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lilac_rose's review
fast-paced
3.25
Nice little side story for me while I'm still interested in this world.
karostl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
potplant's review
"The sort of person who wore a coat like that was no mere youth."
Whimsical romp
Whimsical romp
johaennsel's review
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
calebloki's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
silberfederling's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is quite an interesting short story.
I think it can be read perfectly fine as a standalone if you don't care too much how the world around The Marquis works. Everything you need to know about it to understand the story itself is written down here or can be read between the lines.
The writing style is a bit passive, as if someone tells a story about what happened to someone distant instead of a story about what happened or is happening. But it fits the narration and the main character.
I must admit that I stopped reading 'Neverwhere' since it felt too slow for my liking. But now I want to learn more about this world and I think I'll pick 'Neverwhere' up once more within the next few weeks.
There is now just one final thing left to say: This short story is perfect for a short train ride (or a long on if you want to switch activities during it a few times).
I think it can be read perfectly fine as a standalone if you don't care too much how the world around The Marquis works. Everything you need to know about it to understand the story itself is written down here or can be read between the lines.
The writing style is a bit passive, as if someone tells a story about what happened to someone distant instead of a story about what happened or is happening. But it fits the narration and the main character.
I must admit that I stopped reading 'Neverwhere' since it felt too slow for my liking. But now I want to learn more about this world and I think I'll pick 'Neverwhere' up once more within the next few weeks.
There is now just one final thing left to say: This short story is perfect for a short train ride (or a long on if you want to switch activities during it a few times).
cerysadarag's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
gin19's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this little romp around London Below with my favourite character. I needs me a coat like that! All this pockets and a cloak of confidence certainly would not go astray!