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NeverWhere
PostPosted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:40 pm
by Felix
By er...someone Gaiman..I think that's his name. I spotted this in the book store, and I thought it looked awesome, but I know very little about it. Gonna do some research, but I wondered if any of you have read this and if you liked it? If it was objectional? Scary? (as I hope it will be) *shrugs* Any comments?
PostPosted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 11:38 pm
by Kaori
I have read the book a few times and enjoy it. You're correct about the author, Neil Gaiman (he also wrote American Gods, Corelaine, Stardust, and the Sandman series). The only objectionable content that I remember offhand is some swearing--nothing terribly excessive--and descriptions of slightly gruesome deaths (a character is crucified).
Also, in terms of religious content:
[spoiler]The main villain is a fallen angel who is trying to get back into heaven. I don't recall any specific details about this aspect of the story.[/spoiler]
As far as the quality of the book is concerned, it is definitely well-written; Gaiman is an excellent writer. I recall one reviewer saying that it is a "dark Alice in Wonderland," which is a fairly accurate descriptor of the tone of the book.
PostPosted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 11:42 pm
by Felix
Ah, yes that about sums up what I expected. I thank you! I think I will get this book now. ^_^
PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 2:41 pm
by christianfriend
o.o..this book sounds awsome..I MUST BUY IT!
PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 2:47 pm
by Felix
I just bought it ^o^ It's gonne be cooooooolness.
PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 2:51 pm
by christianfriend
>.> You did! Tell me if its the total bomb of awsomeness!
PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:34 pm
by Maledicte
It *is* awesome. Kaori did a nice job of summing up. I'd like to read it again...it's a must buy.
Also, there's a DVD set of the Neverwhere television series. Gaiman wrote it before writing the novel. It has a certain charm all its own.
PostPosted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:32 pm
by Htom Sirveaux
SirThinks2Much wrote:It *is* awesome. Kaori did a nice job of summing up. I'd like to read it again...it's a must buy.
Also, there's a DVD set of the Neverwhere television series. Gaiman wrote it before writing the novel. It has a certain charm all its own.
Yeah, I have that. It's a six-episode miniseries that aired on A&E. It's kind of abstract (in a good way - typical of Gaiman's work) and quite enjoyable. I definitely recommend seeing it when you're done with the book.
PostPosted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:46 pm
by Felix
Cool. Thanks for the recomendations, guys. ^_^
PostPosted: Sat Sep 24, 2005 4:13 pm
by mitsuki lover
I read the book before seeing the mini-series and everything was totally different from the way I had imagined it.