#12 of 52 – 52 Books in 52 Weeks
I enjoyed this book very much. If I had read it as a child, though, I think it would have scared me quite a bit. I found the overall tone to be rather creepy and dark at times, much like many of the stories in Gaiman’s Smoke and Mirrors. There’s one part in particular that has to do with beetles that creeped me out way more than it probably should have. I won’t say much more about it, so as not to spoil you in case you are planning on reading it.
Last night I went to see the stop-motion film in 3D with my friends from SnB. It was really fantastic! This may have been the first 3D movie that I’ve seen–I vaguely think I might have seen one as a child, but I can’t remember what it was. We got to wear some really snazzy glasses, which I’m keeping as a souvenir. I especially enjoyed seeing the tiny knit creations such as Coraline’s sweater and gloves, as well as the detail in all of the characters.
In both the book and film, I like Coraline, but I think my favorite character is the cat. I kind of wish the film hadn’t taken the story out of England, as I would have liked to hear Coraline as a wee English girl. And the cat would have sounded really neat as an Englishman (Englishcat?). But all in all, both the book and film were very enjoyable. I definitely recommend the book, and if you get to see the movie, watch it in 3D because it’s simply amazing.
sassenach
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I can’t wait to go see it! I’m looking for daycare right now!!
When Coraline was released in 2002 (I think), they had the audio book come out a few weeks before the actual book, which was kind of cool – especially ’cause Neil Gaiman does such a fabulous job reading the book. I remember picking it up to listen to on a three hour car ride – and it was the perfect amount of time.
Really looking forward to seeing it in 3D tomorrow!
I worked in the bookstore around the time this came out, I can still see the old cover in my head. we shelved it w/kids, but we always thought that was kind of weird. I need to read it – people have been trying to get me into Gaiman for yearrrrrs! also, I can’t do 3D movies
I have monovision so it doesn’t really work. I have been to two, and every once in awhile for a tiny split second it works for me but usually I just have to fake it 
i’m so glad you’re doing this. i’ve added all kinds of books to my queue! (and yes, i still have your book, and no, i haven’t read it yet, lol. i’ve got 33 books out, and 27 of them are mine (i have the boys keep their books on my card so i can keep better track of them))