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  • The Graveyard Book

  • By: Neil Gaiman
  • Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
  • Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (17,750 ratings)

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The Graveyard Book

By: Neil Gaiman
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Publisher's summary

The original audiobook edition of the acclaimed novel, read by the author!

The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman, has sold more than one million copies and is the only novel ever to win both the Newbery Medal and the Carnegie Medal.

Nobody Owens is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place - he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as their ghostly teachings - such as the ability to Fade so mere mortals cannot see him.

Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead?

Magical, terrifying, and filled with breathtaking adventures, The Graveyard Book is the winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, the Hugo Award for best novel, the Locus Award for Young Adult novel, the American Bookseller Association's "Best Indie Young Adult Buzz Book", a Horn Book Honor, and Audio Book of the Year.

©2008 Neil Gaiman (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers
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Critic reviews

  • Hugo Award, Best Novel, 2009
  • Newbery Medal winner, 2009

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Wow.

We loved it. ....but it came to an end all too quickly! I'm hoping find out there are future adventures for Bod.

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Excellent production

I heard about this from Tim Ferriss on his podcast. It definitely did not disappoint. Gaimon is an excellent storyteller and the way he weaves this tapestry is truly mesmerizing. The time flew by.

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A Beautifully Written and Narrated Story

Loved this story. The characters are brought to life by Neil Gaiman's enthusiastic narration. Will listen again for sure!

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Totally fell in love with Neil Gaiman's voice

Would you listen to The Graveyard Book again? Why?

Yes!!! It's unforgettably dark and just so uniquely wonderful. Very well done. Listening to The Graveyard Book is like going to a dark little corner of England and stepping through time.

What did you like best about this story?

The colorful, malevolent, surprising characters. Rich dialogue!

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Delightful story

I like how Neil Gaiman merges folklore with the present. One of my favorite authors.

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A wonderful story set in the oddest of places.

entertaining all the way through! great naration! would recommend. Tim Ferris suggested it and he again points fans in the right direction.

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Gaiman Does it Again

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would not only recommend this audiobook to a friend, I would recommend it to anyone. Gaiman provides amazing character progression, mystery, and wonderment in this novel.

Who was your favorite character and why?

It's hard not to say Bod. But I think the character that was most interesting was Liza Hempstock. I have just finished reading a different Gaiman novel that describes the Hempstock family, and now it has me searching the internet to find any some form of relationship.

Which character – as performed by Neil Gaiman – was your favorite?

Any of the older residents of the graveyard. Gaiman is a master story teller with the amazing ability to differentiate characters. I particularly love his take on older language in this novel.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not necessarily. It's a coming of age story, and there are heartfelt moments, but none that I had an extreme reaction to.

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Lovely children's sorry, very immersive reading

The reading flows smoothly, the descriptions are lovely, the storyline is quite straight-forward, and the narration is brilliant.

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best "read" in years

What made the experience of listening to The Graveyard Book the most enjoyable?

I've listened to it TWICE. Compelling and poignant story, great characters, love the authors' narration!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Graveyard Book?

return from Ghoul gate

Which scene was your favorite?

most with Silas

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

the ending was powerful stuff for me

Any additional comments?

if your looking for a great story and like this genre - this is the one

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Loved it

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This was the first book that I tried from Audible and loved it.

What did you like best about this story?

I have been a big fan of Neil Gaiman for some time and loved this story

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