I just recently began reading Neil Gaiman and I am loving his work. I’ve heard his name here and there, I guess because of The Sandman, but because I’m not really into comics, I didn’t give it much thought. But then I started seeing posts on blogs or maybe a meme about reading, and people kept mentioning his name. I did a little search on Amazon and it seemed like I’d be into his books, so I went to the local bookstore and picked up Neverwhere. I was immediately hooked! I can’t really explain so well why I like his writing, but I’ll just say that it’s because it’s funny, has magic mixed in with a bit of reality, and the main character is easily identified with (at least by me).
I finished reading Neverwhere over Winter vacation and then found Anansi Boys at the library and read that in a few days. That book is lots of fun! Another loveable loser protagonist who encounters a strange new reality. Next up was a used copy of Stardust, which I enjoyed more than Anansi Boys, and maybe as much as Neverwhere. It’s a real fairytale, which blends the real world with the fantasy world. I now have the Stardust movie on its way from Netflix, followed by the TV version of Neverwhere. Next up on the reading list is American Gods (currently shipping) and Coraline, which I ordered for Bay. Now I’m thinking of heading to the store to have a look at The Sandman.
It took me a while to jump on the Neil Gaiman bandwagon, but I’m glad I did. I am enjoying it so much. BTW, if you are on Goodreads and want to be friends, let’s hook up!