I get the appeal of Neil Gaiman, I love all of his ideas, I've just decided that the actual prose doesn't really work for me personally. I am absolutely a dialogue lover, and Gaiman is a master of setting the scene. I'm just like GET TO THE PART WHERE THEY TALK.

Also, 2019 Beth is totally over the all the old witches in this book want eternal youth (thus want the star). Forget it, let's revel in being hags.

But, that said, this is an enchanting fairy tale for adults, my Book to Art Club loved it, and now I need to watch the movie.