Friday, October 23, 2015

The Friday 56 (41) Coraline by Neil Gaiman

The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice where every Friday you pick a book and turn to page 56 or 56%, and select a sentence or a few, as long as it's not a spoiler. For the full rules, visit the the page HERE

Synopsis from Goodreads...

Coraline's often wondered what's behind the locked door in the drawing room. It reveals only a brick wall when she finally opens it, but when she tries again later, a passageway mysteriously appears. Coraline is surprised to find a flat decorated exactly like her own, but strangely different. And when she finds her "other" parents in this alternate world, they are much more interesting despite their creepy black button eyes. When they make it clear, however, that they want to make her theirs forever, Coralinebegins a nightmarish game to rescue her real parents and three children imprisoned in a mirror. With only a bored-through stone and an aloof cat to help, Coraline confronts this harrowing task of escaping these monstrous creatures...

Coraline"She lit the candlewick with a match and watched it sputter and light, then she picked up the black key."--Coraline by Neil Gaiman 




What's your favorite Halloween candy?

19 comments:

  1. Strangely enough, I haven't read this book yet! Or seen the movie.
    If I had to pick a favorite candy, I would go with Laffy Taffy or Starburst Jelly Beans. Boring, I know, but finding allergy friendly candy can sometimes take quite a while.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Amanda

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    1. I saw the movie first (a long time) which is why I wanted to give the book a try. Also I haven't had Laffy Taffy in a long time, and Starburst Jelly Beans are pretty good. Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!

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  2. I tried reading this one but couldn't get into it. I hope you are enjoying it. I am spotlighting Cold Burn of Magic by Jennifer Estep. Happy reading!

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    1. I actually enjoyed this one. Thanks for stopping by! :-)

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  3. I thought this book was great. Neil Gaiman had write almost everything!

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    1. I did like his writing style and I do want to check out a few more of his novels. Thanks for stopping by! :D

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  4. Love the snippet you shared with us! I like Starbursts but I really shouldn't eat them! :-)

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    1. I enjoyed the movie and now the book. Thanks for stopping by! :-)

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  6. Oooh, a black key sounds ominous.
    My Friday post features The Paragraph Ranch.

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    1. The black key was kind of why I choose this quote for my 56 this week. Thanks for stopping by! :-)

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  7. I haven't read anything by Neil Gaiman yet but this sounds good! I personally love anything chocolate...lol...here's my Book Beginnings & 56

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  8. I liked the animation movie 'Coraline', isn't it the same? Looking forward to reading it..
    Happy Reading!

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    1. It is! The film was adapted from this book. Thanks for stopping by! :-)

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  9. I have the book but haven't read it yet. I really enjoyed the movie.

    My 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/10/23/the-friday-56-83-guarded-a-silverton-chronicles-novel/

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    1. I also enjoyed the movie which is why I wanted to finally get to this book. Thanks for stopping by! :D

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  10. Excellent read to go with the season!

    My favorite has to be Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses. :)

    Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings), Halloween Giveaway, and Music Monday: Brick + Mortar.

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