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Coraline by Neil Gaiman
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‘Being brave doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. Being brave means you are scared, really scared, badly scared, and you do the right thing anyway.�

Coraline by Neil Gaiman is an enchanting tale that seamlessly blends whimsy with spine tingling suspense. From the moment Coraline discovers the mysterious door in her new home, readers are swept away into a world brimming with eerie wonders and delightful oddities.

Gaiman's masterful storytelling keeps you on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning each page to uncover the secrets lurking in the Other World. Coraline's courageous journey, coupled with Gaiman's vivid imagination, makes for a captivating read that both children and adults will cherish.

But what truly sets Coraline apart is its underlying message about the power of courage, friendship, and the importance of being true to oneself. As Coraline faces her fears and confronts the Other Mother, she learns valuable lessons about the strength that lies within each of us.

Whether you're a fan of fantasy, adventure, or simply a good old-fashioned ghost story, this book is sure to cast its spell on you from the very first page. So step through the door and prepare to be transported to a world unlike any other.


I Highly Recommend.

4.5⭐️
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“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”
Neil Gaiman, Coraline


Reading Progress

March 31, 2024 – Shelved
April 1, 2024 – Started Reading
April 1, 2024 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Baba (new)

Baba Very nice Gaiman review Rebecca :)


message 2: by Debbie Y (last edited Apr 01, 2024 01:49PM) (new)

Debbie Y Sounds delightful to me, which comes as no surprise because it’s Gaiman. :) Fantastic review, Rebecca! 🖤🖤


Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile Fantastic review, Rebecca!


message 4: by EdIsInHell (new)

EdIsInHell Excellent review


Rebecca Baba wrote: "Very nice Gaiman review Rebecca :)"

Thank you Baba! Love Neil Gaiman 🫶🏻💖💖


Rebecca Debbie Y wrote: "Sounds delightful to me, which comes as no surprise because it’s Gaiman. :) Fantastic review, Rebecca! 🖤🖤"

Thank you Deb! I adore Neil Gaiman. I need to read more of his novels! 💖💖


Rebecca EdIsInHell wrote: "Excellent review"

Thank you EdIsInHell! 💖💖


Rebecca Sujoya(theoverbookedbibliophile)- Lots of catching wrote: "Fantastic review, Rebecca!"

Thank you Sujoya! 💖💖


message 9: by Sue (new)

Sue Gerhardt Griffiths What a cute review! 😍 I've never watched the movie but I'll add the book to my TBR list.


Rebecca Sue wrote: "What a cute review! 😍 I've never watched the movie but I'll add the book to my TBR list."

Thank you Sue! I’ve never watched the movie either, I always wanted to read the book first. It’s a super quick read and so wonderful 😍🫶🏻💖


Persephone's Pomegranate Great review, Rebecca. I enjoyed the movie, but I haven't read the book.


Rebecca Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Great review, Rebecca. I enjoyed the movie, but I haven't read the book."

Thank you Persephone! I haven’t seen the movie. I might watch it tonight 🫶🏻💖💖


message 13: by Mark (new)

Mark  Porton Terrific review Rebecca!!! I love that opening statement of your review - and I agree with it 100%, great stuff 🤗🎈


Rebecca Mark wrote: "Terrific review Rebecca!!! I love that opening statement of your review - and I agree with it 100%, great stuff 🤗🎈"

Thank you Mark! I love it as well 💖💖


Sarah If I'm remembering correctly, the stop-motion film version of this book was both terrific and extremely creepy!

P.S. - I always love reading your reviews. Always so concise and paired with the perfect quote. 💕


Rebecca Sarah wrote: "If I'm remembering correctly, the stop-motion film version of this book was both terrific and extremely creepy!

P.S. - I always love reading your reviews. Always so concise and paired with the pe..."


Thank you Sarah! I can’t remember if I’ve seen the film. I thought I hadn’t but your stop-motion comment makes me think I may have hmmm 🤔😁💖💖


Constantine This is such a charming story. I love it. Your review sums up all the amazing things about it. The movie adaptation is cute too.


Rebecca Constantine wrote: "This is such a charming story. I love it. Your review sums up all the amazing things about it. The movie adaptation is cute too."

Thank you Constantine! I love Neil Gaiman. His talent is endless 💖💖


message 19: by Rowan (new)

Rowan MacDonald Such a great review, Rebecca! 👏 It seems I must finally read some Neil Gaiman. I was captivated watching him talk about this book in episodes of his MasterClass series.


message 20: by Rebecca (last edited Apr 05, 2024 08:03PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Rebecca Rowan wrote: "Such a great review, Rebecca! 👏 It seems I must finally read some Neil Gaiman. I was captivated watching him talk about this book in episodes of his MasterClass series."

Thank you Rowan! Yes, you must! He is an unbelievable talent. I highly recommend his works 💖💖💖


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