Stardust is far from a deep novel, but is a very fun, light read. The characters are quite colorful, if shallow, and the plot is interesting. Its a great leisure book for someone who just wants to read, with no speculation or deep thinking required. 
 Just to clarify: This is a good book. Unlike authors that try to write a complex novel and fail, this novel is clearly written to be simplistic and clean. It was a satisfying leisure read.