I love this book! I love everything by Gaiman, he truely is a genius of the highest calibur, he knows how to tell a rippingly good tale and keep you on the edge of your seat. Not just for children! i am an adult and i enjoyed it mightily, i think it is destined to become a classic. Scary but not to scary, Gaiman really paints a rich and lavish scene and meaty full characters. If you loved coraline you will love this, as i am of the opinion it is better, which i never thought i would say.