that I didn't have answers to logistical questions like

how did Bod stay undiscovered in the graveyard? How did he get enough to eat and store it all? He can't have survived off off fruit, and bread. How does he just begin living in the living world at 15 with no parents or documentation beyond money and a passport? Did he ever hear I love you? No one told him they loved him when he left at the end of the book. How did they know he outgrew the graveyard? Why can't he go back? Who says he outgrew it and why?

Beyond that the structure of the book wasn't my favorite. It feels very episodic until you get more than half way through the book. The chapters are episodes of his life at various ages but they don't really connect. There's no passage of time, you're just suddenly set in a new age and you see a little bit of his life at that point and then it jumps to a different age.

The ending was so bitter sweet it had me tearing up a bit.

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