tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post2816257547701392604..comments2023-08-20T07:42:52.010-05:00Comments on Trish's Reading Nook: Stardust - Neil GaimanTrish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-71043084307816899102008-12-20T21:51:00.000-06:002008-12-20T21:51:00.000-06:00Gaiman's style from book to book remains intact. H...Gaiman's style from book to book remains intact. His humor is subtle and the emotional context is something you have to add yourself. His recent "young independent reader" novel, "The Graveyard Book," is extraordinary. I'm about 25 years older than the target, and it not only captured my imagination, it kinda blew away Anansi Boys as a story. I think Gaiman shines when he just rolls up his sleeves and lets the kid inside him out to play.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-76092082386249702942008-07-26T15:41:00.000-05:002008-07-26T15:41:00.000-05:00*Kim - I've heard that about American Gods. When ...*Kim - I've heard that about American Gods. When I go into his other novels, I will need to keep in mind that they are very different from Stardust (and each other)--hopefully that will help.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-6986090823749700422008-07-24T10:23:00.000-05:002008-07-24T10:23:00.000-05:00I started American Gods, and just couldn't get thr...I started American Gods, and just couldn't get through it. I'm going to try again soon. However, I did really like Stardust.<BR/><BR/>I linked to your review, and you can find mine <A HREF="http://grayskyeyes.wordpress.com/2008/07/24/review-stardust-wg-12/" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-85686255291328534422008-07-15T18:36:00.000-05:002008-07-15T18:36:00.000-05:00*Marg - YES! See the movie! *Kim - After hearing...*Marg - YES! See the movie! <BR/><BR/>*Kim - After hearing everyone's praise on Neverwhere, I'm really excited to read it soon. I love new discoveries!<BR/><BR/>*Narineh - Thanks for the heads up. I was expecting Stardust to be a little on the lighter side and the others to be a little darker, but other than that I really don't know much about his other works. Very excited to discover more, though!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-8112714438422788442008-07-11T23:59:00.000-05:002008-07-11T23:59:00.000-05:00I may be repeating what some people already wrote,...I may be repeating what some people already wrote, but be prepared for American Gods and Neverwhere to be completely different from Stardust. Neil Gaiman has a very unique talent of never recreating the same mood in any book, even though they all center around dark fantasy (Stardust is his lightest novel). <BR/><BR/>I also suggest adding Anansi Boys to the list if you want more his humorous work. <BR/><BR/>=) Welcome to the Neil Gaiman world, once you start reading, its hard to put it down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-50086529557309459652008-07-10T20:34:00.000-05:002008-07-10T20:34:00.000-05:00Thanks for mentioning my review! I felt similarly...Thanks for mentioning my review! I felt similarly about the ending... it felt rushed. I loved the story anyhow. Glad you enjoyed Gaiman enough to try more.Kim Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024112944002002232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-80890138925498370582008-07-10T15:35:00.000-05:002008-07-10T15:35:00.000-05:00No, I haven't seen the movie yet, but I will event...No, I haven't seen the movie yet, but I will eventually!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-35238477389007257282008-07-10T10:39:00.000-05:002008-07-10T10:39:00.000-05:00*CB - I haven't really been a big fantasy person u...*CB - I haven't really been a big fantasy person until recently (still testing the waters slowly), but I've heard so much about Gaiman through the blogosphere that I couldn't resist giving him a try. I think Neverwhere will be my next go--didn't know there was a production of it!<BR/><BR/>*Michelle - For me the book is better if I read it first. I haven't had much luck with liking books after I've seen the movie (if I love the movie anyway). This was was an exception but the movie is still fantastic!<BR/><BR/>*Joanna - Thanks for the link--I'm a little backlogged but I'll try to get it up soon. :)<BR/><BR/>*Heather - I know that is what needs to be done with these two mediums but I have a difficult time doing that!! The book is very good, though, in its own way.<BR/><BR/>*Bart - Yay! I'll be reading Neverwhere sometime this year so I'm glad to hear that so many people enjoyed it. You're not the first person to say they couldn't get into American Gods--I wonder why?<BR/><BR/>*Natasha - Ha ha!! One of those blogger recommendations I couldn't ignore any longer! This one is delightful, though, and I think you'd like it.<BR/><BR/>*Valentina - I wish I could separate the book from the movie but it is difficult for me--especially when the movie is so visually appealing like Stardust is. Still a great read, though. <BR/><BR/>*Kim - I've heard that the illustrated copy is great but unfortunately they didn't have it at the used bookstore (it actually took months of looking before I could even get a trade paperback copy). I'll have to look for it sooner or later.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-13184126800579459292008-07-10T10:32:00.000-05:002008-07-10T10:32:00.000-05:00*CJ - I'm pretty clueless about Gaiman except Star...*CJ - I'm pretty clueless about Gaiman except Stardust and everyone's continual praise--I'm looking forward to both. Is there a particular reason why American Gods didn't strike your fancy?<BR/><BR/>*Bookfool - Thanks! I had a great time but I'm glad to be back. :P<BR/><BR/>*Rhinoa - There were a few elements that I liked better about the movie, but the book was also very magical. I hope you like it!<BR/><BR/>*Joy - I can't compare this to his others because I haven't read any but I really enjoyed this one--have you seen the movie? Either way, it was a very quick/easy read.<BR/><BR/>*Stephanie - I know you are a huge fan of Gaiman--how the heck did I miss your review?? <BR/><BR/>*Gautami - I hope you are able to find a copy soon!! <BR/><BR/>*Marg - Oh, I bet the illustrated copy is beautiful! Have you seen the movie?Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-58176301156492660262008-07-09T19:10:00.000-05:002008-07-09T19:10:00.000-05:00I started reading this book as an illustrated chil...I started reading this book as an illustrated children's version, which I really loved. When I had to return it to the library and switch to the paperback, I was disappointed to lose the visuals. I think this story is better visually, which is why although I love both I think I liked the movie a little more :)Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09240085627916462704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-56256018123792392712008-07-09T10:07:00.000-05:002008-07-09T10:07:00.000-05:00I as well watched the movie first and had the same...I as well watched the movie first and had the same kind of experience. I loved the movie and the book but I wish I hadn't seen the movie before, because my mind kept going back to the movie and making comparisons...It still was a great read. <BR/>My review is here:<BR/>http://valentinasroom.blogspot.com/2008/04/stardust-neil-gaiman.html<BR/><BR/>have a great trip in Argentina, lucky you!valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568749601493955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-65239132547952049922008-07-08T23:38:00.000-05:002008-07-08T23:38:00.000-05:00I have never read a Neil Gaiman book (did I say th...I have never read a Neil Gaiman book (did I say that out loud?!). Honestly, I probably won't anytime soon either (eek, did I say that out loud as well!).<BR/><BR/>And Argentina! How wonderful! I bet you're having a great time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-68491443853439843652008-07-08T16:40:00.000-05:002008-07-08T16:40:00.000-05:00I love Neil Gaiman's books (although I've been str...I love Neil Gaiman's books (although I've been struggling to get in to American Gods) Neverwhere is a fantastic book, on of my all time favourites.<BR/>http://www.bartsbookshelf.co.uk/2008/06/29/stardust-neil-gaiman/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-87258554510414394722008-07-07T10:23:00.000-05:002008-07-07T10:23:00.000-05:00I absolutely loved the movie, and hope to read the...I absolutely loved the movie, and hope to read the book at some point. I guess I've always been lucky in that I have no problem taking the movie & book versions of a story as wholly separate entities, and enjoying them (or not) on their own merits.heather (errantdreams)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08867100188239630970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-27437254209226624502008-07-07T07:52:00.000-05:002008-07-07T07:52:00.000-05:00glad you enjoyed it - i loved both the movie and t...glad you enjoyed it - i loved both the movie and the book too - and reviewed it here: http://lostinagoodstory.blogspot.com/2008/02/stardust.html<BR/><BR/>Have a good time in Argentina!joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952558113054391317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-47401076414099200402008-07-07T06:37:00.000-05:002008-07-07T06:37:00.000-05:00I just watched the movie of this and desperately w...I just watched the movie of this and desperately want to read it, because the book is always so much better, right? I'm kicking myself now that I had the book checked out of the library a couple of weeks ago but didn't have time to get to it and had to return it. It must be there when I go next!Michelle Fluttering Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793681725475475156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-16745350739152375292008-07-06T16:30:00.000-05:002008-07-06T16:30:00.000-05:00I enjoyed it, but I'll admit I'm not the big Gaima...I enjoyed it, but I'll admit I'm not the big Gaiman fan so many people seem to be.<BR/><BR/>I really liked the movie of Neverwhere, or was it a British T.V. series. I saw it a few years ago as I remember.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I should try that one in print.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-74424113781378725272008-07-05T21:31:00.000-05:002008-07-05T21:31:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed this when I read it not too long ...I really enjoyed this when I read it not too long ago. I was lucky enough to get the illustrated version from the library!<BR/><BR/>My review is <A HREF="http://readingadventures.blogspot.com/2008/06/stardust-being-romance-within-realms-of.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>Have a great time in Argentina!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-69546068468282767642008-07-05T06:56:00.000-05:002008-07-05T06:56:00.000-05:00It is on my read list. Just that I have not been a...It is on my read list. Just that I have not been able to find a copy in Delhi till date.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-25066488948854939102008-07-05T06:55:00.000-05:002008-07-05T06:55:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you read this book! I love, love, LOV...I'm so glad you read this book! I love, love, LOVED it!! But I also loved the movie, despite the differences!! Here is a link to my review from last year: <BR/><BR/>http://stephaniesbooks.blogspot.com/2007/06/beautiful-fairy-tale.html<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful trip!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-29953025955452368652008-07-04T19:55:00.000-05:002008-07-04T19:55:00.000-05:00Argentina!?! I look forward to your pictures. :)...Argentina!?! I look forward to your pictures. :)<BR/><BR/>I very briefly, kinda-sorta, breezed through your post. I was trying to get the gist of the excitement, without the details. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, you have inspired me to possibly give this one a try. I'm very leery of Gaiman's work. We'll see. Thanks for the encouragement.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-73845218387365042242008-07-04T03:52:00.000-05:002008-07-04T03:52:00.000-05:00I have this on my list to read this year and am re...I have this on my list to read this year and am really looking forward to it. I really enjoyed the film and the other books I have read by Gaiman so I hope it lives up to my expectations...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-60273649094528242072008-07-03T21:21:00.000-05:002008-07-03T21:21:00.000-05:00Argentina! Cool! Have a fabulous time, Trish!Argentina! Cool! Have a fabulous time, Trish!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-89359590188485783142008-07-03T19:52:00.000-05:002008-07-03T19:52:00.000-05:00I also loved Neverwhere but couldn't get into Amer...I also loved Neverwhere but couldn't get into American Gods the first time I tried. I'll be interested in your review.<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922354827535398877.post-54954840936917281872008-07-03T17:16:00.000-05:002008-07-03T17:16:00.000-05:00*Mrs S - Oh yes, the movie is fantastic!! Rent it...*Mrs S - Oh yes, the movie is fantastic!! Rent it this weekend! ;)<BR/><BR/>*Amanda - I'm glad to hear that because I'll be reading Neverwhere for an upcoming challenge. Gaiman is one of those authors that I've seen everywhere on the blogosphere, it just took me way too long to finally pick something of his up.<BR/><BR/>*Laura - You know, I'm the same way with fantasy but I've really enjoyed all the fantasy books I've read this year. Blogging has really stretched my comfort zone--that's for sure!<BR/><BR/>*Nymeth - My next Gaiman will probably be Neverwhere since I'm using it for the bonus round of the classics challenge. But I've got American Gods as well on my shelf (and believe that one is on the list as well?). Do you recommend one over the other??<BR/><BR/>YOU have a fantastic time in Brazil!!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.com