I listened to Mexican Gothic on audiobook. I encourage GR readers to read many reviews on this book. It wasn't for me. I got about 50% of the way throI listened to Mexican Gothic on audiobook. I encourage GR readers to read many reviews on this book. It wasn't for me. I got about 50% of the way through it and then put it in my DNF pile. The pace was too slow for my taste....more
When I was much younger, I devoured as many Stephen King and Dean Koontz books that I could put my hands on. I haven't read much horror since then. AsWhen I was much younger, I devoured as many Stephen King and Dean Koontz books that I could put my hands on. I haven't read much horror since then. As part of the ATY (Around the Year) Goodreads challenge, I learned about Coraline as a possible book for the novella prompt.
I listened to Coraline on audiobook and it is narrated fabulously by the author, Neil Gaiman. In addition, the music is performed by The Gothic Archies. I was thrilled that I listened to the audiobook and had the opportunity to experience the performance of the musical elements.
Coraline is an eleven year-old girl who is drawn to the door that doesn't go anywhere. It opens to a wall of bricks. But lo and behold, there is a lot more behind that mystery door. The book is based on the premise that many of us have wondered....what would life be like if I had different parents?