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Mar 23, 2024ADragonInTheLibrary rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well written, very moody and creepy, but still child appropriate. I wish it was a bit longer!
Dec 28, 2023
I have seen the Coraline movie and it was TERRIFYING. But the book is somehow different. If you have seen the movie, then you know how scary it is. Of course, the mother is the most horrifying. But i'm actually excited to try the book and…
Nov 15, 2023bocalibrary_Sasha rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is basically a modern fairy tale. It is so eerie that I felt goosebumps rise up on my neck during some parts. The writing is simple but impactful, and there is the perfect amount of whimsy. I found the mother to be one of the…
Sep 19, 2023onyxemilyreads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i’m definitely very biased when it comes to Coraline, but this story holds a very special place in my heart. i had only seen the movie before reading this story, and seeing it written as Gaiman first intended was truly a delight. i love…
Aug 28, 2023
A haunting blend of fantasy, horror, and childhood imagination that has something for readers of all ages. This is by far my favorite book about bravery–and how bravery is not the absence of fear, but rather doing things even if you are…
Jul 06, 2023happychild_1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The book Coraline was an overall good book. Some elements of the story were exciting and kept me wanting more... others not so much. For example, when readers find out where the other door leads it kept me excited and wanting to read more.…
Apr 05, 2023jl07 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
"Coraline" by Neil Gaiman is a dark and eerie fantasy novel that tells the story of a young girl named Coraline who discovers a hidden world beyond a door in her new home. The book is masterfully written, with Gaiman's signature style of…
Dec 26, 2022Randa16 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The audiobook is especially good. Reads like a classic, but original fairy tale
Dec 08, 2022zimmleanna rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A perfectly nightmarish version of going through a wardrobe… or in this case, a walled off door that instead of leading to the empty flat next door leads back to a twisted version of your own. Loved it!
Nov 06, 2022Lucyyyyy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
so, i picked this book up at the bookstore the other day, and read it in one sitting. all i can even say is please go read this book. everyone, no matter how old you are, should absolutely read this incredible story.
Oct 03, 2022cristina1010 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Coraline was enjoyable but not nearly as spooky-ooky as I was led to believe. Although, there were moments that were delectably creepy. I did the enjoy the resiliency and bravery of the character. I also enjoyed that the rules of the world…
Sep 20, 2022Anita_Dickey rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I read this book for the 52 books in 52 weeks reading challenge. I used the 2022 promprt read a book with illustrated people on the cover. It is creepier than the movie. The movie is a pretty good imitation of the book though. a good…
Sep 17, 2022mch9206 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read Coraline when I was around eight, and even though it was scary, I LOVED it. I watched the movie soon afterwards, and it's good, but not as good as the book. Not as scary either. My little sister tried watching the movie when she was…
Aug 28, 2022QuinnM_2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I listened to this little horror story narrated by the author. I really enjoyed it.
Jun 28, 2022aranr_0 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Life can sometimes seem pretty dull at times. Sometimes it seems that our lives will be meaningless and boring forever. In his book Coraline, Neil Gaiman focuses on this theme. Coraline, a young girl, moved into a new house with her…
Apr 04, 2022Tarion_2020 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I believe that the book is on par with the movie. In some ways, more complex and suspenseful. I love both the book and movie.
Jan 28, 2022SAPL_Teens rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The novel Coraline is a transitionary tale of courage and growth that every child should read. It’s a story about a relatable girl bored with everyday life who must overcome a great evil she unknowingly invites. The singular Pink Palace…
Dec 19, 2021RahimaKeinan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I would definitely recommend this book for those looking for a not very scary book. I watched the movie before the book and the book was definitely more spine-chilling than the movie.
Oct 31, 2021kkirby221 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fun Halloween book. Quick read but interesting!
Jul 15, 2021klfleming_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An amazingly written and genuinely creepy novel, lovely for readers of any age! Can't recommend it enough!
Jul 03, 2021Andrew Kyle Bacon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best children's fantasy books I've ever read, and the audiobook is narrated by Mr. Gaiman himself! Highly, highly recommend this, and I think it contains many good lessons children should learn. Terrific book.
Jun 24, 2021at101 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Coraline is a dark fantasy novella by Neil Gaiman. It tells the spooky story of Coraline, a young and unhappy girl who uncovers strange things behind a mysterious door she finds in her home. Coraline’s life and the events that occur…
May 13, 2021nathaliecorrea1220 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Coralline follows Coraline herself as she learns about the new building she has moved into. The curious girl opens doors, falling into a whole new world. I love Coraline! This novel is dark and twisted, yet appropriate for…
Mar 11, 2021
I am a huge fan of the stop motion movie Coraline, so I was very excited to listen to the original novel that lead to the movie. I was not disappointed. This book is fantastic. In fact I like the audiobook better than the movie. There…
Dec 19, 2020KorrAnn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book had my skin crawling!