I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was similar to the movie in all the right ways, while also giving me a few new elements, such as a deeper look into the neighbors that Coraline had, hilarious lines from the black cat, and the extra creepy factor from the Other Mother. What I didn’t expect was for everything to move so quickly in the book. In the movie, Coraline visited the Other Mother’s home several times before things went left. In the book, it only takes 1 visit for her to realize that the Other Mother wasn’t what she seemed and had ill intentions. That didn’t turn me off at all and it made sense once I remembered that the book wasn’t that long.

Overall, I loved the description of the world and everything that was occurring. I’m excited that I was able to read it and it actually made me want to watch the movie again soon. I would say if you’re looking for a quick creepy read, don’t be afraid to pick this up.