As usual, Neil Gaiman does not disappoint. Great story, full of fascinating characters, and written in a way that will please young and old. But this time, it was not only the reader in me that was pleased : the teacher was amazed. I would love, LOVE to study this in class (if I ever manage to become an English teacher that is). There are so many possibilities, so many things I could do, with the view on History for instance, and so many things that could get the written (or oral) expression started... and on top of that, I would love to have students discover this great book.