|
Loading... Stardust (1998)by Neil Gaiman
  
Best Fantasy Novels (26) » 36 more Gaslamp Fantasy (3) Faerie Mythology (2) Best of Brit Lit (134) Books Read in 2016 (435) Books Read in 2018 (224) Books Read in 2015 (1,067) 20th Century Literature (441) Great Audiobooks (17) Books tagged favorites (136) Journeys and Quests (22) Pageturners (30) Parallel Worlds (5) Books on my Kindle (82) Same Title (90) Princess Tales (72) Audio Books (2) Favourite Books (1,429) Unread books (704) Best Pern Books (80) Biggest Disappointments (461) No current Talk conversations about this book.  justjoshinreads | Mar 22, 2019 |  In this charming fairy tale for YAs and grownups, a young man makes a foolish vow to his would-be sweetheart, promising to go into Faerie to retrieve a fallen star for her. As expected, there are adventures galore with witches and princes and enchantments all around. What may not be expected, unless the reader is already familiar with Gaiman's work, is the simple perfection of his language, the gentle humor, and the occasional twist to the expected tropes of the genre. There's one scene of a sexual encounter (vital to the plot and framed in vague G-rated language) and a few scenes of bloody violence toward the end; other than that, it's suitable for all ages (  ) LyndaInOregon | Feb 16, 2019 | "Have been unavoidably detained by the world. Expect us when you see us." Just beautiful. I love listening to Neil Gaiman read his books. He's wonderful. ( ) eraderneely | Feb 14, 2019 | Magical and beautiful. Gaiman's imagination and creativity never ceases to amazed me. Once again another magical and marvelous tale by a great storyteller. (  ) nu-bibliophile | Jan 15, 2019 | I just did not like this book. The characters were not likeable or compelling. It all felt very so-so. The storytelling failed to invoke any emotion and I just found myself focussing on getting to the end of it, rather than enjoying it. (  ) nebula21 | Jan 13, 2019 |
 While the bones of the story (the hero, the quest, the maiden) are traditional, Gaiman offers a tale that is fresh and original. Though the plot begins with disparate threads, by the end they are all tied together and the picture is complete. The resolution is satisfying and complex, proving that there is more to fairy tales than "happily ever after." This is a refreshingly creative story with appealing characters that manages to put a new twist on traditional fairy-tale themes.  Gaiman gently borrows from many fine fantasists--for starters, from Andersen, Tolkien, Macdonald, and, for the framing device, Christina Rossetti in her "Goblin Market" --but produces something sparkling, fresh, and charming, if not exactly new under the sun. Superb. a comic romance, reminiscent of James Thurber's fables, in which even throwaway minutiae radiate good-natured inventiveness. There are dozens of fantasy writers around reshaping traditional stories, but none with anything like Gaiman's distinctive wit, warmth, and narrative energy. Wonderful stuff, for kids of all ages. Is contained inNeil Gaiman Collection 5 Books Collection Set (Neverwhere, Stardust, Anansi Boys, Fragile Things, American Gods: TV Tie-In) by Neil Gaiman Neil Gaiman Mass Market Box Set by Neil Gaiman Neverwhere/Stardust/Smoke and Mirrors Omnibus by Neil Gaiman Is an adaptation ofHas the adaptationInspired
Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0061142026, Paperback)Stardust is an utterly charming fairy tale in the tradition of The Princess Bride and The Neverending Story. Neil Gaiman, creator of the darkly elegant Sandman comics and author of The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, tells the story of young Tristran Thorn and his adventures in the land of Faerie. One fateful night, Tristran promises his beloved that he will retrieve a fallen star for her from beyond the Wall that stands between their rural English town (called, appropriately, Wall) and the Faerie realm. No one ever ventures beyond the Wall except to attend an enchanted flea market that is held every nine years (and during which, unbeknownst to him, Tristran was conceived). But Tristran bravely sets out to fetch the fallen star and thus win the hand of his love. His adventures in the magical land will keep you turning pages as fast as you can--he and the star escape evil old witches, deadly clutching trees, goblin press-gangs, and the scheming sons of the dead Lord of Stormhold. The story is by turns thrillingly scary and very funny. You'll love goofy, earnest Tristran and the talking animals, gnomes, magic trees, and other irresistible denizens of Faerie that he encounters in his travels. Stardust is a perfect read-aloud book, a brand-new fairy tale you'll want to share with a kid, or maybe hoard for yourself. (If you read it to kids, watch out for a couple of spicy sex bits and one epithet.) --Therese Littleton(retrieved from Amazon Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:09:44 -0400) In the quiet English hamlet of Wall, Tristran Thorn embarks on a remarkable journey through the world of Faerie to recover a fallen star for his lover, the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester. |
 Google Books — Loading...Popular coversRatingAverage: (4.03)
Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38
Wikipedia in English (1)
5
Stardust is a fairytale about a man who sees a falling star and promises to bring it to the girl he loves. His search leads him through a wall to another world where he finds what he seeks and much more. 5/5 stars ⭐️ (