ABOUT: It starts off with a murder mystery of a man and a knife who kills a family all, but one …
REVIEW: From beginning to end the story completely engulfed me and would not let me go. I followed Bod’s adventures as he took me through his home full of its own mysteries of histories: Along the way you’ll meet The Hounds of God, Ghouls, A Witch, Go to a dance of sorts, and meet Bod’s other friends and family. Bod will also take you to other worlds far below and so much, much more!
You will feel as if your apart of Bods family or a special small circle of friends.
Not only does Bod have a mystery of his own he must discover, but there are many throughout the graveyard which all come together for one big exciting adventure!
As I finished my book my thoughts were not sad that I was actually completing it, but because of the way it ended. I literally did not have a dry eye.
I hate to think that ANYTHING could beat out or knock down my beloved Coraline, but now I am afraid it has with The Graveyard Book.
Not only has it become my favorite Neil Gaiman (and as much as I love his adult works I love his children books even more now!) book it has topped the best book of the year (for me at least)!
So pick up The Graveyard Book and follow Bods many mysterious adventures!
The illustrations are by the amazing Dave McKean. Simple, but lovely and fit the book so perfectly. My favorites were of Miss Lupescu or The Witch and Bod, Bod Reading, and the very end pages of the lady on her grey stallion.
BOOK DISCUSSION SPOILERS: PLEASE READ THE BOOK I IMPLORE YOU BEFORE READING ANY FURTHER OR JOINING IN THE BOOK DISCUSSION. THESE ARE JUST SOME THOUGHTS AND QUESTIONS I HAVE AND WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS WITH THOSE WHO HAVE READ THE BOOK ALREADY. I TRY FOR THE MOST PART TO NOT FULLY GIVE THE PLOT AWAY DURING SPOILERS, BUT YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. PLEASE READ THE BOOK I DO NOT WANT TO SPOIL OR RUIN IT FOR YOU – YOU CAN ALWAYS COME BACK IN JOIN IN! (Was that enough of a spoiler warning?)
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- Favorite Character(s): Silas of course followed by Bod and then Miss Lupescu. I somewhat felt that Silas was more of a parent then The Owenses at times or maybe even more like a big brother? I also love the idea of Wolves (Werewolves?) working with or for God or at His side. I want to say I’ve read this idea before in another Gaiman book, but I do not recall. At least I believe it was Gaiman.
- Again with the lovely Owenses I felt it odd we did not learn much else or get a few more stories with them. Maybe not important enough? What do you think?
- I was thrilled when Scarlett came back, but angry with her fear of Bod. I tried to understand why she might fear him. I have a feeling they will meet again.
- I was giddy when I caught onto Jack Frost … icy grin – was fab! Little disappointed in the villains, but was happy how they were hmmm extinguished.
- The Ending: Was reminiscent of the movie Heart and Souls w/Robert Downey Jr. Which is funny I did not cry or even tear up watching the movie like I did reading the end scenes. Maybe it was because in the movie the character had found a love of his own and Bod was all alone in the world. The way they “faded” out just reminded me of the movie a bit.
Side Wish: I had hoped he’d go into the world, but could come back to visit his family or be a medium of sorts and help others. (I did see the ending coming, but this is just what I had wished for - I do have one more thought. Go figure. In Coraline they mistook her name for Caroline and in The Graveyard Book they mistake Bod for Bob.
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I hope we have more adventures with Bod in the future! If not I will for sure be reading this book over and over again!
RATING: 5 Stars.
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