Stardust

[Adasunshine]

Well, I've just finished my second reading of this wonderful story and I noticed that there's nowhere to discuss this beautiful piece of writing so I thought I'd open one up.

I know Culhwch shares my enthusiasm for this book but is there anyone else out there? If you read it, what did you like or dislike about it? What character(s) stood out for you? Was Faerie everything you wanted it to be?

Let's get some discussion going.

xx

[Nakor]

The whole general idea of the story was brilliant, a really good Faerie Tale.
I like the way Tristain progressed and matured through-out the time he was on his quest.

[Leonardo]

Ever thought about how similar Stardust and Alice in Wonderland are? Both stories of young naïve Victorian children going to a strange and illogical world, coping with the issues that be, growing in character and eventually finding their place in the world. Both written as fairytales, similar in construction and sometimes words.

Quoting Charmed: "The only people who ever come here from your lands are the minstrels, the lovers, and the mad!".

The mad, huh?

Discuss!

[Nesacat]

I've re-read this book so many times but it's always a lovely read. Sniff! Always manage to cry buckets too despite knowing what is going to happen next. The tale has characters that are so well fleshed out you can see everything happening as you read.

Am very much looking forward to the movie as well. It's got a good cast and was filmed in Scotland and ought to be out soon.

[Culhwch]

Indeed, I was wary at first of the prospect of the film, but from the pics I've seen, they seem to have captured the feel of the narrative quite well. I hope they don't mess with the end - I fear they may opt for happily ever after over bittersweet.

I think comparing Tristran and Alice is drawing a bit of a long bow. Tristran, after all, is no child at eighteen. It is as much a coming of age story as it is a love story - neither of which I'd say of Alice. Though I'll admit I've not read the book, just seen the movies...

[Nesacat]

I hope they don't mess with the ending too. It's one of the best things in the book and it's almost the only way the story could end. It makes sense and is bittersweet just like their whole relationship and the choices they made. Happily ever after would just ruin it.

[Culhwch]

YouTube - Stardust Movie Trailer - De Niro.Pfeiffer=

Stardust trailer on YouTube. It's not quite how I imagined it, but I'll reserve judgment until I see the whole thing, I think.

[HappyHippo]

would you recommed seeing the movie before reading the book. or vice versa?

I have done neither yet...

[Culhwch]

Definitely read the book. It's wonderful, and I'd hate for its impact to be lessened by knowing what was going to happen next. Plus it's quite short, and an easy read...

[Allegra]

I also enjoyed the book very much. I think it's always a good idea to read the book first, I regret everytime I did it otherwise.

[Dianora]

I just downloaded this one on ereader so that I can carry it with my on the ol' PDA. I have yet to read it. I'm ashamed of myself!

[Harpo]

I love the book, had a signed copy (my ex has it now)

[Sathai]

I love this book too, it's a very charming read.

[Connavar]

I havent read Gaiman bookwise yet.

Is this urban fantasy or set totaly in "fantasy" world?

I am looking to try him bookwise.

[Culhwch]

It begins in Victorian England, before moving to the lands of Faerie. Great book, but you might also want to try Neverwhere, which is urban fantasy and also a good read.