Stardust: Neil Gaiman

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This was sweet, utterly wholesome, and the perfect distraction for while I was doing a little bit of housework. It gave me such nostalgic vibes but was also so unique and captivating. We have Tristian, a product of his father's wandering gaze and a fairy lass, who in a fit of youthful passion, makes an improbable promise the hottest girl in the village. I just finished the book today and read an interview by Neil Gaiman where he mentions how much he loves audio dramas, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I loved it, if you enjoyed the book I'm sure you'll enjoy the drama as well. When Tristran stopped at a village shop to gather supplies for the road ahead, Yvaine seized the chance to slip away unnoticed. But no sooner had she fled into the woods than Tristran himself was given an ominous warning from a fellow traveler that the star was being stalked by a sinister force. Fearing for Yvaine's safety, he rushed off in pursuit to find her before it was too late.

If you haven’t lost all sense of romance, and are able to still believe in the beauty of stars, Stardust is absolutely a must read. I can see the comparisons to The Princess Bride, but for reasons that I cannot explain or understand, I frequently found myself thinking of The Great God Pan. I would’ve given this book five stars if I enjoyed the characters more. Usually fairytales are more about the world and the plot than the characters so I guess that’s to be expected. Though it would’ve been nice to see a bit more growth from the characters. Also on route to claim the star for their own is a trio of princes, which ever one claims her earns the Kingship. Septimus, the youngest of the three, is power mad; he will stop at nothing to be the victor even if it means walking over the corpses of his fellow prince. However, a dark and more sinister threat approaches: the evil witch queen. If her and her sisters eat the heart of the star then their youth will be restored, and in doing so most of their already deadly powers too.Weekend Box Office Results: Five Nights at Freddy’s Scores Monster Opening Link to Weekend Box Office Results: Five Nights at Freddy’s Scores Monster Opening Challenged to retrieve a fallen star, Tristran Thorn leaves the sleepy English village of Wall and crosses into the land of Faerie and the realm of Stormhold. Locating the star, he discovers it is no meteorite but a young woman, Yvaine.

Young Tristran Thorn will do anything to win the cold heart of beautiful Victoria--even fetch her the star they watch fall from the night sky. But to do so, he must enter the unexplored lands on the other side of the ancient wall that gives their tiny village its name. Beyond that old stone wall, Tristran learns, lies Faerie--where nothing, not even a fallen star, is what he imagined. BBC Radio 4 produced a two-part radio adaptation first broadcast 17 December 2016, [15] dramatized and directed by Dirk Maggs and featuring Eleanor Bron as narrator, Matthew Beard as Tristan, and Sophie Rundle as Yvaine. As a story, I think it’s unquestionable that I actually enjoy the film more so than I do this book. Overall, however, this dramatization is a close second! The cast was brilliant, the story adorably fun, and the experience just a wonderful one to have. Sound effects and everything!That was an amazing firework of fantasy creativity. And readers want that, old wine in new skins, making Stardust an average, not that surprising experience. That´s a good example that the great art and illustration also That being said, the rest of the book was magnificent. Very rarely someone comes to Wall knowing what they are looking for, and these people they will sometimes allow through. There is a look in the eyes, and once seen it cannot be mistaken. This is the kind of book that makes you wonder...what if? And hope for the less likely answer.

How positively charming and delightful. Stardust is so beautifully executed with the blending of folklore and fairytales in our own world, albeit two hundred years ago. Gaiman's execution of the prose and simple idyllic story telling truly lend to the creation of this world that feels real. From the overused tropes to the magically unique ideas, this is a brilliant book. This is the one case, the ONLY case (so far. Edit: not anymore, Bridget Jones gets the honor too), where I prefer the movie to the book. I know it's a sacrilege and you can all burn me at the stake, but it is nonetheless the truth. It's also one of the few times I watched the movie before reading the book, simply because I had no idea the book existed. And I loved the movie. I mean, really, really loved it. I challenge you to Mortal Kombat!" screams the first Trekker, whipping out a Bat'leth, spittle flying from his mouth as fury transforms his features into something alien and cruel. One fateful night, as young Tristran and Victoria gazed at the stars, they witnessed a blazing star fall from the heavens. In a boastful wager, Victoria promised her hand in marriage if Tristran would cross the wall and retrieve the fallen star for her, believing the feat impossible. Determined to prove his love, Tristran confided in his father that he intended to cross through the breach in the ancient wall to find the star beyond in Faerie. It was only then that Dunstan realized his son was destined to return to his rightful home.He thought of Victoria’s lips, and her grey eyes, and the sound of her laughter. And to ignorant to be scared, too young to be awed, Tristan Thorn passed beyond the fields we know. Still, it's not so much the sex & violence that disturbed me (although if I liked that kind of thing I wouldn't be reading fantasy); it was that they were included in a tale lauded for its childlike adventure and whimsy. Even the description here on goodreads compares it to Princess Bride & the Neverending Story - an insult beyond comprehension to works which demonstrate that, with skill, an author can in fact write a fairy tale for adults without employing R rated tactics. The problem is that having watched the movie I wanted a fairytale. All the things I loved the best about the movie, weren't in the book (and it's usually the other way around, I was surprised too). I mean, no Captain Shakespeare? No happy stars-in-the-sky ending? The movie was such a feel-good one and the book? Not so much. But to do that, he has to cross the Wall. Since he's young, dumb and full of love for his sweet, he takes off with nary a thought.

There are definitely differences between the movie and this dramatisation, and I know that I shouldn't make that comparison, especially since both are based on the book. After listening to this all I can say is, I have put the original book HIGHER on my TBR because it is just whimsical, cosy and adorably fun and wonderful to listen to. The amazing world created by Neil Gaiman came alive and made me re-fall in love with the story. Yet when Tristran returned to her, Victoria's reception was not what he had so idealized. For in his absence, the vain Victoria had foreseen that Tristran might indeed make good on his word, and came to regret making a drunken pledge of betrothal she had not truly meant. She confessed to Tristran that she never had faith that he would cross the wall and retrieve the fallen star, and that while she remained bound by her oath to marry, she rued having made it.yes, the story is short so the world-building, character development, and pacing all take a hit. i also thought the few cases of sex and violence disrupt the overall charming quality of the story. buuuut, theres something about the story that put me into a pleasant lull. You have to believe. Otherwise, it will never happen. Man, oh man, what a story! The illustrations brought it to a whole new level. Still, not a four star read from me. Having the story so heavily reliant on a magical fairy market, surprisingly similar to the one in Neverwhere lost some points with me. Of course themes can reoccur across novels but there was just too many tried and true mainstays of the fantasy genre in this book to really make it original and four-star worthy. What a production. My first full cast audiobook. Definitely a major upgrade in the listening experience. I was more immersed in the story although credit for that also goes to Mr Gaiman. I appreciate this for what it is- a play on fairytale troupes and storytelling. Super creative, adventurous with a pinch of some dark and graphic things. Not my personal kind of thing but definitely enjoyable. When Yvaine evades him and escapes, Tristran discovers he is not the only one in pursuit of the star: there are dark forces in this magical land, and he must find Yvaine before she falls into their clutches. As he does so, Tristran will uncover the secret to his own identity and a fate beyond his wildest dreams.