The Works of Neil Gaiman

[dulcinea]

Well, I have just finished reading Anansi Boys and was somewhat underwhelmed. I loved American Gods and was disappointed when none of the fabulous characters from AG made an appearance. Well, aside from Anansi. Sigh. I think this book is definitely one of my least favorite Gaiman novels - it's down there with Stardust. I was wondering if anyone else thought it was a bit meh.

[Ripley]

I just re-read American Gods in preparation for reading Anansi Boys soon. I remember loving AG, but I couldn't remember why. Now I do. What a fabulous story.

I'm sorry to hear you didn't like AB as much, Dulcinea.

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I just recently picked up Stardust from my library and plan on curling up with it this weekend. I had a friend in High School who loved the Sandman graphic novel series and I remember leafing thru one on a debate trip and finding it interesting. Has anyone read Good Omens and if so what is your take? I might order it from Amazon. I also noticed the BBC miniseries of Neverwhere was on Netflix as well.

[Ripley]

Good Omens introduced me to both Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, and I've never regretted it. I laughed hysterically the first time I read GO, and my own paperback copy is well worn. My MIL loved it when I bought it for her birthday.

[indygirl]

I have purchased five paperback copies of Good Omens because every time I lend it to a friend who I am convinced must read this book, I never get it back. In fact, I gave my (newest) only copy of the book to a friend and he did love it. And he swears he'll bring it back...Of course, that was almost two months ago.

Sometimes, I hate my friends.

[angelicfruitcake]

I’m about three-quarters of the way through Neverwhere, and I’ve lost the book! Seriously, I have no idea where it is. I hope I didn’t leave it on a train or anything. It’s extremely frustrating.

I loved American Gods, not so much Anansi Boys. My favourite story by Neil Gaiman is a short story about Snow White, with a necrophiliac prince. Disturbing, yet awesome at the same time.

Indygirl, I lent my copy of Good Omens to someone about two years ago, and haven’t seen it since. I hate my friends too.

Has anyone read the Death comics ? I love, love, love them.

[sumire]

Death: The High Cost of Living is a small masterpiece, I think. When I was in college, I read it incessantly--I had this whole ritual of coming home late on a Friday or Saturday night, changing into comfy pajamas, making a cup of soup, and reading DtHCoL before bed, and smiling through my tears.

The second miniseries was a disappointment, though.

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My favourite Christmas present last year was a signed copy of Anansi Boys, which I shamefully haven't read yet.

Death: The High Cost of Living is a small masterpiece

Completely agree, I love this one.

Did that Neverwhere graphic novel ever get released? I can't believe I didn't know about that. Plus I go into the Silver Snail every so often just to peruse the Neil section and have never seen it. Maybe I'll have to look again.

[indygirl]

I've read the first one! So at least that one is out.

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I was also disappointed with the Neverwhere miniseries.
I liked the idea of the book, "London Underground" and the way he interpreted different Londo locations. I always joke about "Mind the gap!"

Has any of you read his children's book "Coraline"? That is quite scary. The other mother with her sewn-on button eyes. I hadn't realized just how spooky that must be, until the illustration where she is shown to actually have normal black buttons as eyes. Until then I thought they were some sort of eyes like teddy bears, if that makes sense.