📖 peek insideStardust
by Neil Gaiman
In the sleepy English village of Wall, young Tristran Thorn makes a rash promise to the girl he loves: he will retrieve a fallen star from the magical realm of Faerie. Crossing the ancient stone wall, Tristran enters a world of witches, flying pirates, and scheming princes. What he finds is not a cold stone, but a woman named Yvaine. This enchanting fairy tale for adults blends whimsical wonder with dark danger, exploring the true nature of heart's desire.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"She says nothing at all, but simply stares upward into the dark sky and watches, with sad eyes, the slow dance of the infinite stars."
"A philosopher once asked, "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Pointless, really..."Do the stars gaze back?" Now, that's a question."
"Have been unavoidably detained by the world. Expect us when you see us."
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