Coraline

Coraline (2009)

I read the graphic novel of Coraline some time ago, and I think I got a little confused. The movie, I think did a better job of telling the story and making it cute and scary at the same time.

Coraline and her parents move into the Pink Palace, a new home in the countryside. However Coraline finds that her parents are busy working and she struggles to get their attention. While exploring the house, she gets to meet an 'other mother' who tempts Coraline with all that she dreams of, she cooks and gives her time and presents. However this new dream family comes with conditions attatched. If Coraline decides to finally cross over, will she ever get back?

Great graphics, even though I knew the story I wasn't bored and enjoyed it. 3/5

Coraline - Neil Gaiman

Coraline - Neil Gaiman (2008)
This is a graphic novel of the book by Neil Gaiman, but the fantastic illustrations are by P. Craig Russell.

Coraline has moved with her parents, to a secluded and spooky house. Even with lots of exploring done Coralines main problem is she is bored. Seduced by the secret places in the house, she enters into a parallel house with strange inhabitants. Essentially the book is about Coralines journey back.

I can't say that I am a big fan of the fantasy genre, and the books I have tried to read of Neil Gaimans usually get put aside. Still the graphic novel was a quick and more entertaining way of reading for a change. I think this is meant to be a children's book, and my first thought was if I enjoyed it I would get it for Belle. Sorry hon, I thought it only was worth a 2/5 and not worthy of you.