1st, quick last point on the Graveyard Book: We didn't really dwell on it in class, but Gaiman also wrote Coraline, which was made into a movie a couple of years ago, which I saw on a date (we were attempting to be silly, and nothing good was out I believe), and was awkwardly in the popcorn the whole time because it was really creepy! I was thinking that Gaiman is sort of like the Tim Burton of writing in that his stories are sometimes for children, but usually have this really creepy underlying adult element to them. Thoughts?
Next, The Shadow Year. I did not like this book. I would say better than the Little Stranger (crap.) but, there was still that there-is-nothing-going-on-HELP feeling to reading it. I will say the scariest part is that Mr. White only preyed on the weak, and Jim says that is why he is after their mother. It seems he was wrong about our protagonist, however, because Mr. White assumed he was a weak little boy that got beat up and whatnot, but ultimately, he defeats him and proves that oftentimes strength is not judged merely on an individual basis. Did everyone catch this whole preys on the weak thing with Mr. White?
Lastly, Heart-Shaped box. I LOVED this one. It was the pace that really sucked me in and I truly found it impossible to stop reading. What I loved about it is that it moved like an "action-novel": fast paced, and seat-gripping. I'm a Dan Brown fan, and he always leaves you on a ledge or something at the end of every chapter and makes you want to keep reading. I felt like Joe Hill was the Dan Brown of the Horror world, and the combination was simply amazing, and made the book a highly satisfying read. Also, he didn't leave any annoying loose ends, which I really can't stand. Did anyone else get this action vibe?
Before I leave you all, I will share some pics of Mr. Big, since he got brought up in class today (and I will keep in close in the highly unlikely chance he can save me from ghosts):
Now, go out and adopt your own loveable lardball at the Adopt-A-Thon Katy was talking about!
3 comments:
Such an adorable little booger :)
1- I'm loving Mr. Big and he def looks like he could tear up a ghostie
2- Unlike you, I liked Shadow Year, but I definitely agree with your preying on the weak observation.
3- I also loved Heart Shaped Box
This is random but has to do with Gaiman's Coraline. Our winterguard show is based on Coraline and is about being careful of what you wish for. The music we use is taken from the movie as well. I find is strange that we read him for class and I spend 40 hours a week doing something inspired by him as well. Sorry. This was totally random and has nothing to do with anything else at all.
I LOVED HSB. Does that make this post slightly relevant?
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