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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Coraline in Books

Jul 15, 2019

Spooky Kids Book

I listened to the audio book narrated by Gaiman himself, which I think helped enhance the experience as he does a great job. Despite really being a children's story I was still able to enjoy this and have little doubt if I’d come across it as a child it would of been a favourite, up there the my Dahl books.

It’s a spooky story about the young girl Coraline, she’s a likeable character with plenty of sass. When she discovers a door to a secret world where she has another Mother and Father who seem more loving and attentive then her own, it seems like a good place to spend some time despite their odd black button eyes. Coraline is rapidly pulled into a game of high stakes with her other Mother.

The sinister nature of the button eyed creatures was rather ruined for me because I had previously seen a bit of a Simpsons Halloween episode based on this. I did keep having flashes of Marge with button eyes which spoiled the atmosphere. The spooky rats singing on the audio version did send chills through me and along with Gaiman’s narration I would recommend the audio version.

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Christine A. (965 KP) rated Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald in Books

Nov 14, 2018

I started to read the book but didn't finish in time for book club so I started reading something else. I finished the book by listening to the audio book. I enjoyed both.

I wish the rating was out of 10 because I'd give it a 3.5. Since it's out of 5, I guess it's closer to a 4 than a 3.