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Summary: I'm Hooked!
Review: I'd never heard of Neil Gaiman. I picked up the book in the grocery store because I had read and reread all my Orson Scott Card books, and needed something new. This book absolutely blew me away. What a fabulous story! As soon as I finished it, I ran out and bought NEVERWHERE -- ALSO EXCELLENT! I am now a HUGE Neil Gaiman fan. I love his style of writing. This is truly a wonderful book!
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Summary: Breathtaking
Review: Stardust is an amazing display of talent on the part of Neil Gaiman. I picked it up once at the local bookstore and wasn't able to put it down. I am currently reading it again. The entertwining of fairy tales, adventure, and love leaves the reader speechless. (When is the movie coming out! )
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Summary: Quite an Enjoyable Read!
Review: I loved this book, but I won't kid you--I didn't think it was as good as _Neverwhere_. This does not mean that it doesn't deserve five stars, because it was a five-star-read. It just doesn't sparkle as much as Gaiman's first novel. I think one of the reviewers here mentioned that this novel was written for young adults, which might explain why reading this novel reminded me of reading Clive Barker's _The Thief of Always_. Something about the tone of these two works is very similar; I can't quite place my finger on what that similarity is, though. I did find the story to be a bit too obvious at some points, but it was well-told at all points, which more than makes up for it. I would have liked a bit more development of the brothers competing for the Stronghold; they disappeared before I was done with them. It would have been interesting to see their reactions to the story's final developments. All-in all, I was *very* satisfied with the novel. It was an exellent choice for the plane trip from Dallas to Savannah. Except for the strange looks I got from the other passengers every time I laughed out loud.
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Summary: better than neverwhere
Review: I'm probably one of the rare few who believe that Stardust isbetter than Neverwhere. Nevertheless, I think Stardust is a much moretightly woven story than Neverwhere. Every so often, Gaiman returnsto the same interesting and multi-dimensional characters that he introduced at the start of the story. It's not just a band of heroes against some villains. There was Madame Semele, the bird-woman-slave, the Lilim, the sons of the Lord of Stormhold, etc. and they're all important characters that are not just villain or hero. Because of this, I was endeared to the characters and found the story to be more engaging. The plot twists and folds upon itself wonderfully unlike Neverwhere which is just a linear plot, with one adventure after another. Finally, the ending of Stardust is unbelievably superior to the ending of Neverwhere. .....Some complain that Stardust is boring, slow-paced, and childish in its style. But looking at the character development and plot of Stardust, I found that there was much to appreciate. The language and style that Gaiman used was perfect for the story because the setting is Faerie, a fantasy land. In the Underground, one can be dark and suspenseful and gothic. In other epic fantasies with wizards and dragons, one can be grand and majestic. But not in Faerie. All in all, Stardust was a wonderfully written story that really touched me.
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Summary: Lightest read ever
Review: The only surprise I had in reading this novel was that it was the easiest book I'd ever read. If you've encountered Sandman, then you'd probably be more inclined to read it, but still, even without experiencing Sandman, it's still definitely worthwhile. It may seem that the book is just too darn short and it seems to lack something. Nevertheless, I do encourage you to pick it up.
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Summary: A Quaint Fairy Tale
Review: Stardust is an enjoyable light read that has all the fantastical elements of some of Gaiman's Sandman work. It works for those that want to be whisked away to an imaginative time and place. It fails for those looking for something with a bit of edge. You'd never guess this was the same guy who wrote the Neverwhere.
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Summary: Stardust
Review: If at first you find yourself disappointed with this book - stick with it! I have to admit, unlike 'Neverwhere', I didn't enjoy this book immediately. At first, I was impatient with the 'ritualistic' and 'repetitive' fairy-tale conventions but soon I realised that Gaiman had made these elements part of the physics of Faerie. It was at this point that I began to enjoy the book immensely. I would recommend this to anyone who loved fairytales, myths and legends as a child and who loves fantasy now they are adult. Like 'Neverwhere', it can be read as another hero journey where the hero finds he can't go home - only this time, it's not because he's changed so much but because he's discovered his true nature. Oh, and I just adored the Star's first speech - very different from what we generally expect of the inhabitants of Faerie!
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Summary: One of the best books I ever read
Review: The author sets the scene very well and creates a very immersive enviroment. The characters are humorous and Gaiman's jokes that he worked into the story give the book a light perspective. Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down. Perhaps one of the best books I've ever read.
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Summary: It's Good But Does It Completely Satisfy?
Review: Stardust is a great book. The characters are whole and unique, and the realm of Faerie, and it's inhabitatns, are described beautifully. The story is nothing new, a man goes off on a quest in order to win the heart of his love, but it's what happens on the quest itself that makes the story so charming. The only complaint I have about the book is that I thought it too short. I was so interested in the world of Faerie that I felt cheated that I didn't get to see more by the end of the book. I think this book could have easily been expanded without taking anything away from the core story.
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Summary: a fine journey through Faerie
Review: As a fan of fantasy, I must admit that Neil Gaiman surely is a great writer. Stardust takes you from the borders of our reality into the very depths of the land of Faerie with startling ease... His style is beautiful yet sometimes cruel, and the story amazingly haunting.
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