Neil Gaiman

[BKS]

Yay or nay? I picked up a collection of short stories from him, but have yet to read it. Recommended to me by a very good friend, I'm wondering, how good is he really?

The only works of his I have read through is a short story about little Zombie Coffee girls or something along those lines, and one of the Sandman graphic novels.

Can anyone care to elaborate the work that is Gaiman? I know he wrote Stardust, which became a movie, but I haven't read it myself.


Discussion herein.

[MistyTehMoose]

My dear friend absolutely loves Gaiman. I have yet to read his novels, but he has written a lot.

I have read Stardust, which is brilliant, far better and alot funnier then the movie. He also writes alot of graphic novels which are quite popular.

[BKS]

Well, that one story of his I did read was pretty well written, and humorous at times. I'm just wondering how good he really is. I mean, he's popular, but not many people I know read him, to ask for their opinions on him.

[INTUNEevolution]

Pick up Fragile Things for a window into his style. The short stories are fantastic. Then get Anansi Boys and go from there. Really good author, his six word story is fantastic. Instructions is a really unique short story.

[unsungjackass]

Ok, pick up Good Omens and American Gods.

Good Omens is a riot. Funny and quite philosophical at points.

American Gods is a dark and mythological tale told in the present day. Think all the old gods meet the current 'gods' while a man with little past is at the center. It's an interesting read and completely worth it if you like mythology or a dark drama.

[WerrWaaa]

I've become a huge fan of his work. I lend it out all the time. I can recommend everything. American Gods is what got me into him in the first place, and the sequel, Anansi Boys, I read in one night because I just couldn't put it down. Seriously, I closed the back cover and looked out the window and saw the sun coming up. Neverwhere is an amazing book about monsters and magic in the London underground, and was made in to an amusing little BBC miniseries. I want to just rave about all his work one after another, but seriously, very talented and entertaining author. My personal favorite.

[BKS]

Well I saw the Neverwhere series at a local Newberry Comics, but didn't know enough about it to pick it up.

[Clank22]

Had a friend read Stardust and hes not a constant book reader, and he said he liked it, only as long as you're into fantasy and all that.He also said it was way better than the movie

[ultimacrom]

Pick up American Gods. I thought it was much better than Stardust, but I think that's mostly because Stardust struck me as being slightly childish. That's not to say that it wasn't a good book as well, I just found American Gods to be the better read.
Has anybody read much of The Sandman stuff? I've always been interested in them, but haven't picked them up yet. Are they worth it?

[WerrWaaa]

I have the first two trade paperbacks for Sandman, and it's quite good I think. It gets rave reviews, and it deserves most of them.

[Pawny]

I'd say yay.
My boyfriend keeps giving me books of him and so far I liked em all. ^^
Been through Anansi Boys, Stardust and currently reading American Gods. I liked Anansi Boys very much and American Gods seems to be in the same style so far. Stardust was a bit of an odd one, but nonetheless I enjoyed reading it and I would recommend you to try them out :)

[INTUNEevolution]

Don't bother with the long ones, Fragile Things is a far more compelling collection of short stories than any of the novels.

[Xambesi]

Stardust is a really cute book, but I think it's meant for a younger audience.
It isn't philosophical, or satirical, as his other works often are but its still a nice read.
The book is A LOT better than the movie though, so read the book before you see the movie. Or even better, don't see the movie at all.

[INTUNEevolution]

Neil Gaiman's six word story, compelling.

I’m dead. I’ve missed you. Kiss … ?

[Razza]

I've read American Gods, Neverwhere and Good Omens. All are excellent in my opinion, he has a very dark, humorous style. His imagery is very vivid too. Neverwhere is a less americanized novel than American Gods, but both are equally brilliant, but I think Good Omens is a good place to start. Its a collaboration with Terry Pratchett so its less dark and more funny than his own stuff. It'll ease you into it I suppose!

[INTUNEevolution]

Stop saying his books are a good place to start! Grr!

Fragile Things, and go from there!

Exclamation points get my ideas across better!

[Solari]

I've read just about everything he's written, including the entire Sandman run which is simply stunning and profound. I consider him and Haruki Murakami my favorite authors. I'm not sure why people are recommending starting off points (clearly the first poster already has a starting off book), but Neverwhere was the one that got me hooked.

[bizzle]

Good Omens is quite possibly one of my favourite books. Its hilarious. Gaiman and Pratchett kicked ass together.