jackimurphy's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea when I read this that the novel was based on the TV miniseries, and not the other way around. But Neil Gaiman is fantastic, and he continues to not disappoint here!
sarful's review against another edition
4.0
Gaiman writes this purely imaginative and lush world of fascinating people, creatures and lore. Just the right amount of absurd mixed with reality, crazy and logic, right and so very wrong. I enjoyed every moment. So much fun and so much weird.
katrina_rae's review against another edition
1.0
Got almost 200 pages in and had to stop reading. To choppy and not a compelling enough plot
emkellreads's review against another edition
2.0
Love the characters, love the prose, love the world...
... Hate the male gaze.
... Hate the male gaze.
theoliveprincess's review against another edition
5.0
I ALMOST gave up on this book. I didn't really know anything about it, so the beginning - which was a bit slow and frustrating (which I think was the point) - I struggled through kind of confused (again, I think that was the point). Once it hit its stride though I was hooked and I just really love the writing style, the characters, the messages behind the story...and the fact that the book can stand alone and not have to be a trilogy or series is even a better testament to how well written it is. I just really am in love with this book!
billyhopscotch's review against another edition
5.0
Neil Gaiman does a fantastic job with Neverwhere. Hands down, I'd say this is the best work from him that I have read. Neverwhere explores the literal underworld and lost places of London, a world that is just out of sight for those not born to it. Richard Mayhew's ordinary existence gets turned upside down as he is thrust into the realm in which he does not belong. Thankfully, the reader gets to accompany him along his crazy and somewhat horrifying adventures throughout the London Underground that you've never traveled on. The warning "Mind the Gap" is quite literal...
billyhopscotch's review against another edition
5.0
Neil Gaiman does a fantastic job of blending reality and fantasy in a way that makes readers wonder just what goes on in the periphery of the world. Neverwhere immerses the reader in a fantastical world situated tightly within our own.
ladyarchaeopteryx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.25
mandimartin's review against another edition
5.0
I haven't read something I enjoyed this thoroughly in quite some time. This is certainly a new favorite.
The writing style is wonderful and the story is imaginative and intriguing. The characters are mostly subtle in portrayal, but I felt that they were strongly developed. The story had a sort of airy detached feeling to it which gives the reader a lot of freedom. This book adds a whole new layer to London and I find myself smiling at all sorts of tube stops in London Above.
I loved the contrast between Richard's character and everything around him. He is so painfully normal and real. His character is one everyone already knows and is so easy to bring to mind. The rest of the story is so beyond the realm of this world. The characters, motives, everything. Having Richard as a guide through it all is a wonderful approach to the story and brings emotion and stability into a world so intangible and distant.
I am quite excited to read more of Neil Gaiman's work and am disappointed I've read my way off the edge of London Below with no sequel to hold onto.
The writing style is wonderful and the story is imaginative and intriguing. The characters are mostly subtle in portrayal, but I felt that they were strongly developed. The story had a sort of airy detached feeling to it which gives the reader a lot of freedom. This book adds a whole new layer to London and I find myself smiling at all sorts of tube stops in London Above.
I loved the contrast between Richard's character and everything around him. He is so painfully normal and real. His character is one everyone already knows and is so easy to bring to mind. The rest of the story is so beyond the realm of this world. The characters, motives, everything. Having Richard as a guide through it all is a wonderful approach to the story and brings emotion and stability into a world so intangible and distant.
I am quite excited to read more of Neil Gaiman's work and am disappointed I've read my way off the edge of London Below with no sequel to hold onto.
readswithrosie's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve been slowly making my way through Gaiman’s books, and prior to this finished The Ocean At The End of the Lane and Stardust (the former was meh, the latter I really enjoyed). This book was such a rollercoaster for me- the ending was fabulous, but the middle dragged on and I found myself wishing it would end already