Stardust Mass market paperbound - 2016
by Neil Gaiman
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Readers widely characterize Stardust as a whimsical, adult-leaning fairytale delivered in spare, unfussy prose. Many praise its imagination, brisk pace, and especially Neil Gaiman’s own audiobook narration, while noting memorable touches like the ghostly princes and the Faerie setting. Comparisons to the film dominate: a large share prefer the movie’s bigger climax and fuller character beats, whereas the book’s quieter, tidier ending and episodic travelogue feel divide opinion. Admirers cite charm, wit, and folkloric atmosphere; critics point to thin or underdeveloped characters, a rushed second half, and jarring swings from whimsy to graphic darkness. Several caution it isn’t for children. Overall, it’s seen as a short, enjoyable read, though not universally satisfying.
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From the rear cover
You have to believe. Otherwise, it will never happen.
Tristran Thorn promises to bring back a fallen star for his beloved, the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester--and crosses the wall that divides his English country town from another, more dangerous world of lords and witches, all of them in search of the star. Rich with adventure and magic, Stardust is one of master storyteller Neil Gaiman's most beloved tales.
Details
- Title Stardust
- Author Neil Gaiman
- Binding Mass Market Paperbound
- Edition Reissue
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher William Morrow & Company, New York
- Publication date 2016-09-27
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780062564344 / 006256434X
- Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
- Dimensions 7.4 x 4.1 x 0.7 in (18.80 x 10.41 x 1.78 cm)
- Reading level 970
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Demographic Orientation: Urban
- Category Fiction - Fantasy
- Library of Congress subjects England, Fantasy fiction
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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