Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman (fantasy) This is a fun book, and I liked it. I had hoped to love it, so while "liking" it is good, it's not as good as I had hoped. However, given that this is early Pratchett and very early Gaiman, I liked it about as much... Continue Reading →
Neil Gaiman: American Gods
American Gods (American Gods #1) by Neil Gaiman (fantasy) In many ways, I don't think this is a book one likes. It can be important, and meaningful, and beautiful, and sad, and real. But one doesn't just like it. I also felt like the book was depressed. It didn't make me sad, but it made... Continue Reading →
Neil Gaiman: The Ocean at the End of the Lane
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman narrated by Neil Gaiman (fantasy) This is a fascinating look at how you can blend fantasy and thriller and YA fiction without actually being too much of any of it. It is fantasy, but it is grounded in the real world. It has a... Continue Reading →
Neil Gaiman & Yoshitaka Amano: The Sandman: The Dream Hunters
The Sandman: The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano (graphic novel?, fantasy) This is sort-of a graphic novel, in that is set in the realm of the Sandman graphic novels. (It might not seem to be, but between the title and the appearance of the character Morpheus (aka the King of All... Continue Reading →
Neil Gaiman: Norse Mythology
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman narrated by Neil Gaiman (mythology, non-fiction) I really enjoyed this book. It was great to hear the Norse myths presented in the way I grew up hearing the Greek and Roman myths. I wish I had had this book when I was younger to broaden my experience of mythology. (I... Continue Reading →