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Coraline
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Jul 07, 2014
bookshelves: recommend, children-s, owned, gorgeous-covers, 5-stars, beautifully-written, reread, i-love-these-characters, reviewed, fairytale, favorites
Read 3 times. Last read December 27, 2019.
Does anyone have access to a rooftop? Preferably in a big city, or at least a town of reasonable size. High enough for it to be noticeably a rooftop, but absolutely NO higher than that because I have a mildly-to-seriously debilitating fear of heights. Maybe you’re an electrician, or a building super, or simply a very sneaky person with a skill for discovering high-up places. Whatever. I just need temporary roof access.
Because, ahem�
I LOVE THIS BOOK AND I NEED TO SCREAM IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS.
This is creepy and exciting and beautifully written and filled with wonderful characters and settings and scenes. I love Neil Gaiman, as of recently, and I most especially love Coraline (both book and character). I love it enough to read it multiple times, and also read the graphic novel at least once (possibly more), and also see the movie several times over (including in theaters with my whole family, including my very very small and very very scared brother).
I saw the movie before I read the book, and for that I repent.
There are so many little things from this that have stuck in my memory: the character voice of the cat; the talking terriers in Miss Spink and Miss Forcible’s apartment; the all-knowing circus mice; the fact that when Coraline had to feed herself, she went to the grocery store and bought herself a bag of apples and a whole chocolate cake (the biggest mood ever).
Also, that reminds me that this is the best book ever for talking animals.
I just love this story. I love everything about it. It is, for me, a perfect book.
Now I want apples and chocolate cake.
Bottom line: I love fairytales, and this is my favorite one.
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rereading updates
nothing in this world brings me comfort and joy like this book
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i have to read 4 books in 4 days to finish my reading challenge and i'm stressed and today is the first day i don't feel sick in 2 weeks and there's so much to do and i have no motivation to do it and yes in conclusion i'm reading coraline for the second time this year.
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pre-review
this is a top to bottom perfect book.
review to come
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currently-reading updates
i love this book so much i want to absorb it into myself, but that is physically impossible.
so i'm rereading it, which is the next best thing.
Because, ahem�
I LOVE THIS BOOK AND I NEED TO SCREAM IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS.
This is creepy and exciting and beautifully written and filled with wonderful characters and settings and scenes. I love Neil Gaiman, as of recently, and I most especially love Coraline (both book and character). I love it enough to read it multiple times, and also read the graphic novel at least once (possibly more), and also see the movie several times over (including in theaters with my whole family, including my very very small and very very scared brother).
I saw the movie before I read the book, and for that I repent.
There are so many little things from this that have stuck in my memory: the character voice of the cat; the talking terriers in Miss Spink and Miss Forcible’s apartment; the all-knowing circus mice; the fact that when Coraline had to feed herself, she went to the grocery store and bought herself a bag of apples and a whole chocolate cake (the biggest mood ever).
Also, that reminds me that this is the best book ever for talking animals.
I just love this story. I love everything about it. It is, for me, a perfect book.
Now I want apples and chocolate cake.
Bottom line: I love fairytales, and this is my favorite one.
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rereading updates
nothing in this world brings me comfort and joy like this book
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i have to read 4 books in 4 days to finish my reading challenge and i'm stressed and today is the first day i don't feel sick in 2 weeks and there's so much to do and i have no motivation to do it and yes in conclusion i'm reading coraline for the second time this year.
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pre-review
this is a top to bottom perfect book.
review to come
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currently-reading updates
i love this book so much i want to absorb it into myself, but that is physically impossible.
so i'm rereading it, which is the next best thing.
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Reading Progress
Started Reading
October 31, 2012
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Finished Reading
July 7, 2014
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May 14, 2019
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Started Reading
May 14, 2019
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Finished Reading
December 27, 2019
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Started Reading
December 27, 2019
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Apr 29, 2018 12:39PM
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the first time I read this book was just in one sitting because I was so mesmerized, it's incredibe
Tucker wrote: "Are you gonna write a review for this?"now that i have reread it: yes
Marc wrote: "the first time I read this book was just in one sitting because I was so mesmerized, it's incredibe"it's a perfect one-sitting dream of a book
emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "Are you gonna write a review for this?"now that i have reread it: yes"
Yay, glad to hear it. Also, wow my comment was super old and it shows. I used to be so awkward lol
Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "Are you gonna write a review for this?"now that i have reread it: yes"
Yay, glad to hear it. Also, wow my comment was super old and it shows. I used to be so awkward lol"
you currently are and always have been a complete delight
emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "Are you gonna write a review for this?"now that i have reread it: yes"
Yay, glad to hear it. Also, wow my comment was super old and it shows. I used to..."
Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "Are you gonna write a review for this?"now that i have reread it: yes"
Yay, glad to hear it. Also, wow my comment was super old and it sho..."
gif king returns
emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "Are you gonna write a review for this?"now that i have reread it: yes"
Yay, glad to hear it. Also, wow my comment was super..."
Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "Are you gonna write a review for this?"now that i have reread it: yes"
Yay, glad to hear it. Also, wow my comm..."
I love that you loved it! In high school I was obsessed with the movie and wanted to read the book and brought my pretty pink copy to school one day. Turned away from my lunch table in the cafeteria for approximately 3 minutes and when I looked back, it was stolen. 😡 I have yet to pick it back up.
Lane wrote: "I love that you loved it! In high school I was obsessed with the movie and wanted to read the book and brought my pretty pink copy to school one day. Turned away from my lunch table in the cafeteri..."WHAT! this culprit should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. (also you should read it)
Hey Emma!A really nice review I must say...you have actually evoked my interest upto a level that I do wish to read it this instant. Although I neither knew about the book nor the movie, I am soooo damn waiting to put my hands on this book and on your (indirect) advice through your review, I am going to read the book before watching te movie.
Thanks a lot :D
the top paragraph is such a mood... i can't...
You know I saw the movie. I never knew there was a book. Is the book better than the movie??
AllAboutBooks! wrote: "Hey Emma!A really nice review I must say...you have actually evoked my interest upto a level that I do wish to read it this instant. Although I neither knew about the book nor the movie, I am sooo..."
this is the most exciting thing ever HURRAY
Tucker wrote: "the top paragraph is such a mood... i can't..."i need help. spiritual help
Laura wrote: "You know I saw the movie. I never knew there was a book. Is the book better than the movie??"always
Minal wrote: "You don't need to stres out or force yourself to read for a challenge that you created for yourself. The reading itself matters more than the number.�"this is true and yet i do care about that number
emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "the top paragraph is such a mood... i can't..."i need help. spiritual help"
you need chocolate.
All I know is that I can watch, read and listen to Coraline invite times and still not get sick of it and if that doesn’t show how skilled Neil Gaiman is, I don’t know what will
Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "the top paragraph is such a mood... i can't..."i need help. spiritual help"
you need chocolate. "
you're absolutely right
Luna wrote: "All I know is that I can watch, read and listen to Coraline invite times and still not get sick of it and if that doesn’t show how skilled Neil Gaiman is, I don’t know what will"neil gaiman is my king and coraline rules my life forever
Comfort and joy are not things commonly associated with this book as far as I know…I think you need to be messed up in a deep humane level to see this book as comforting
I will admit, I’ve only seen the movie and it left much to be desired (IMO). But, I have been curious about the book. Was the movie bad? No. Just lacking.I may now be adding this to my TBR list.
Stefani wrote: "I will admit, I’ve only seen the movie and it left much to be desired (IMO). But, I have been curious about the book. Was the movie bad? No. Just lacking.I may now be adding this to my TBR list."
interesting! i like the movie but then i saw it as a kid
YES I LOVED this aswell
i watched the movie a long time ago and did not like it--do you think i would like the book more?
Iris wrote: "i watched the movie a long time ago and did not like it--do you think i would like the book more?"i love both so i cannot answer this
Marietha wrote: "YES I LOVED this aswell"WOO
i have watched the move when i was little and it was scary but i want to watch it again and idk how to can sonebody help have they deleted it or something they better not have if they have am gonna be mad
Sounds very cool and being a Tim Burton fan, enjoyed the animated feature. But like most adaptations, it sounds like liberties were taken. Regardless glad you loved it
this is my favorite comfort book. I grinned when I saw those five stars.
I feel like this will scare me…as an adult…but I think I’m going to do it (I do not like clowns, puppets, mannequins, dolls, e.g. and I remember when the movie came out. My cousin said the book is worse.
PLEASEEE THIS OWNS MY HEARTAND CORALINE (as a character�) I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER AFWSXTNHB
nat � wrote: "PLEASEEE THIS OWNS MY HEARTAND CORALINE (as a character�) I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER AFWSXTNHB"
she is pure excellence
Amanda wrote: "I feel like this will scare me…as an adult…but I think I’m going to do it (I do not like clowns, puppets, mannequins, dolls, e.g. and I remember when the movie came out. My cousin said the book is ..."worse in terms of fear factor? honestly i think the movie is scarier but that's likely because i saw it in theaters in childhood
Lucy (the original) wrote: "this is my favorite comfort book. I grinned when I saw those five stars."it's everything
Jonathan wrote: "Sounds very cool and being a Tim Burton fan, enjoyed the animated feature. But like most adaptations, it sounds like liberties were taken. Regardless glad you loved it"both are fun!
summer not left wrote: "i have watched the move when i was little and it was scary but i want to watch it again and idk how to can sonebody help have they deleted it or something they better not have if they have am gonna..."deleted...the movie?
I'm currently reading Coraline for the first time. I enjoyed your review almost as much as I'm loving the book right now!
I love Gaiman! Try The Graveyard Book. It's not very long but very good.
I’m currently reading it as we speak. I’m 42% through it and oh my lord, I just adore coraline! AND YES OMFG THE VOICE OF THE DAMN CAT IS STUCK IN MY HEAD ALL THE TIME! Also the whole vibe of this book and story is just ugh *chefs kiss* 🖤
This is one of the best review introductions that I have ever read... Need rooftops, now!
Such an amazing book, was obsessed when I first read it. I have read it several times and also the graphic novel (I think there is more than one actually). Glad to see someone enjoying it as much as I did.
I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH and im so glad someone else loves it the way i do :)
I love this book. Almost all of my students have loved it - as long as I read it aloud.
Rhonda wrote: "I love this book. Almost all of my students have loved it - as long as I read it aloud."oh i love thinking of that
