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Neil Gaiman
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Stardust |
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No copies available |
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English |
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Paperback |
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224 |
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2005-09-19 |
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0755322827 |
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Headline |
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0.35 pounds |
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0.55 x 7.24 x 8.07 inches |
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First Thus |
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Product Description
Stardust is an enchanting and enthralling novel from Sunday Times bestseller and master storyteller Neil Gaiman. 'Charming in every sense of the word, and deeply satisfying' (Time Out), it will delight fans of Terry Pratchett and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, as well as those who loved the feature film starring Robert De Niro, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett and Michelle Pfeiffer among others.Life moves at a leisurely pace in the tiny town of Wall - named after the imposing stone barrier which separates the town from a grassy meadow., Here, young Tristran Thorn has lost his heart to the beautiful Victoria Forester and for the coveted prize of her hand, Tristran vows to retrieve a fallen star and deliver it to his beloved. It is an oath that sends him over the ancient wall and into a world that is dangerous and strange beyond imagining . ., .Includes extra material exclusive to this Headline edition.
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Marcelo (Brazil) (2006/10/13):
A narrative of fantasy for adults.The reading is quite pleasant and fast. Neil Gaiman manages to convey a world of witches, fairies, talking trees, fallen stars, and magic in general. The main characters are well developed.
The novel has been turned into a movie with Michelle Pfeiffer playing the vilain.
Miratrix (Guyana) (2019/04/19):
I love this book because of it has a unique story; it didn't feel like the usual fairytale with the cliché of hero saves a helpless damsel in distress, they get married and live happily ever after. It takes you along on the magical journey of not only our protagonist but of the other interesting characters as well. It is a way to prove true love for one, the chasing of long-lasting young & beauty for some and a race to win a throne for others. The combination of agendas made me excited to see who would achieve their goal first and how they would prevent the others from gaining theirs. Also, the ending is actually quite realistic (well as realistic as a fictional world could be) which only adds more weight to the story. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll just say that the story of our protagonist is told in full, his whole life, and while it might not happiest ending to a book ever, it is still a good end to a fantastic novel.
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