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06-02-2002, 10:30 PM
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| | Neil Gaiman: Where Have I Been? | |
I bought American Gods by Neil Gaiman at an airport yesterday and keep going back to read "just one more chapter.
Sweet mother of pearl, that man is an intense writer. He reminds me of Jay McInerney crossed with Terry Pratchett (which makes since since he co-authored a book with TP).
Where have I been? Is anyone else reading this one? Have you read his other stuff? I'm reminded of the drained feeling I had after watching Fight Club. Intense just scratches the surface. |
06-03-2002, 01:39 AM
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| | Re: Neil Gaiman: Where Have I Been? | |
Quote: Originally posted by joubert
Is anyone else reading this one? Have you read his other stuff? | i haven't yet had a chance to read this one, but i've read his previous novels, Neverwhere & Stardust . . . i really enjoyed the gritty former, and enjoy the illustrated version of the latter . . .
. . . one day i'll catch up with his Sandman series, but i've read a few of his graphic novels so far . . . my favorites are The Last Temptation and The Dream Hunters.
And yeh, i agree with you, he can be pretty intense, but he's a chameleon . . . to get a feel for his different styles, i recommend browsing the collection of his shorts in Smoke and Mirrors.
Enjoy. 
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06-03-2002, 11:37 AM
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I also just discovered him thanks to a random purchase of Neverwhere. Great author
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06-03-2002, 12:45 PM
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I have fond memories of his Sandman series from back when I collected comics. Easily in my top 3 list for favorite comic book writers with Alan Moore and Peter David.
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06-03-2002, 07:58 PM
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My husband turned me on to Neil Gaiman about two years ago. I bought one of The Sandman volumes, then found a comics store and bought the other nine two days later.
I haven't read American Gods yet, but it's in the stack. I loved Neverwhere.
Gaiman is intense, but he's very funny too. I wish he'd get more American recognition outside the graphic novel circles.
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06-03-2002, 10:56 PM
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I read American Gods and thought it was only so-so. I read the entire Sandman series way back when, as it was coming out, and liked that very much. Oddly enough, I think I didn't like American Gods because it was too much like a comic - very episodic, with a lot of stuff that seemed like it would be more interesting with illustrations. Also, when you read as much in the F/SF genre as I do, the theme of the novel doesn't seem all that original or exciting.
If you're a fan of Sandman and read this novel, keep a sharp eye out. I noticed at least one of the Endless making a cameo appearance. |
06-04-2002, 06:03 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by hymie
I read American Gods and thought it was only so-so. I read the entire Sandman series way back when, as it was coming out, and liked that very much. Oddly enough, I think I didn't like American Gods because it was too much like a comic - very episodic, with a lot of stuff that seemed like it would be more interesting with illustrations. Also, when you read as much in the F/SF genre as I do, the theme of the novel doesn't seem all that original or exciting. | That's sort of the impression i got from reading early reviews and plot synopses . . . and if you know a bit o' mythology and name origins, it seems like the identity of the 'Gods' would be apparent . . . and one might want to look up the plot for Sten Nadolny's The God of Impertinence . . .
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06-04-2002, 09:08 AM
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This thread inspired me to go through some of my books. I have an unread Pratchett/Gaiman "Good Omens." Any good? Guess it's time I read it.
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06-04-2002, 09:40 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by drmomentum
I have an unread Pratchett/Gaiman "Good Omens." Any good? Guess it's time I read it. | "Any good"???
Would you say that consensual sex is "any good"?
How 'bout about a pint of Haagen Daaz hazelnut Gelato dunked in a bowl of chocolate soymilk?
i'd say it's a sin to have that book and not read it, but i don't make the legislative decisions around here . . . 
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Remember, the smell of burning will not sicken you if they persuade you that it will thaw the world.
Beware, the blood of a child does not smell so bitter if you have shed it with a high moral purpose.
So that when they come to sell you their bloody corruption you will gather the spit of your chest . . . and plant it in their faces. |
06-04-2002, 11:44 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by satan
Would you say that consensual sex is "any good"?
How 'bout about a pint of Haagen Daaz hazelnut Gelato dunked in a bowl of chocolate soymilk?
i'd say it's a sin to have that book and not read it, but i don't make the legislative decisions around here . . .
| Well, I'll confess to the sin and read the book as penance. And I'll try some of those other things, too.
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06-04-2002, 05:00 PM
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A book he wrote for kids (sort of) is fun reading: The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish. | |
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