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Summary: A must!
Review: Tristran Thorn embarks on an adventure "across the wall" to seek a fallen star that will win him the hand of the girl he loves. And then things get weird. You'll find a dead king's challenge, spiteful princes vying for the throne, flying ships, witches with interesting but deadly spells, enchanted forests, and on and on and on..
This is a charming, funny, witty, beautiful fantasy with endearing characters, rich writing and sometimes biting humor. I had a lot of fun reading this one. I bought it a while after reading NEVERWHERE (another odd fantasy that I had to read in one sitting). I couldn't put it down! I highly recommend this one to anyone who likes the fantasy genre and who enjoys some tongue-in-cheek humor as a bonus.
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Summary: Stardust, mixed with a hearty helping of pixiedust!
Review: Only the man who turned death into a lovely, little goth-girl and dream into a charmingly brooding demigod could manage to create a character from a fallen star. This stellar heroine, and no less, her half-elfin hero-love, are enticingly drawn, resonating glimmeringly with the classic personnel of fairyland, from Oberon and Titania to Glinda and Rhyming Thomas. Indeed, this whole over-much-too-quickly novel thoroughly echoes the established canon of fairy lore and tales. Neil Gaiman, he of SANDMAN and DEATH, to say nothing of NEVERWHERE and GOOD OMENS fame, is quite simply an extraordinary storyteller, be it in prose or graphic fiction. There is something here for lovers of both. Gaiman's prose has always been at once baroquely ornate, yet deceptively simple and readable. For many mainstream fiction readers, the crossover to contemporary fairy tales seems to often difficult, if not anathema. Mr. Gaiman helps nicely with bridging that gap for those open to trying something deliciously offbeat. STARDUST would serve so very nicely as an introduction to the worlds of wonder, more real that "real," of other latter-day fabulists, such as Angela Carter, Jane Yolen, Tanith Lee, Patricia McKillip, and those adroit editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling with their captivating collections of shorter works.
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Summary: Good fantasy tale
Review: I was inspired to read this because I enjoyed "Neverwhere" so much. They are two very different types of books. Neverwhere has a gritty, modern edge to it, while this is more like a period fairy tale. I think he's a great writer: both books have beautiful, witty prose that's a pleasure to read. Also, he has a vivid imagination and a talent for story-telling. The one thing I'd like to see, though, is better characterization. My only complaint with Stardust would be that the hero and heroine seem flat and lifeless; I'd like to see more emotion. That's still a minor objection, given Neil Gaiman's many strengths.
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Summary: Neil Gaiman Srikes out with Stardust
Review: Although this book was written by Neil Gaiman it was almost as if it wasnt. This book was very loosely written it wasnt a seriously serious tightly woven novel like a novel should in my opinion be. In fact one time when i was reading it i almost thought the pages were going to just fly away but it turned out it was the wind of a fan blowing. Many people do not know this but Stardust was Originally published as a four part story with pictures in comic book (graphic novel) format. It was illustrated by Charles Vess and written by Neil. If you bought this book and loved it reccommend you check it out. Stardust in my humble opinion may cause fans to loose interest in Neil Gaiman. Because it lacked the painstakingly thought out process of writing which gives the illusion of syncronicity but i would warn ye not to lose hope in Neil(of whom i have had the pleasure of meeting once at a booksigning)because he is actually one of the best writers i have ever read in my whole life. Unfortunatly this book left me thinking i resembled the photo of Neil at the end of the book which has him cross legged with his hand under his chin lazily,dreamlike eyes looking into the camera. The only thing that was different was i was bored and half asleep and looking into his book.
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Summary: Beautiful and enchanting
Review: Gaiman is certainly a master of fantasy. This is, simply, an enchanting fantasy unlike any I've read before. The setting is dreamlike, the characters realistic and the way everything ties together at the end is satisfying. I've read this book at least thirteen times, and never tire of it. Tristran Thorn's adventure to find a fallen star to win the heart of his "one true love" follows many paths, all of which are powerful and fascinating.
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Summary: If What You Want Is To Go Hollywood, Then Don't Write Books
Review: I've now read three Neil Gaiman books, brought on by the fanaticism of some friends of mine who are fans of his. It's clear that what this fellow really wants to do is to be a movie producer, and each one of these books that I've read sounds like it has been the product of a Hollywood pitch meeting, like something out of The Producer. If I ever see Neil Gaiman's screen credit on "The Graduate: Part Two", I'll be sure to look for it when it comes on HBO. In the meantime, I'd rather read books that were written to be books, and comics that were written to be comics, and not second-rate attempts to make another medium do things it can't do very well.
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Summary: A Lovely Fantasy Vacation
Review: This is one of the nicest books I've read in quite awhile. The story was so smooth and well written that I barely noticed as the time fly by. One of the things I enjoyed the most is that the print in the paperback version was a nice size so it was easy on tired eyes after a long day. Fairy's mingling with human's and lessons learned along the way of what love truly is about... Wonderful!
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Summary: An Addendum
Review: Gainman is of course...a he not a she. Sorry about that
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Summary: A Terrific Tale by a Master Fantasist
Review: Gaiman, known to most for her 'Sandman' series of comic books, continues to enchant fans in novels as well. This, a tale of Faerie, enthralls by being a combination of an old-fashioned fairy tale, but with motivations and characterisations that are completely contemporary. Truly special.
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Summary: An enjoyable tale
Review: The most impressive aspect of Stardust is that it is a refreshing break from the norm. As far as fairy tales go, there are many familiar aspects to it, but all with a fresh twist. Stardust is a very easy read, but not a mindless one. It is well written and the story flows effortlessly, but there is a subtle complexity throughout. The book is full of intriging characters and interesting places. Even though you pretty much know how things will end, the story is so interesting, unique, and charming that once you start you want to keep reading until you are finished. And there is enough adventure and suprise along the way to keep the book in your hands until you have. Gaiman has again managed to write a very distinctive book that stands out from the crowd with originality and flair.
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