Neil Gaiman, anyone?
By janjabu
@janjabu (110)
Qatar
February 4, 2007 2:06pm CST
I adore his novels. From Coraline, which is a children's book, to Stardust, to Neverwhere, and Anansi Boys, every one of his novels just grab a hold of me and they don't let go until I've finished it.
I think I have a condition whereby when I get a book I really like, I don't put it down until I've finished it. I'm sure a lot of other people have that too, but for me, I get a little depressed when I see that I'm nearing the end of the book because that means that I won't get to find out any more about any of the characters in the book. It's very silly, but that's why I think I am prone to get hooked to series, such as the Chronicles of Narnia (which has 7 books) as well as the Harry Potter series, closing in on 7 books as well.
Does anybody here share my condition? :)
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@craving4more (332)
• Philippines
10 Feb 07
I was introduced to works by Neil Gaiman by my brother, who may have read some of his graphic novels before relentltessly asking me to buy a copy. We got started with American Gods, weren't able to put the book down 'till we finished it.Now, we're both trying to complete our collection of all his works so far.
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@craving4more (332)
• Philippines
11 Feb 07
I wouldn't worry about him relenting, seems like when he started to enjoy reading his hunger for the written word become more insatiable than mine. =p Right after we were through with American Gods, we hounded the bookstores for more Neil Gaiman--Stardust, Neverwhere, though, we haven't yet gotten a copy of his graphic novels especially the earlier works--Coraline, How I swapped my Dad...Also looking forward for the movie versions.
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@janjabu (110)
• Qatar
9 Mar 07
I just got two new books, Smoke and Mirrors, and Fragile Things. Smoke and Mirrors stories are really cool, and so Neil Gaiman. Naturally. And I found an illustrated version of Stardust in Singapore. I've started to reread the book again, and it feels great to be taken back to Wall once more!
@Withoutwings (6992)
• United States
8 Feb 07
I love Neil Gaiman. I first became interested in him through Tori Amos (one of his Sandman characters is based on her). After reading the Sandman graphic novels time lapsed... Once I discovered he wrote books too, I've read Stardust and Anansi boys. I have American Gods and one other book at home to be read, and am part of bookrings on www.bookcrossing.com for most of the other books he has written.
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@misskatonic (3723)
• United States
4 Feb 07
I've tried to like Neil Gaiman's books. He's a brilliant, funny, sweet, wonderful man and I absolutely love him, but I just can't get into his writing. I've read Neverwhere, Stardust, American Gods, and most of his short stories. I love The Sandman graphic novels and I have a beautiful illustrated novella that was a collaboration between him and Yoshitaka Amano, but I just can't get into his books. Something about his writing style jars me.
But I do like him very much, and I have a lot of respect and affection for him.
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@janjabu (110)
• Qatar
4 Feb 07
I haven't read any of his graphic novels, although I have read Violent Cases and I did enjoy it. I would like to try The Sandman novels sometime though. What is the book called, the one he did with Yoshitaka Amano? You describe it as a "beautiful illustrated novella" and I must say, my curiosity is aroused. :)
@unusualsuspect (2602)
• United States
5 Feb 07
I read American Gods recently, and liked it. That's the only one of his books I've read so far, but I have Neverwhere and Mirrormask on DVD. I love both of them. For some reason, I prefer movie fantasy to reading it, but I do plan to read more of Gaiman's books. I really enjoyed the interviews with him, and his discussions on the movie discs.
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@JJLoa44 (346)
• Canada
8 Feb 07
I am a huge Neil Gaiman fan! Both his novels and his graphic novels as well. I have a good collection with more to come I am sure. I also read his blog online at his official site (or you can get the feed on various blogging programs) which is quite interesting - notes from Neil himself!
If you are a fan of stardust, I highly recommend getting ahold of the graphic novel version of it - the illustrations are gorgeous and work so well with his words!
I personally can't wait for the stardust movie as well. Should be great!
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@janjabu (110)
• Qatar
10 Feb 07
I know! I can't wait, myself. And I will definitely look for the graphic novel version, you've got me interested, that's for sure. Neil Gaiman came to Manila last 2004 or late 2005 but sadly I wasn't able to join the loooong line to have him sign any books. Too sad, I know. Next time (if there is a next time), I will surely line up!
