“Soon enough his head would be swimming with tales of derring-do and high adventure, tales of beautiful maidens kissed, of evildoers shot with pistols or fought with swords, of bags of gold, of diamonds as big as the tip of your thumb, of lost cities and of vast mountains, of steam-trains and clipper ships, of pampas, oceans, deserts, tundra.”
This novel is a fantasy tale that explores themes of identity, loss, and the supernatural. The protagonist, a young boy, is orphaned at birth and raised in a graveyard by the spirits who inhabit it. The story delves into the boy's journey as he grows up, learning about his past and the world beyond the graveyard. more
Neil Gaiman, born on November 10, 1960, is a renowned British author. His works span across various genres including fantasy, horror, and science fiction, with notable titles such as 'American Gods' and 'Good Omens'. Gaiman's writing style is distinctive and has won him a dedicated fan base. more
“It did occur to me that the effect of good literature may be as dizzying as that of alcohol.”
“Once upon a time – for that is how all stories should begin – there was a boy who lost his mother.”
“There was once a young man who wished to gain his Heart’s Desire.”
“we are the women our parents warned us against, and we are proud”