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Summary: Gaiman's at a loss without illustrators.
Review: I always assumed Sandman owed it's greatness to Gaiman's writing, and logically assumed his novel would be similarly compelling. Not so! His editor should find a new line of work...there are several cringingly awful sentences. I can ignore that sort of thing if the story is suspenseful, but Gaiman failed me there too. On the whole it reads like something a young boy might write in junior high. Every character was utterly two dimensional. In fact, the only two that were even remotely interesting were the villains, who were comfortably evil and somewhat amusing. The main characters were just abysmal...Richard was beyond foolish, and Door had no substance beyond a great name and predictably "pixie-ish" looks. That said, I'm sure Neverwhere would make a great graphic novel. It reads a bit like a hastily conceived storyboard, so perhaps Gaiman was unable to step outside of that mindset. (For an excellent graphic novel, try Cages by Dave McKean.) Verdict: Gaiman is, like Richard, fully "out of his depth."
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Summary: I couldn't put it down!
Review: This book was fantastic! It twisted reality and fantasy around and around each other, until, like the main character of the book - the reader begins to think "ah, that could happen." I would recommend this book to anyone who misses books that could raise goosebumps, without including so much sex or gore as to make one sick. This was a great read.
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Summary: Just a thought..
Review: I read a review by a reader that basically stated, "I was just happy to find a fantasy/mythological novel placed in a non Dungeons & Dragons type environment. Dear, if you can't find good fantasy in contemporary settings, you need to find a new bookstore. 'Nuff said.
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Summary: Enjoyable from start to finish.
Review: Neil Gaiman is a fascinating author. One of the last great storytellers of our time. I am usually a slow to mid-tempo reader, but I cruised through this book, unable to put it down. I'm a struggling writer myself, and find Gaiman's work an infinite source of inspiration. This book as well as his other works of fiction are just terribly entertaining. This is one book I highly recommend for those looking for some entertainment.
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Summary: The ending is somewhat flat but otherwise its thrilling.
Review: I found the book very imaginative. I finished it in three days. I had just finished Dune when I picked up Neverwhere. I found it just as enjoyable as Dune but admittedly not as complex.
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Summary: I'm a Gaiman Convert.
Review: Gaiman has proven that you can write fantasy without including the duo of Dwarf and Dragon or placing the story in a "Knights of the Round Table" setting. I loved Gaimans London, (both above and below) and his characters, while undertaking the Epic quest (of sorts), are jacked-up enough to be wildly amusing. I read this book six months ago and I still find myself eyeing walls for concealed openings and wondering where closed doors on old buildings *really* lead to.
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Summary: Super good!
Review: This is a great book. There are definite fairy-tale aspects of it. (Alice in Wonderland has been mentioned.) It's not as dark as the Sandman series- where Sandman is horror, this is moderately dark fantasy. (The short-story collection _Smoke and Mirrors_ is similar to _Neverwhere_, and equally good. _Stardust_ is quite different from both.) The characters are wonderful- great variations on the standards. (Reading the other reviews, it must be a thousand times better if you have a vivid imagination.) I really liked this book- it's not an effort to read, but it's not a waste of time either. Oh, and if you want to read Terry Pratchett and Gaiman doing _Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy_, pick up _Good Omens_. It's Hitchhiker's Guide with better villians.
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Summary: I'd read more from Gaiman!
Review: Quick moving adventure and clearly drawn characters pull you into a journey through a side of London you'll never see. Gaiman writes wonderful non-heroes(the marquis) and creates some truly terrifying villains. Croup and Vandemeer are all the scarier for the civilized veneer and the unashamed relish they take in their work!!!
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Summary: Fantastic!!!
Review: i LOVED this book!! It is a mix of fantasy, horror, and comedy all rolled up into one wonderful book! Neil Gaiman has become one of my favorite writers because of the unique-ness of his books. Be sure to also read his SANDMAN series, STARDUST, and his short stories in SMOKE AND MIRRORS.
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Summary: This is a wonder novel.
Review: This is a superb book. The author combines ideas of The Hobbit with his own original tale. He creates a world beneath London and puts explanation to everything we think nothing about. Gaiman develops he characters and plot line into a stunning story.
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