A review by readnext
Coraline by Neil Gaiman

adventurous dark funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Well, that was charming. I never ended up reading this dark fantasy children's novella as a kid. It is beautifully bizarre and will sit with me for a while I think, like a skeleton hand quietly perched on my shoulder.