The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

It takes a graveyard to raise a child. Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy—an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack—who has already killed Bod's family.

I enjoyed reading this, though I haven't loved other of Gaiman's books. The story is interesting, and I liked the characters. I definitely wanted to keep reading and find out what happened.

During my read of the Graveyard book, I suffered a loss. I don't know much about fate, however, this book tremendously helped me coping, even though I had to stop it for a while just after the events. It's been a few months now and I finally finished it completely, signalling the fact that I restarted to read. It healed me as much if not more than the best self-help article about grieving, even though I doubt it was intended too. It helped me coping and more importantly hope. Thank you a million for that Mr Gaiman.

I've heard about Neil Gaiman for years. my one friend is always trying to get me to read his books. I read Coraline last year and found it just as creepy as the movie. I enjoyed that but found myself referencing what i saw in the movie instead of using my imagination.

The graveyard book isn't a movie yet so I can say I've finally read Neil Gaiman. i CHOOSE to read his book, not just because I wanted the relive time in a world from a movie but because it caught my interest.

What a great find. I liked Bod and Silas, and the book was written with such a quirky voice. I see now why everyone loves the author.

I also loved the authors subtle handling of death. He doesn't scare you with the families murders. There are so many ways to write that scene and I thought he handled it so well.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS
I was disappointed by the end. I feel like I didn't get closure. Maybe there is a plan for a sequel? Also, what was the purpose of Scarlett? Where is he expected to go at 15? Alone? I understand that he can't stay there forever, but how about guidance? how does he know what to do with the money? I'm left with all these burning questions.

With this book done, it's off to the next adventure.