The Graveyard Book

by Neil Gaiman
The Graveyard Book cover
Good Books rating 4.0
Fantasy
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  • ID: 1683
  • Added: 2025-10-08
  • Updated: 2025-10-11
  • ISBN: 9781526634597
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Published: 2020-11-05
  • Formats: 14
  • Reviews: 3
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The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman is a bewitching story about Nobody Owens, a boy who escapes a murderer as a baby and is raised by the ghosts in a graveyard. With spellbinding illustrations by Chris Riddell and an exclusive introduction by Margaret Atwood, this tenth-anniversary edition brings a unique blend of fantasy and adventure to life. Bod's life in the graveyard is filled with extraordinary experiences, from learning ghostly lore to encountering the mysterious and sometimes dangerous inhabitants of the afterlife. However, the true peril lies in the land of the living, where the man Jack seeks to fulfill his dark mission. This award-winning novel has enchanted readers with its unforgettable enchantment and inventive storytelling.

Reviews
the starving artist · Devontre Varro Flaherty · 2023-09-09
engaging 4.50

This book is perfect for Halloween reading and has a timeless appeal that spans across ages. It successfully blends a creepy atmosphere with a classic feel.

The reviewer finds this book to be an excellent choice for Halloween, particularly for middle schoolers, but also appreciates its timeless quality that makes it enjoyable for all ages. They highlight the book's ability to blend a creepy atmosphere with a classic feel, making it a versatile and engaging read. The reviewer also praises the book's ability to draw in readers with its unique setting and bittersweet tale.

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    It is the kind of creepy book that would be great Halloween reading for a middle schooler

    it's also a book that reads across-ages with its classic feel

    The Graveyard Book is a book that can be enjoyed by everyone

A Pilgrim in Narnia · A Pilgrim in Narnia · 2014-06-30
clever 4.00

The book is clever and draws on cultural imagination of graveyards to create a bittersweet tale. It is one of those books that stays with you long after reading.

The reviewer commends the book for its cleverness and its ability to draw on the cultural imagination of graveyards to create a bittersweet tale. They describe it as one of those books that stays with you long after you've finished reading, indicating a deep emotional impact. The reviewer also appreciates the book's unique blend of horror and whimsy, making it a memorable read.

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    It is a very clever book, able to draw in our cultural imagination of graveyards into a single bittersweet tale

    This is one of those books that stays with you long after reading

    The Graveyard Book is a book that can be enjoyed by everyone

The Guardian · The Guardian · 2014-02-17
emotional 3.50

The book captures many emotions and can be a bit boring at times, but it is definitely worth it. It is a book with a lot of depth and emotional resonance.

The reviewer notes that the book captures a wide range of emotions and can be a bit slow at times, but ultimately finds it worth the read. They appreciate the book's depth and emotional resonance, which makes it a memorable experience. The reviewer also highlights the book's ability to shift tones elegantly, from horror to suspense to domesticity, which adds to its overall appeal.

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    A book with many emotions to capture you

    It could be a little boring at times, but it was definitely worth it

    The Graveyard Book is a book with a lot of depth and emotional resonance

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