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Neverwhere (London Below, #1)
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3.5/5 stars, rounded up...
So far, I always enjoy Neil Gaiman's writing--his humor, the way he pokes fun at common situations and plays with words, is a delight. In this novel, the evil duo Coup and Vandemar succeed in being very funny and totally disgusting at the same time. Richard is the protagonist and unlikely hero, and Door is sort of the damsel in distress, but not at all weak. Then, there's the Marquis de Carabas, who gets my vote for the most intriguing personality.
Overall, this is a light, fun read, not at all intricate or surprising. The most thought-provoking topic (for me) was the fact that Richard was just a background character in his original life, and perhaps this is what made an alternative reality call his name. (Which is reality?)
At the end of this novel, there is a short story which centers around The Marquis de Carabas and how he gets his coat back, which was also a splendid, humorous read. Heh, mushrooms...
I had a good time, and would recommend this to anyone.
So far, I always enjoy Neil Gaiman's writing--his humor, the way he pokes fun at common situations and plays with words, is a delight. In this novel, the evil duo Coup and Vandemar succeed in being very funny and totally disgusting at the same time. Richard is the protagonist and unlikely hero, and Door is sort of the damsel in distress, but not at all weak. Then, there's the Marquis de Carabas, who gets my vote for the most intriguing personality.
Overall, this is a light, fun read, not at all intricate or surprising. The most thought-provoking topic (for me) was the fact that Richard was just a background character in his original life, and perhaps this is what made an alternative reality call his name. (Which is reality?)
At the end of this novel, there is a short story which centers around The Marquis de Carabas and how he gets his coat back, which was also a splendid, humorous read. Heh, mushrooms...
I had a good time, and would recommend this to anyone.
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April 2, 2015
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November 7, 2017
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November 18, 2017
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Nov 17, 2017 01:23AM
Oh, wow. We're both reading this at the same time, Sharyl. Hope you're enjoying it.
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I am, thank you. Hope you like it, too!
Hi Sharyl.My thoughts on this book echo your own. A light, fun read, rather than a teeth-jangling, fear-inducing thrill ride.
Excellent review, Sharyl.
Light - but also kinda dark, don't you think? But certainly fun.
I agree, Cecily. So far, that has been my experience with Gaiman's writing. Perhaps that's what I find appealing... light and dark coexisting.
