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The Graveyard book - Neil Gaiman

⛰ What It's About

Its about a baby who after his parents gets murdered in a brutal and mysterious way ends up in a graveyard, where he lives for the rest of his life, till he becomes an adult, by the protection and guidance of invisible people and forces, dead, half-dead and alive. Its a coming of age story filled with heartwarming and beautiful moments all to be cherished and loved. It has a wonderful plot, good characters and the dialogues had wit and life. You feel for the protagonist and the main characters like his little girlfriend. They were all relatable and approachable.

🔍 How I Discovered It

I discovered it while on audible, searching for the best books read by Neil Gaiman; he has a very soothing voice. But I didn’t listen to it on audible rather on youtube where there is a live reading of the book by the author himself with a live audience. It was a wonderful experience, almost like watching a sitcom, where people laughed, awed, held their breath along with you as the story progressed.

🧠 Thoughts

The book really is the classical hero’s journey and maybe that’s why I like it so much. There is much value in reading this book. It makes you appreciate and connect with all the small things in life. It is a refreshing read filled with hope and nostalgia. The ending of the book created in me the feelings of homesickness and nostalgia. It was good.

What I Liked About It

  • Characters that were easy to connect
  • Story that was easy to follow yet which offered its own twists and turns
  • Good morals and character shown by the protagonist and other positive characters
  • Witty and humorous scenes which gave a spark to the story
  • The sweet blend of magical realism
  • The protagonist being a kid for the most part of the story made the interactions and scenes adorable

What I Didn't Like About It

Pretty much nothing, maybe my inability to connect with various fantasy themes and beasts. Fantasy was never my strong suite

🥰 Who Would Like It?

  • Kids for sure
  • Adults who wants something nostalgic and homely to read
  • anyone who loves a soothing and feel-good story

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