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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
so imaginative and also funny, great characters and a wonderful story. i loved the copy i had, it also has this extra story about the marquis which was a nice surprise. if u love london or fantasy or silliness i would def recommend, the BBC audiobook also is narrated by james mcavoy/benedict cumberbatch!!
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Another audiobook, and another one thinking that I still have to get more comfortable with this medium. I liked the diverse characters and the concept of a different side of London, a different world in between the cracks. It was an imaginative read that created a good mental world when it had the chance but it was also confusing - especially since I listened to it only on occasion and had no overarching storyline in my head that could have helped me keep track with the narrative. I found the book gets better around the halfway mark but the ending left me dissatisfied.
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I tried to read American Gods and got a little creeped out by the demonic aspects in the first chapter, but I really liked Gaiman's Norse Mythology and didn't want to give up on reading his fiction, so I decided Neverwhere was a good compromise. I loved it! The setting kind of reminds me of Harry Potter because it takes place in present day London in this reality, but in a sort of invisible dimension that other people can't see (but there's no magic school or anything...calm down). The characters are really fun and you learn to love them (though give it time, Richard is awful the first few chapters). This book was written in the mid 90's but supposedly Gaiman is currently working on book 2, so it's probably a good time to check it out if you haven't already!
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have been hearing about the genius that is Neil Gaiman for quite some time and kept meaning to read a book by him, I'm not sure why I chose this one to start with, but I was truly not disappointed! What an adventure, this story is fantastic!!! Can't wait to read more by him, and seriously hope Gaiman decides to write more about the underground world beneath major cities
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ein Buch, das ich vor etwa 20 Jahren schon mal gelesen habe und mich gespalten zurück lässt. Jetzt hab ich von der Scheußlichkeit dieser Welt gelesen, aber was ist mit ihrer Schönheit, ihrer Poesie?
Auf der einen Seite finde ich seine Welt wahnsinnig faszinierend. Ich liebe London und finde alles unterirdische, vergessende aufregend und ich mag den Kniff sehr das Ortsnamen auf einmal eine ganz andere Bedeutung haben. Auf der anderen Seite wirkt das Buch für mich hastig, wie eine Drehbuchvorlage, ohne Tiefe, ohne Rast, ohne sich Zeit zu nehmen für die Magie dieser Welt.
Außerdem bin ich auch überhaupt kein Fan von brutalen Gewaltdarstellungen und konnte mit dem Bösewichtpärchen so überhaupt nichts anfangen.
Auf der einen Seite finde ich seine Welt wahnsinnig faszinierend. Ich liebe London und finde alles unterirdische, vergessende aufregend und ich mag den Kniff sehr das Ortsnamen auf einmal eine ganz andere Bedeutung haben. Auf der anderen Seite wirkt das Buch für mich hastig, wie eine Drehbuchvorlage, ohne Tiefe, ohne Rast, ohne sich Zeit zu nehmen für die Magie dieser Welt.
Außerdem bin ich auch überhaupt kein Fan von brutalen Gewaltdarstellungen und konnte mit dem Bösewichtpärchen so überhaupt nichts anfangen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture, Blood
Neil Gaiman always delivers very imaginative stories written in beautiful prose, and this one is no exception! The pacing dragged a little bit in the middle for me, but overall I really enjoyed this whimsical adventure! It is such a rich world, it feels like Gaiman could write another dozen stories within London below and I'd enjoy them all!