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Reader reviewed by Booked Books

Love fairy tales as a child but believe you're too old for them? No worries. Neil Gaiman delivers a spectacular adult fairy tale in Stardust. This isn't the typical fairy tale with simple and predictable plot twists. Gaiman manages to conjure a spellbinding story though admittedly, it isn't exactly suitable for children. Once you get past the mature stuff, it really is a fantastic read.


When Dunstan Thorn crossed the Wall and visited the Faerie Market in order to purchase a gift for his lover, Daisy, he never would have predicted that he would fall in love with a beautiful, gypsy slave. Still, he did, and she ended up giving birth to his son, Tristan Thorn.


Years later, good-natured Tristan grew up and fell in love with beautiful Victoria Forester. In order to win her heart, he sets out to find a star that had fallen in Faerie. Upon meeting the star, he realizes that stars take on the form of humans in Faerie. Unfortunately, he also realizes that he is not the only one who's searching for the star.


What I loved about this beautiful fantasy was that it was thrilling (despite the fact that it was a fairy tale) and humorous at the same time. The characters are so complex, well-defined, and charming that I became absorbed in them. Every part of the novel was necessary for the ending, though you don't know it until you reach the end. Gaiman's style is so natural yet deep and effective. I have to say that this is one of the best books I've ever had the pleasure to read.


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