Stardust
by Neil Gaiman
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Author: Neil GaimanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-12-23
ISBN: 0061689246
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Book Review: A Fun Read
Summary: 3 Stars
Stardust is a fast paced fantasy with engaging characters and plot. This novel is not part of a series which is a nice change from most fantasy books where exactly no time has passed in the first 100 pages. However, I thought the character development wasn't in depth enough for me to really care about the characters. Instead, I was merely amused by them and didn't worry too much if they reached their goals or not.
The story is about Tristran (a name which looks nice but I stuttered over the extra "r" every time) a teenager whose mother was from Faerie, a place of magic outside the town of Wall that he lives in. He decides he is in love with the most beautiful girl in Wall, Victoria Forester, and she promises to give him anything he desires if he brings her a fallen star. He sets out on this quest with no hesitation but he is not the only one searching for the star.
The character of Tristran was bland. He decided he was so in love with Victoria (from what I could tell just because she was pretty) that he'll do anything for her. When he finds out part of that is kidnapping he doesn't really notice or care. I can't describe his personality because he hardly had one and Yvaine must have fallen for him for lack of a better option. Yvaine was a good character in that she wasn't the typical damsel in distress and until the end, thought Tristran was a bit of a twit. The supporting cast was quirky and the magic, inventive. I would recommend this book if you want a quick, mostly light-hearted fun read.
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