Jun 26, 2007

by Neil Gaiman

I had high hopes for Stardust after Mark Wegley recommended it to me. I donâ€™t know if it was my mood or just my expectations that caused this book to simply fall flat.

Iâ€™ll give it credit. I kept turning the pages. I was truly interested in how the story would develop. But it is no epic, and has has left no lasting impression, unfortunately. Alas.

For those interested in a short, easy-to-read fantasy-magic tale, itâ€™s cute.

I think Iâ€™ve just gotten spoiled on the broader, character-driven epic series created by Lewis, Tolkien, Martin, Paolini and yes, Rowling.

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On this day...

Saturday in Spain - 2011
Yard sale of the week - 2009
What's your excuse for avoiding God's direction? - 2007
Private blogging - 2006

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Review: Radical Together
Review: Out of a Far Country
Review: Exponential
Review: AND: The Gathered and Scattered Church

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