Stardust or The Alchemist?

I read "Stardust" to Safra* today. That's because I am 1). A sucker for uncanny love stories, 2). I'm "dried" (go figure when a mom says this) 3). I am a sucker for uncanny love stories.

Stardust has always been my favourite love story. A classic literature bait for a pure Piscean like me. Throw in a male freak, (example: a werewolf, Severus Snape or Norman Bates), blur and lost on who actually deserves his love, an egoistic fallen star, some other mad cuckoo characters and a long trip which takes more than a year. Oh, speaking of adventure and journey, we also have Coelho's The Alchemist. But still, I liked Stardust better. Gaimen or no Gaimen.

Stardust - the movie I trust will reach us soon. I am not sure if Claire Danes will make a convincing arrogant fallen star. But let's give it a try. Like letting Daniel Radcliffe act in the play 'Equus" and be surprised with the result. Who would have thought he could convincingly acted like he enjoy killing horses?

Sorry Sheperd Boy. I vouch for Tristan Thorn any day.

* A curious female infant laying on my lap.