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I couldn't quite put my finger on why this book felt flat, until I realized that it was a novelization of a television broadcast. Upon that discover, much of what I found disconcerting became clear. It really does read like a teleplay or a screenplay adaptation. It didn't have nearly the depth that I normally associate with Gaiman's characters or environments.
The story itself is interesting, and bears some similarity to Mieville's Twin Cities, in that there is a hidden world living in the shado ...more
The story itself is interesting, and bears some similarity to Mieville's Twin Cities, in that there is a hidden world living in the shado ...more
This is one of my favorite Gaiman novels so far. The antagonists in this one were great.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this book a lot. I just feel that it's doesn't measure up to Gaiman's other work. The characters are enjoyable and well-written, but the mythical world here, London Below, doesn't have the cohesive mythology present Anansi Boys or American Gods.
Read it again on 8.24.2017 ...more
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