kitty_kitty Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Coraline - Neil Gaiman Synopsis Despite being mostly known for his fantastical graphic novels and adult fiction, Neil Gaiman's first book for children is everything that you would expect from such a massive imagination as his. It's special and wonderful and very weird indeed. Described by some as the new Alice in Wonderland, Coraline is actually more bizarre than that, much more frightening and its modest length definitely adds to the book's undiluted potency. Shortly after moving into an old house with strange tenants above and below, Coraline discovers a big, carved, brown wooden door at the far corner of the drawing room. And it is locked. Curiosity runs riot in Coraline's mind and she unlocks the door to see what lies behind it. Disappointingly, it opens onto a brick wall. Days later, after exploring the rest of the house and garden, Coraline returns to the same mysterious door and opens it again. This time, however, there is a dark hallway in front of her. Stepping inside, the place beyond has an eerie familiarity about it. The carpet and wallpaper are the same as in her flat. The picture hanging on the wall is the same. Almost. Strangest of all, her mum and dad are there too. Only they have buttons for eyes and seem more possessive than normal. It's a twisted version of her world that is familiar, and yet sinister. And matters get even more surreal for Coraline when her "other" parents seem reluctant to let her leave. I really enjoyed this book and it is a fantastically wierd and quich read about 160 pages. A good wierd modern fairy tale and quite big print which was handy for me being half asleep in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty_kitty Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 I am terrible with the library at the moment i am getting out loads of books but i do not seem to be reading them all. I suppose it is like buying books you kind of keep coming back to them before you read them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty_kitty Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Wuthering Heights - Graphic Novel Book Description A specially commissioned work for the Radical Brontes Festival being held in Bradford in September 2006. This is a new take on the brutal and appalling story of the legendary lovers. This collaboration between Siku, one of the UK's most acclaimed graphic artists and writer Adam Strickson presents the story in a way never seen before. For more information see wutheringheightsgraphicnovel.com I loved this book the only reason it not get full marks where the pictures were black and white and sometimes confusing. Recommended for people who love the story but do not want to read the full book and for romantics that love the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty_kitty Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born Premiere (Dark Tower): 1 (Dark Tower): 1 (Dark Tower) (Hardcover) by Peter David, Robin Furth Synopsis "The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland - an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland's past is revealed! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert Robin Furth (author of Stephen King's "The Dark Tower: A Concordance") and scripted by "New York Times" bestseller Peter David, this series delves in depth into Roland's origins - the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world; while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature! This book collects "Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born", numbered 1-7. I loved this book the pictures are fantastic, absolutely gorgeous as well as the story being excellent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty_kitty Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman Synopsis Under the streets of London there's a world most people could never even dream of - a city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels, and pale girls in black velvet. Richard Mayhew is a young businessman who is about to find out more than he bargained for about this other London. A single act of kindness catapults him out of his safe and predictable life and into a world that is at once eerily familiar and yet utterly bizarre. There's a girl named Door, an Angel called Islington, an Earl who holds Court on the carriage of a Tube train, a Beast in a labyrinth, and dangers and delights beyond imagining...And Richard, who only wants to go home, is to find a strange destiny waiting for him below the streets of his native city. This title includes extra material exclusive to Headline Review's edition. I loved this book and i cannot recommend it enough. I loved the literate translations of names etc. I think this is one of his best books and a book i will no doubt reread in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelfling Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Neverwhere sounds like Alice in Wonderland for adults I'll have to try it. Have you read "Weaveworld" ? I think it's by Clive Barker. It's a rather nitty gritty fantasy (but quite wonderful). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerball Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 A graphic novel of Wuthering Heights? Sounds interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Yes I like the sound of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty_kitty Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 A graphic novel of Wuthering Heights? Sounds interesting! I come from Bradford and i think it was something the Council funded to do with the Arts and the Brontes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty_kitty Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Haunted - Kelley Armstrong Synopsis Book 6 in Kelley Armstrong's supernatural series marks the return of werewolf Elena Michaels from Bitten and Stolen. When half-demon Xavier calls in the favour Elena owes him, it seems easy enough - steal Jack the Ripper's 'From Hell' letter away from a Toronto collector who had himself stolen it from the Ripper evidence boxes in the Metropolitan Police files. But nothing in the supernatural world is ever as simple as it seems. Elena accidentally triggers a spell placed on the letter, and manages to tear an opening that leads into the nether regions of Victorian London. Toronto may be looking for a tourism boost, but 'Gateway to Hell' isn't quite the new slogan the city had in mind ... My least favourite of her books, however still enjoyable. I just found the Jack the Ripper thing a bit odd, i do not know if that is becuase I am British and did not like a Canadian author using this!! I did find the pregnancy part also a bit wierd and i really do not gt the Elena and Clay relationship and do not get me strted on the birth part!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty_kitty Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 I am back!!!!! I have regained the reading mojo!!! My librry have missed me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Good for you Kitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 good to hear - what are you reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I am back!!!!! I have regained the reading mojo!!! Yay - welcome back kitty's mojo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty_kitty Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thought i had better update my reading. I have been reading but i have been very busy too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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