Comments on things mean a lot: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Just letting you know I've added your link to my r...

2009-04-03T00:36:02.356+01:00

Just letting you know I've added your link to my review of this here.

I just finished reading this booked and I loved it...

2009-02-10T19:44:38.485Z

I just finished reading this booked and I loved it! You've written a great review which I've linked to over at my place.

I just finished reading it yesterday!!! I'll send...

2008-10-21T03:03:16.887+01:00

I just finished reading it yesterday!!! I'll send you the link in minute, but I'm still adding other blogging reviews right now.
I have to say I agree that the book left me wanting more, but not sure if that would be good. In fact, I ended up visualizing Bod at the end of his life, and wondered if he would gain his ghostly abilities if he neared death! :-) I love all the characters too. Good review, Nymeth. And you gave one of my favourite quotes, that I didn't use in my post! *sigh* he's such a good writer, isn't he?

I've heard so many good things about this one. I ...

2008-10-19T21:54:22.047+01:00

I've heard so many good things about this one. I can't wait to read it! :)

Makes perfect sense, I said something similar to a...

2008-10-16T01:46:50.461+01:00

Makes perfect sense, I said something similar to a friend the other day. It left me perfectly satisfied...wanting a bit more but glad it wasn't there at the same time.

Ken, reading this book aloud to your wife sounds l...

2008-10-15T20:56:56.245+01:00

Ken, reading this book aloud to your wife sounds like a wonderful experience! I can imagine that even more neat little things are noticeable the second time around. Just thinking back on the book makes me notice some parallels I didn't pick up while reading. For example, chapter 4 and "The King’s Ankus" - "it always comes back". Somehow I suspect I'll be re-reading it before long.

Trish: it seems that a lot of bloggers ran to get ...

2008-10-14T20:45:34.903+01:00

Trish: it seems that a lot of bloggers ran to get this book as soon as it was out! Stardust left me wanting more too, but in a good way. And you know, even American Gods, which is a chunkster, left me wanting more :P That's actually one of the things I like about Neil Gaiman...how he makes you wish that his stories would continue endlessly.

LOL--that's a lot of reviews for a book that was j...

2008-10-14T19:24:41.131+01:00

LOL--that's a lot of reviews for a book that was just released! I guess a lot of anticipation. I know exactly where you are coming from with books being too short--and that's how I felt about Stardust.

Alice: can't wait to see what you think!pasifik, t...

2008-10-13T22:10:52.718+01:00

Alice: can't wait to see what you think!

pasifik, thanks

Dewey: I had some trouble getting it too. I pre-ordered it from Amazon in August, and two days after the release day they still hadn't shipped it, and e-mailed me with a new delivery estimate according to which I'd get the book in mid-November. So I cancelled and got it from a UK marketplace seller. Similar things happened to other people, both at online and at physical bookstores....I wonder if they underestimated how much the book would sell or something. Anyway, I hope you enjoy it!

I ordered this a while ago, and it's taking foreve...

2008-10-13T16:20:03.857+01:00

I ordered this a while ago, and it's taking forever to arrive! I should check on that. I'm glad to see you liked it, because I'd read a couple lukewarm reviews, but you and I seem to enjoy the same books, most of the time.

It's detail review from you, great!Keep posting,TO...

2008-10-13T14:56:20.128+01:00

It's detail review from you, great!

Keep posting,

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Hi Nymeth, looks like I gotta start reading this n...

2008-10-13T07:22:08.738+01:00

Hi Nymeth, looks like I gotta start reading this now, now, now. You've tempted me. I can't bear to have that book looking at me, and it's sitting on my study desk at home...

fuzzycricket: It really does, and Neil Gaiman does...

2008-10-12T22:36:25.063+01:00

fuzzycricket: It really does, and Neil Gaiman does it better than anyone!

Carl: I agree with you that it was perfect as it was, and although I wanted more I don't think it should have been longer. Does this make sense? I actually like being left wanting more. It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it? And I hope the site's back soon!

Bookfool: yes you do :P

marineko: Thank you, I'm happy to hear you think so :) Let me go over to read your review now.

Book Zombie: I just loved that about the book. I hope you enjoy it! And isn't that little song lovely? Plus I think it really fits the mood of the story.

Wonderful review! I can't wait to get a copy of th...

2008-10-12T09:40:32.360+01:00

Wonderful review! I can't wait to get a copy of this.

I really liked this particular point you made: "It's a book where a graveyard can be a home because it’s much safer than the world outside."

Loved the Tori video too, so beautiful.

This is a good review! I reviewed it a week before...

2008-10-12T03:10:57.323+01:00

This is a good review! I reviewed it a week before the US release (the UK edition came in a lot faster), but I didn't think I did the book justice. Your review, however, is spot on. :)

Ah, darn. Gotta find a copy. Just have to.

2008-10-11T23:57:40.534+01:00

Ah, darn. Gotta find a copy. Just have to.

It certainly went by too quickly, as all good thin...

2008-10-11T23:45:25.553+01:00

It certainly went by too quickly, as all good things do, but I think it was the perfect. The risk of writing a longer book is that it could start getting repetitive or feel like filler material. I was sad when it was over but it is such a satisfying book that it will make for many enjoyable rereads in the future. I'll certainly add your review to my list once my site is back up and running well.

I'm convinced. I'll add this one to my wishlist. T...

2008-10-11T22:34:25.609+01:00

I'm convinced. I'll add this one to my wishlist. The quotes you used were perfect. It takes great skill to combine such dark elements with warmth and hope.

Charley: Normally I recommend that people start wi...

2008-10-11T22:32:49.426+01:00

Charley: Normally I recommend that people start with Coraline or Stardust, both because they are probably the most accessible and because they're short, and thus a quick way to find out whether or not you like his writing. But I think The Graveyard Book would be a perfect introduction too.

Xicanti: I hope you enjoy it as much as I did :)

Kim: Steal it from him :P You know you want to :P

Ladytink, hope it does soon!

Mari: Enjoy it!

Melody, I really look forward to comparing notes with you :) You have a great weekend too!

Naida: I love Coraline, but you know, I think I enjoyed The Graveyard Book even more.

Darla, thank you :)

I'm so glad (but not at all suprised) to hear you ...

2008-10-11T20:23:04.965+01:00

I'm so glad (but not at all suprised) to hear you enjoyed it. Excellent review!

great review...i've been wanting to read this one ...

2008-10-11T17:26:30.041+01:00

great review...i've been wanting to read this one too. I read Coraline and loved it.
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What a great review, Nymeth! I'm glad you enjoyed ...

2008-10-11T03:59:35.094+01:00

What a great review, Nymeth! I'm glad you enjoyed the book! :) I just started this book yesterday and now I can't wait to read till the rest!

Hope you've a great weekend.

I can't wait to read this. :)

2008-10-11T02:55:58.503+01:00

I can't wait to read this. :)

I've got a hold placed on this at the library for ...

2008-10-11T02:36:31.065+01:00

I've got a hold placed on this at the library for when it comes in.

I can't wait to read this. As soon as my husband ...

2008-10-11T02:19:52.382+01:00

I can't wait to read this. As soon as my husband finishes our copy...