Neverwhere

[HappyHippo]

I love this book! I'd have to go with the majority and say the Marquis is excellent; a really un-likeable anti-hero, who I somehow can't help liking.

When the series came out I was 15, and spent a lot of time hanging around on the underground (back when it was cheaper) and it really caught my imagination. Croup in particular is excellent, and my other half still uses his inflection for 'naughty!' when he tells our kids off.

The book is better than the series, but I don't find that either gets in the way of the other, and for the supporting characters actually help flesh out the pictures in my head.

Love it! Love it a lot!

[Shoegaze99]

Neverwhere really grabbed me. I've always enjoyed "ordinary people get caught up in a world of magic" stories, ESPECIALLY the whole "hidden world" angle. A very, very fun read.

[killface]

I loved this book but for whatever reason found the graphic novel disappointment. Maybe it's that whole thing about rather having to imagine it yourself? I thought it would be a lot grittier and darker, a la some of the Sandman comics.

[Majimaune]

I wish I knew what it was about Gaiman's writing. It is just so awesome.

[bunnypeaches]

This is probably one of my favourite Neil Gaiman books, even though it's a short one. I love the Marquis de Carabas and Old Bailey with his little flag!

I liked the TV series of it too, especially the choice of actor for de Carabas because I know him as Johnson out of Peep Show, which made me giggle. All in all though I thought the series was quite good, and didn't miss out anything much I would have considered important to the story.

I wish I was an Opener, you could have so much fun!

[BetsySnow]

I've been trying to get this book read forever, but Uni keeps getting in the way. You all are making me want to put down the Chem, and pick the book up again!

[bunnypeaches]

You definitely should, it'd probably only take you a day or two to read. Or you could get it as an audio book and listen to it on the way to work or something?

[gully_foyle]

I just bought it today to keep me company on a long haul flight. Thing is, I'll probably finish it before I get a quarter of my way.

[gully_foyle]

Loved it! Although there were a couple of big loose ends. Where's the sequel?

[GOLLUM]

Originally Posted by gully_foyle

Loved it! Although there were a couple of big loose ends. Where's the sequel?

he was writing a novella how The Marquis Got His Coat Back but it still remains half finished. I'm sure it will come full circle at some stage into the future.

meantime you should get the BBC production Neil and Lenny henry did for BBC TV way bacj when. Althoguh it has copped osme criticism inlcuding from Neil himself overall it's not a bad flick. It also has audio commentary by Neil for all 6 episodes and an interview with the man himself. I got it at JB HI FI in Melbourne.

[A.Ryan]

I am really excited to read this book. My friend gave me the highest recommendations for it! Love the whole idea of it, loved Coraline (the movie) and The Sandman (the graphic novel).

[Majimaune]

Coraline as a graphic novel is awesome. If you happen to find it, I suggest buying...

And enjoy Neverwhere. I wish I could be reading it for the first time again...

[Daisy-Boo]

Originally Posted by Mary Hoffman

I'm afraid graphic novels are not my thing but what other straight fiction of his wouild people recommend?

Mary

Mary

I wasn't interested in graphic novels either until I read the first Sandman collection. It's brilliant! I'm picking up the second collection today *rubs hands in glee*

If you're going to read only one graphic novel series - it has to be The Sandman.

[GOLLUM]

Originally Posted by Daisy-Boo

Mary
If you're going to read only one graphic novel series - it has to be The Sandman.

Yep, it's one of the best. Also try Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Lucifer (spin off series from that character in Sandman), Preacher, Sin City, V for Vendetta and Maus. Those are amongst the best ever produced. I've got almost all of Neil's graphic novels and all his novels and short stories. Very cool writer indeed.

[Daisy-Boo]

Originally Posted by GOLLUM

Yep, it's one of the best. Also try Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Lucifer (spin off series from that character in Sandman), Preacher, Sin City, V for Vendetta and Maus. Those are amongst the best ever produced. I've got almost all of Neil's graphic novels and all his novels and short stories. Very cool writer indeed.

Thanks Gollum! I'm definitely putting those titles on my Buy list. My poor beleaguered budget is going to suffer yet another beating.