Another Three Short Reviews

Again, three short reviews submitted to InMadrid, the friendly face of English-speaking free newspapers in Spain’s capital; and again, presented here in order of appreciation (if not exactly that of artistic merit, whatever that means). I liked the first one so much I’ve now reviewed it twice…

The Graveyard Book

An oppressive figure – chillingly illustrated by both author Neil Gaiman and, in the case of my hardback copy, artist Chris Riddell – ascends a staircase after completing three terrible acts, only to find the final vital victim is absconded; has fled his cradle oblivious to the horror lurking in his home, the dangers waiting in the night mists outside, too young to even know his own name – and you’re nobody if you have no name.