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unladylike's review
4.0
Neverwhere is one of the only things by Neil Gaiman I haven't read yet - probably because I own it, so it has no due date. I wasn't very drawn in by the BBC series when I tried watching that, and I was nervous that this graphic novel would turn me off further, but even without having read the novel, I thought it was a fantastically told story, and that's what counts.
foofers1622's review
5.0
Mike Carey and Glenn Fabry made London Below really come to life with this graphic novel. A few things were changed to make the story flow easier but otherwise a wonderful job.
ayaktruk's review
3.0
Developing a fanship with Gaiman. The premise of this one sounded intriguing, and since I'm only getting YA novels to read on my daughter's Nook Color, this one looked prime.
Glad I did. Hopefully my 12-year old will dig it as well.
Glad I did. Hopefully my 12-year old will dig it as well.
ogreart's review against another edition
4.0
This was a well-done adaptation of one of my favorite novels. Lots of fun!
kit_fox's review
4.0
Now this one, I liked.
I consider myself lucky that I've usually been able to accept what Carey says in his introduction - that adaptations take on a life of their own as a tale shifts between media, like variations on a theme. And while some work better than others, there is always going to be disappointment if you go into something expecting "the film of the book" (or indeed, "the book of the film!") rather than judging each in its own right and its own medium.
Although Islington had anime hair in this one, which made me giggle.
I consider myself lucky that I've usually been able to accept what Carey says in his introduction - that adaptations take on a life of their own as a tale shifts between media, like variations on a theme. And while some work better than others, there is always going to be disappointment if you go into something expecting "the film of the book" (or indeed, "the book of the film!") rather than judging each in its own right and its own medium.
Although Islington had anime hair in this one, which made me giggle.
finfortess's review
4.0
A beautiful visual interpretation of Neverwhere. It moves much faster than the book did, for obvious reasons, and I think some things were lost in translation, but as someone who read the novel, the comic book is a great way to see the story.
belle_fiction's review
5.0
Ahhhhhhhhhh...
This graphic novel adaptation of the wonderful world of London Below is beautifully captured. Yes, Carey has made quite a few changes along the way but he outlines these in the introduction and Gaiman was consulted on these so it does have the author's seal of approval.
I wouldn't go as far as to say the illustrations are pretty but they are magnificently drawn - especially the Marquis de Carabas, Door, Hunter (who was exactly how I imagined her) and Islington, and perfectly captured the essence of London Below. I loved the atmosphere of the floating market and the meetings with the Rat Speaker and the Earl of Earl's Court. Old Bailey was hilarious and Mr Croup and Mr Vandemar were bone-chilling villains you wouldn't want to encounter day or night. *shudders* Richard was loveable (as always) and his fiance Jessica was still the haughty nightmare we met in the original novel.
If you loved the novel, I would guess you would love this adaptation too. Overall, it's very faithful to the original story and an absolute delight to read. It now sits beside Gaiman's novel on my ridiculously crowded shelves but I shall treasure it always.
This graphic novel adaptation of the wonderful world of London Below is beautifully captured. Yes, Carey has made quite a few changes along the way but he outlines these in the introduction and Gaiman was consulted on these so it does have the author's seal of approval.
I wouldn't go as far as to say the illustrations are pretty but they are magnificently drawn - especially the Marquis de Carabas, Door, Hunter (who was exactly how I imagined her) and Islington, and perfectly captured the essence of London Below. I loved the atmosphere of the floating market and the meetings with the Rat Speaker and the Earl of Earl's Court. Old Bailey was hilarious and Mr Croup and Mr Vandemar were bone-chilling villains you wouldn't want to encounter day or night. *shudders* Richard was loveable (as always) and his fiance Jessica was still the haughty nightmare we met in the original novel.
If you loved the novel, I would guess you would love this adaptation too. Overall, it's very faithful to the original story and an absolute delight to read. It now sits beside Gaiman's novel on my ridiculously crowded shelves but I shall treasure it always.
heregrim's review
5.0
I missed this book, so when I spotted the graphic novel I jumped at it. The story was very similar to my memory from forever ago and so I now need to reread it to see what had changed! The artwork is great and the adaptation well done.
ppetropoulakis's review
5.0
Neverwhere is an adventure of Neil Gaiman’s vivid imagination. It is Taking place in London and the mystical places beneath the city. A group of unlikely heroes take vengeance and redemption against twisted evil. The graphic novel is masterfully executed.