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Summary: Fantastic
Review: Add Neil Gaiman to my list of favorite authors! Imaginative plot, strange and unique characters, fast-paced, and tightly woven, this story is one you don't want to pass over. Highly recommend.
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Summary: An Adult's Fantasy
Review: Coming from a 23 year old that currently keeps a book of Grimm's FairyTales on his nightstand - "Star Dust" is an essential novel for one's fantasy collection. Neil Gaiman altogether is an inspiring writer, who has written several books that combine fantasy/mythology with reality. This time, the novel has been reintroduced with the fantastic art of Charles Vess. Though to some, the added illustrations may seem trivial - they really do give off a feeling that one has discovered a copy of an lost enchanted book from another era."Star Dust" follows the journey of Tristian Thorn, of the Old English town of Wall, who promises a falling star to his love in exchange for her hand in marriage. Though she remarks this as a fool's quest, Tristian is determined to follow the star past the the boundaries of Wall and into the realm of Faerie and bring it back to her. This certainly becomes a fairy tale novel for adults - told in a delightful style of storytelling, reminiscent of C.S. Lewis's "Chronicals of Narnia". Throughout Tristan's journeys, he befriends several colorful characters of fantasy: witches, gnomes, talking trees, man-eating trees, pixies, unicorns, etc. Throughout these random encounters, the reader is also delightfully given a glimpse on the realm of Faerie itself, its history and some of the politics between its own inhabitants. The story moves quickly and the writing is almost lyrical. Fans of fantasy will find this a bedtime treat, while other readers can appreciate the light-hearted world of the imagination in this one dose, while art fans can appreciate the beautiful illustrations throughout. All the people I have recommended this story to have thanked me afterwards. In addition to this book, Gaiman's graphic novels, "The Sandman Series" are also amazing collections - bringing in magical beings of great proportion into our present everyday life. Both collections belong properly displayed on your bookshelf.
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Summary: Short and sweet fairy tale
Review: Like reading a dream. The book flows wonderfully, blending a series of well-known myths, children's tales and YGMFL (your grandmother's folklore) into a very fine story that also reflects upon real life. It is a small book and a quick read, but I've found myself reaching for it and reading a few pages at random since it is so enjoyable; there are very few books in my library that I can say this about - most of my paperbacks I resell or lend out to friend never to see again, but not this one. Also, the shortness does not at all diminish the feeling of a journey and an adventure.
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Summary: Enchanting Fairy Tale
Review: This is a pleasant story about a lad who lives in a village which is at the border of Faerie. There, the rules are different: magic works, wondrous creatures exist and miracles do happen. So the lad, on a whim of romance, promises a lass that he will bring back a fallen star which fell into Faerie. Problem is: the star is a living female creature and there are three or four other powerful entities which desire to capture her for their usage. I could give more details but this would ruin the story. Perhaps I told too much with the star but that's to give you a taste of Gaiman's creativity. Overall, a good read and one worth experiencing.
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Summary: Charles and Neil, a worthy partnership.
Review: Get the illustrated edition of Stardust; I mean it. You'll regret not glimpsing the soft, feathery (noveau-esque) style of Charles Vess. I recently re-read this and was reminded of how superb it really is. It's his art that enhances the bittersweet charm of Gaiman's enigmatic fairy tale, breathes full life into and solidifies the oddness of the Faerie Realm. The story is typical Neil, full of characters you're enthusiastic about and entry into a strange nether-world. It's his specialty. Readers of the Sandman series (or any of his other DC Vertigo stuff), novels and short stories/poetry, will get a basic understanding of Gaiman's preferred story structure. While Stardust may not be his most definitive book, it certainly is collection worthy. Oh, and I really recommend the illustrated Hardcover version of Stardust; it has an attractive inlaid cover and beautiful concept art printed on the inner flaps. If you can find it, it's assuredly worth the cost!
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Summary: LOVED IT!...
Review: My second Neil Gaiman book did not disappoint. Tristran Thorn goes on a quest to find a fallen star and, boy, is he in for an adventure! Stardust is a fairy tale for adults. That's already, undoubtedly, been said. There is magic, treachery, pathos, witches galore, and all other manner of magical creatures great and small. What I loved about the book was the prose. It went down so smoothly that I read this book in a matter of hours. Now, I'm geeked-up to read AMERICAN GODS.
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Summary: A witty, clever, fun book
Review: This is a really great book. I would classify it as modern fantasy. The way that Neil Gaiman writes is fun, and never, ever ever boring. The book's protagonist is Tristran Thorn, from the town of Wall. His adventure through the land of Faerie is a wonderful one, although short. You could probably read this book in one or two sessions. It's not the most original story, but what it gives us is like being a kid again, but at the same time still being older. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes adventure and/or comical wit.
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Summary: It doesn't get better than this!
Review: It's an adult faerie tale, by one of the best writers of this (in my opinion, this or any!) generation. The imagery, as always, is astonishingly good, the characterizations are realistic without bogging you down... Gaiman is just the best there is, my friends. Have at you, you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: well worth the money
Review: Neil gaiman is the master of telling stories and in his tale of romance and fantasy, he has outdone himself. This book makes you want to run off into the woods, marry a gypsy, and give your life to love. If you like tales of romance mixed with delightful bits of fantasy and imagination, get this book right now.
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Summary: Miracles & wonders
Review: "Stardust" came in as highly recommended by a friend who is a bookworm, & so I thought it must be great. The characters in Gaiman's story -- men, witches, elves, ghosts, talking trees & a bratty star --- had it been in another book written by another author would have been dark & scary. But Gaiman made this unique combination of characters in a fairy land truly enchanting. Now, not only Dunstan Thorn would benefit from a lifetime of miracles & wonders but the readers as well, who witnessed his & his son's, Tristran, hearts' desire.
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