Neverwhere (edit title)

• Rated 4 stars

“This was the first Gaiman book I'd ever read and he quickly became one of my favorite authors. I fell in love with not only the story but the way it was written. He has created such an amazing world in this novel with lots of fantastic plot twists. I loved the ending. ”

• Rated 3 stars

“Excellent fantasy novel. Great story. I would have liked stronger character development.”

• Rated 5 stars

“My favorite Neil Gaiman novel. I liked the characters in this book a lot more than in any other of his novels. I liked that it didn't really have a romance in the plot, but was still great. ”

• Rated 5 stars

“its good”

• Rated 4 stars

“My first contact with Neil's work - I totally loved it. Also watched the 6-part television miniseries from which this evolved. A delicious work of urban fantasy.”

• Rated 0 stars

“I've been looking forward to this one. I got lots of good recommendations. ”

• Rated 3 stars

“Borrowed from work.

A good book- not my favorite Neil Gaiman (see "American Gods") but still distinctly Gaiman. He creates an underworld with interesting characters and unexpected plot twists. Gaiman is good at settings- he makes you feel the spirit of a place--half the time the place doesn't even exist!

I felt the protagonist was a little soft and a little too stupid but I am comparing him to Shadow (again, see "American Gods").”

• Rated 4 stars

“a fun adventure through the underworld of London. a quick, delightful read. ”

• Rated 3 stars

“This book was ok, probably not one I will ever reread, however except for a few fantasy series I have never really been into the genre. so someone else may completely love this book”

• Rated 5 stars

“The basic idea of this book is what captured my attention most: London Below, which exists not only below, but also on top of and side-by-side in a sort of different dimension of reality and, occasionally, time, with the regular, old, boring city. In London Below, “Mind the Gap” is quite a strong warning, a Floating Market appears in Harrods every so often so people can sell curries and chicken bones, and Roman soldiers, angels (yes, those kinds of angels), giant beasts, vampiresses, Amazon women, and rat-speakers coexists alongside one another. Gaiman creates a dizzying world that is equal parts fantasy, sci-fi, and steampunk. My favorite part of his writing, though, is the fact that he never explains much of this world; it just is. I personally dislike it when authors attempt rationalize things that are, by definition, fantastical.

Gaiman is equally skilled at crafting convincing and complex characters from very little exposition. I loved both Hunter and the Marquis de Carabas, and to a lesser degree, Door and Richard. I found Hunter and the marquis to be exquisitely complex and mysterious characters, and I was aching to learn more about them. Door and Richard, our two protagonists, are certainly likable and sympathetic, but a bit two-dimensional. What can I say? I tend to like those characters that border between villain and hero much more than the obvious good guys.

Since I mentioned villains, let me just say: Gaiman’s villains are true villains. They are disturbing, frightening, and totally bat-shit crazy. The antagonists of this book are superbly crafted.

Overall, this was quite an enjoyable read. Although it’s not necessarily short, it was a fairly quick read. If you are looking for a modern-day fantasy adventure book, this would be a good pick. ”