Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Coraline

Neil Gaiman with Chris Riddell (Illustrator)

208 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror middle grade adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Described by Terry Pratchett as having 'the delicate horror of the finest fairy tales', Coraline is Neil Gaiman's prize-winning, spine-tingling story of Coraline's new home - actually a very old house - and the other house, with the other mother a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42,772 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
adventurous 81%
mysterious 73%
tense 39%
hopeful 12%
emotional 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
reflective 6%
sad 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 22%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 39% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.06

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