Neverwhere Ltd: The Author's Preferred Text
Description
The characters are vividly drawn, each imbued with a sense of realism that resonates deeply within the reader. They navigate a landscape filled with danger, wonder, and the surreal, propelling the story forward with an irresistible momentum. Gaiman's keen eye for detail brings the world to life, inviting audiences to delve into the mystical and often unpredictable nature of this hidden city.
Readers will appreciate the care taken in the production of this edition, embodying not just a literary work but a collector's treasure. As Gaiman revises and refines his narrative, fans of fantasy and those new to his work alike are offered a fresh perspective on themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience. Each chapter unfolds like a richly woven tapestry, pulling its audience deeper into the heart and soul of a beloved narrative.
This lovingly crafted edition stands as a testament to Gaiman's enduring appeal and his commitment to storytelling. It offers an opportunity to revisit a familiar favorite while diving into the author's nuanced interpretations and reflections, making old fans and newcomers alike feel enveloped in a magical journey that transcends the ordinary.
Reviews
It’s the tale of Richard Mayhew who gets stuck in London Below, a basically twisted through time and space copy of London situated below the Old City divided up in baronies and fiefdoms tied to old underground stations.One evening, as Richard and his fiancé Jessica are on their way to a restaurant, they come across a young woman lying on the street, bleeding. It is Door, fled from London Below, the only survivor of the murder of her family. Richard decides to help her, against Jessica’s wishes who breaks off the engagement. Richard takes Door home to help her. Once there, Mr Croup and Mr Vandemar ring the bell, they’re looking for Door. Richard denies her being there and when C&V barge in and look through the apartment, she is indeed not there.After Croup and Vandemar leave, Door comes back and the next day, with help from Marquis de Carabas, they return to London Below. Richard goes with them for a bit before he returns above ground. He then finds that people don’t really see him anymore. At his work they don’t recognise him, his apartment is being shown to another couple and Jessica also doesn’t recognise him.He manages to get back Below and finds Door and the Marquis again. They then set of on a quest of sorts together after they hire Hunter as their bodyguard. Richard goes along because there’s nothing else he can do and this may be the only way for him to go back. Door comes to find out who killed her family, the Marquis helps to settle a debt to Door’s family while Hunter goes with them to so she can eventually slay the Beast of London.The book is a very entertaining and grips you from just a few pages in. The world building of London Below is excellent, a perfect mix of (semi-)standard fantasy city and weird, twisted modern day London. Richard makes a good main character who doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into but stumbles on nonetheless because it’s the only thing he can do. Door is wonderfully charming and the Marquis… He’s intriguing from the beginning and he sets you on the wrong foot on multiple occasions. I found Hunter less fleshed out but she doesn’t speak a lot either, she more or less just is, at least until near the end of the book. The final plot twist then, was not unexpected but felt a bit off.http://www.tsemoana.net/?p=475
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