Amelia (eleven) - , reviewed on 6/22/2012 + 11 more book reviews

I like every Neil Gaiman book I've read, and though I saw the movie adaptation of this book first and loved it, the book is just as great, though quite different. The illustrations are lovely and the story is a fantastic fairy tale that's actually very original. The characters, as expected from Neil Gaiman, are interesting and three-dimensional, and he makes it very easy to root for the good guys. As an added bonus, he's great at writing humor, and there is plenty to make you laugh.

One of the biggest differences between the movie and the book is the ending, but I love them both. The movie ending was perfect for a movie, and the book ending was perfect for a book. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys fantasy or fairy tales, but it should be mentioned that there are a few pretty mature scenes, so I wouldn't suggest it for anyone too young.

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