While Coraline is aimed at younger readers, his style is still similar through all his books. It's like young fiction writing for adults, in some sense, by which I mean he writes about situations in an adult fiction manner, but with a simple, direct style that hides magic, dark and charming, between the lines. I've always found it very readable and enjoyable.
Neverwhere, American Gods, Anansi Boys, and the Sandman graphic novels are for mature readers, but still carry that deceptively simple style. Stardust is for teenagers, while Graveyard Book and Coraline are for younger readers, and books like Wolves in the Walls are for smaller children. I've found that all of his books can be enjoyed by any age group though. It's very flexible, and the age distinctions sort of blend together.
Neverwhere, American Gods, Anansi Boys, and the Sandman graphic novels are for mature readers, but still carry that deceptively simple style. Stardust is for teenagers, while Graveyard Book and Coraline are for younger readers, and books like Wolves in the Walls are for smaller children. I've found that all of his books can be enjoyed by any age group though. It's very flexible, and the age distinctions sort of blend together.
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This message last edited by Nate on 29/05/2010 at 12:48:19 AM
Just read The Lightning Thief, and I realized why literature often frustrates me. (minor spoilers)
27/05/2010 07:01:05 PM
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So you want more adult books with barmy premises?
27/05/2010 09:08:09 PM
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Those sound cool... but I dunno if I got across what, exactly, I meant.
28/05/2010 09:26:32 AM
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This is why S. King and N. Gaiman are so loved by their fans.
28/05/2010 02:58:48 PM
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i think i've seen more gaiman filmd adaptations than read his books
29/05/2010 12:26:19 AM
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His style is deceptively simple.
29/05/2010 12:46:16 AM
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