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Stardust

Neil Gaiman

Start date: September 1, 2014

Finish date: September 30, 2014

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Oct 25, 2009 Gaijinmama rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction

A sweet fairy tale, with just enough darkness that it isn't saccharine. A bit of romance, a bit of sarcasm, a bit of royal intrigue, and a changeling child who loses his heart to a fallen star. What could be more delightful?
Definitely in the same ballpark with The Princess Brideand The Last Unicorn. ...more

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May 24, 2008 Sandi rated it liked it · review of another edition

This was a nice book. It was light and entertaining. It did nothing to elevate me, move me, or enlighten me. It didn't educate me or confuse me. I liked it a lot, but it was like brain candy, not a steak and salad. ...more

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Jun 21, 2008 Kevin rated it it was amazing

A modern day author has imagined fairy tale that will stand the test of time and is truly among the best!

How can you resist?

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Dec 07, 2009 Joy H. marked it as to-read

Shelves: adapted-to-film, award-winner, fantasy, recommended-by-a-reader-friend, watch-film-soon

Literary awards:
Geffen Award (2000)
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award (1999)
American Library Assocation (ALA) Alex Award (2000)

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Jul 31, 2007 Megan rated it really liked it

This was a skinny little fairy tale, but one I enjoyed. It's certainly not the best fantasy I've ever read, as it is just too slight to leave a deep impression, but the characters were charming. I can't wait to see the film, which seems perfectly cast. ...more

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Mar 08, 2010 Natalie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy, favorites

I loved this book. Some adult scenes. But beautiful language and a story that just unfolds in a complex and well crafted manner. The characters are complex and the story line with one surprise after another. Gaiman is a truly gifted writer.

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Nov 29, 2007 Snail in Danger (Sid) Nicolaides rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-fiction

I thought this was all right, but not particularly distinguished when compared to other fairy-tale-ish fantasy works. For some reason, nothing Neil Gaiman has written has ever really set me on fire.

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