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A review by seashelfs
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
4.0
(3.75)
Neil Gaiman has a way of writing that is uniquely his, which I greatly enjoy. I'm not eloquent enough to point out what it exactly is, but his books have a specific type of voice, be it an adult or middle grade. I’ve only read two of his books though so I might be wrong.
The story follows Richard Mayhew, which after helping a girl, finds out no one can see or remember him. He is forced to go on an adventure in this dark, magical world of London Below to get back to the life he's lost.
It’s a euphemism of homelessness. Once you fall through the cracks, it seems like you no longer exist. The people you once knew no longer remember who you are. You have to keep fighting day by day to survive.
I loved how Richard is a reluctant hero/adventurer. It diverges from the common trope of the hero finding out he actually has hidden powers all along. Nope, Richard is just a regular guy with completely regular reactions to this new world. He doesn’t develop magical powers or discover superhuman strength. He’s just doing his best.
Anothing thing I enjoyed is the found family trope. Who doesn’t like reading about finding a sense of belonging in the most unlikely place?
Neil Gaiman has a way of writing that is uniquely his, which I greatly enjoy. I'm not eloquent enough to point out what it exactly is, but his books have a specific type of voice, be it an adult or middle grade. I’ve only read two of his books though so I might be wrong.
The story follows Richard Mayhew, which after helping a girl, finds out no one can see or remember him. He is forced to go on an adventure in this dark, magical world of London Below to get back to the life he's lost.
It’s a euphemism of homelessness. Once you fall through the cracks, it seems like you no longer exist. The people you once knew no longer remember who you are. You have to keep fighting day by day to survive.
I loved how Richard is a reluctant hero/adventurer. It diverges from the common trope of the hero finding out he actually has hidden powers all along. Nope, Richard is just a regular guy with completely regular reactions to this new world. He doesn’t develop magical powers or discover superhuman strength. He’s just doing his best.
Anothing thing I enjoyed is the found family trope. Who doesn’t like reading about finding a sense of belonging in the most unlikely place?