Gaiman anyone?
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Gaiman anyone?
I'm a total Gaiman n00b, and I recently had Neverwhere shoved into my hands. Opinions on what I can expect? Anyone?
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Its an odd story, but Gaiman is a talented author. If you are not so much into fantasy, it may not be your cup of tea. My personal favorite (after Sandman, which says a lot because I generally am not a fan of graphic novels) is American Gods. That book was awesome.Spicelon wrote:I'm a total Gaiman n00b, and I recently had Neverwhere shoved into my hands. Opinions on what I can expect? Anyone?
Of course, you should never refuse to read a book, IMHO, especially if you have no idea what the author is like. Why dont you read it and tell us what you think?
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Wasn't it your review on Shitworms of Bafoon that stated otherwise? I seem to recall someone saying he just couldn't read it.Omphalos wrote:Of course, you should never refuse to read a book, IMHO
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Yeah but he gave it a try. He just didn't see any point in slogging through the rest of the crap.orald wrote:Wasn't it your review on Shitworms of Bafoon that stated otherwise? I seem to recall someone saying he just couldn't read it.Omphalos wrote:Of course, you should never refuse to read a book, IMHO
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That was me. I dont think I told anyone else not to read it. And if someone walks away from my review with that impression....well, Im just an objective reviewer, nothing more; nothing less.orald wrote:Wasn't it your review on Shitworms of Bafoon that stated otherwise? I seem to recall someone saying he just couldn't read it.Omphalos wrote:Of course, you should never refuse to read a book, IMHO
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I love anything that guy writes from kids books to novels (except Beowulf, though it's my understanding that it's not quite what he was hoping for either.). Neverwhere is a great read and is much better than the BBC series it's based on.Spicelon wrote:I'm a total Gaiman n00b, and I recently had Neverwhere shoved into my hands. Opinions on what I can expect? Anyone?
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Thanks for the replies. Upon further review I HAVE read Gaiman, but that was Good Omens, and I came to that through co-writer Pratchett, who I have a man-crush on. Furthermore, I'm pretty sure at the time that I didn't even realize it was co-authored. For what I think are OBVIOUS reasons, I am a bit leary of co-authored works. I am also leary of anyone who doesn't at least capitalize ONE word every sentence.
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I don't know if that's the origin of the word we used, but for us it meant not having taken enough care when getting dressed...like with your shirttails not properly tucked into your trousers...or clothes all wrinkly...or, if you're wearing a tie, with it not properly tightened and with the top button undone...jakey.
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Aha, that sounds like a plausible origin. It's just that the meaning has been expanded somewhat, vernacularly, at least in the west of Scotland.
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inhuien wrote:Aha, that sounds like a plausible origin. It's just that the meaning has been expanded somewhat, vernacularly, at least in the west of Scotland.
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