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Coraline

Coraline
by Neil Gaiman
Hardcover: Jul 2002,
176 pages.
Paperback: Aug 2003,
162 pages.

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Rated 4 of 5 of 5 by Micky
Coraline: A Psychological Horror
I read this book when I was 11 and found it incredibly disturbing. I cried myself to sleep one night I was so frightened. At first the book seemed dull and lifeless. But something that was incorporated well throughout the entire book was the sense of unease incorporated in everything that was happening. Gaiman tells you right from the beginning that this is not going to be a pleasant book with Coraline being a brat and the parents being incredibly tuned out. When transported to the other world everything seems amazing. But Gaiman makes everything just a little off to make you wonder what is really going on. None of the book is a happy story so do NOT read this book if you are looking for a feel good novel. The part that disturbed me the most was the collapse of this other world. It always made me wonder and the lingering hand of the other mother is what scared me the most. It is almost a metaphor that everything you do sticks with you.


Rated 4 of 5 of 5 by Milly Curd
Fantastic
Coraline was a brilliant book. The genres in the book are Detective, mystery, horror, adventure,fantasy and much more. Coraline inspired me to think big like the characters in the story. Neil Gaiman is a fantastic writer which will be read for years to come!!! plz read this book...the buttons will haunt you and send shivers down your spine


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Olivia D.
awesome
I think that this book is actually really good and full of the best excitement. I thought this book was very addicting after reading it more then 5 times. I would recommend this book to anyone and I also say to read it in the dark because it makes the best of stories :)


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by lebron fan
Coraline
Best movie I have ever watched and best book I ever read.


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Gabe Hedges
Excellent
This book is excellent. Creepy yet warm.


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Alex
breath catching
I loved this book it is creepy and strange in a marvelous way. My mind bounced along words as they came to life. A great read for ages 9-12. I recomend keeping the candle lit by keeping an eye out for the Coraline audiobook performed by the author himself, it really lets you enjoy the thrill of this book how he wished it to be enjoyed!

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