Reviews

Instructions by Charles Vess, Neil Gaiman

cordiallykathy's review against another edition

3.0

Neil Gaiman wrote a children's book?!

The author of [b:American Gods|30165203|American Gods (American Gods, #1)|Neil Gaiman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1462924585l/30165203._SY75_.jpg|1970226],[b:Coraline|17061|Coraline|Neil Gaiman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1493497435l/17061._SY75_.jpg|2834844], and [b:Anansi Boys|2744|Anansi Boys (American Gods #2)|Neil Gaiman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1479778049l/2744._SY75_.jpg|1007964] crafted this children's book with a summarized list of "instructions"/lessons that characters learn from fairy tale stories. It's a great book for children and adult children like me :P

One of my favorite lines were

Spoiler

"...dragons have one soft spot, somewhere, always; hearts can be well-hidden, and you can betray them with your tongue..."

cajunliterarybelle's review against another edition

5.0

Basic instructions for life! This book gives good advice for any age with cool art that perfectly illustrates every piece. The fantastical elements add much oomph to it for me. I love this one and its little allusions to other literature and lore.

madeyesjojo's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

4.0

joshgauthier's review against another edition

5.0

In many ways a love letter to fantasy adventures, Instructions delivers a guide for exploring the magical world hidden beyond "the wooden gate in the wall you never saw before." Echoing a wealth of classic tales, delivered in Gaiman's magical storytelling, and illustrated wonderfully by Charles Vess, this book is an adventure through lands of wonder which reminds us all:

Remember your name.
Do not lose hope--
what you seek will
be found.

belgatherial's review against another edition

5.0

This is absolutely wonderful. And Vess' illustrations just make it better.

rcpope's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

shaneent's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring

5.0

Gaiman gives wonderful instructions on how to adventure through the world and how to be a thoughtful adventurer. Vess's illustrations are charming and perfectly fairy tale-esque. A lovely book (for any age) about keeping an eye out for wonder, being kind to everyone we come across, being wise in who we trust, and, even when we can't go back, the comfort of coming home.

luthiennienna's review against another edition

4.0

Having had the privilege of seeing and hearing Neil read this in person, I always re-read it with his voice in my head. A lovely tale, well illustrated.

vishnu_'s review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

imandanial's review against another edition

4.0

Buku cerita bergambar sinonim sebagai bacaan kanak-kanak.

Cerita yang mudah. 2-3 baris per mukasurat.

Selebihnya pembaca dihadiahkan dengan ilustrasi-ilustrasi yang berwarna-warni.

Dan selalunya, ia adalah cerita dengan pesanan. Ada pengajaran-pengajaran yang diselit.

Ia adalah bacaan "feel good". Untuk kita gembira, kita tenang, untuk kita sembuh, dan terus percaya bahawa harapan masih mekar tumbuh.

Sebagai dewasa, kita tetap memerlukan kenaifan anak kecil itu.

Untuk terus percaya, untuk terus hidup.