Ep-56 Coraline (2002 novella)
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Neil Gaiman is a living legend in the writing community and beyond, and CORALINE is one of his most famous works, and rightfully so. The novella tells the story of young Coraline Jones as she does battle with an otherworldly and sinister \\u201cOther Mother\\u201d who wants to steal her soul but is thwarted by the little girl\\u2019s bravery and wit.\\xa0
Topics include: Neil Gaiman\\u2019s bio, Coraline\\u2019s characterization, Gaiman\\u2019s mastery of prose, the meaning behind \\u201cdon\\u2019t mention the Scottish play,\\u201d Adder stones, how the scares are made palatable for young readers, subtle authorial choices to make the story play as intended, the viability of a personally tailored paradise, cat projectiles, and Gaiman\\u2019s method of discovery writing.\\xa0
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