Wayne and Rebecca Madsen

Neil Gaiman (apparently pronounced Gaym'n, not GUY-man - like someone told me) has to be my favorite author right now, and by far one of the most refreshing authors I've come across in a long time. His tales don't "feel" the same as any other authors but I'm not sure why that is. Some have speculated that a familiar Gaiman theme of characters whose nature works against their perceived roles is common in his books/graphic novels. There are several Gaiman traits that I'm not invested enough in literature to pick apart, but they all add together to make an author who is as prolific as he is in creating quality works. I look forward to reading more and more and more.

Neverwhere was the first major novel that Gaiman wrote, at least the first major novel which was picked up on a broad publication. It is the novelization of a dark BBC television series which Gaiman first wrote. I'd like to pick up the television series, if it is available because this book was one of the most vivid theatrical books I have read: everything was clear and crisp, like a film. And Martin Freeman would have to be the lead character. Because his voice was everywhere in this book: just his mannerisms and intonation as the perfectly average british, hopelessly lost person.

I read this book in one day. On the bus. It should be a quick read. Don't be deceived by the size of it. It goes faster than you can imagine. Top of my list, for sure.