Adasunshine
Everything in Moderation
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I couldn't see an official thread on this (maybe I'm blind...) so thought I'd start one.
I just finished reading this for the second time, I first read it when I was pregnant and I couldn't quite remember if I'd read it or not so I picked it up again and of course I had read it before but I enjoyed it more the second time round!
I love the idea of a London Below and all the quirks that come with it. The unused Underground Stations was brilliant, they are all there and the way he included them in the story was a stroke of genius. I don't know why but London always holds a lot of interest for me, anything about London and I jump on it, it's a fascinating city with a lot of history and hidden secrets. I love how Neil Gaiman played on that and made it all the more interesting...
I also liked the way he gave the places in London a representative, Hammersmith, Old Bailey, Angel Islington, Earl's Court etc etc.
I also loved the Marquis de Carabas, thought he was a great character, but I think Old Bailey is my favourite.
I definately preferred the book to the TV depiction even though that did come first.
So, who was your favourite character? What part was the best part for you? Did you like the idea of London Below/New York Below etc etc? Did you prefer the book to the TV series or the other way around?
xx
I just finished reading this for the second time, I first read it when I was pregnant and I couldn't quite remember if I'd read it or not so I picked it up again and of course I had read it before but I enjoyed it more the second time round!
I love the idea of a London Below and all the quirks that come with it. The unused Underground Stations was brilliant, they are all there and the way he included them in the story was a stroke of genius. I don't know why but London always holds a lot of interest for me, anything about London and I jump on it, it's a fascinating city with a lot of history and hidden secrets. I love how Neil Gaiman played on that and made it all the more interesting...
I also liked the way he gave the places in London a representative, Hammersmith, Old Bailey, Angel Islington, Earl's Court etc etc.
I also loved the Marquis de Carabas, thought he was a great character, but I think Old Bailey is my favourite.
I definately preferred the book to the TV depiction even though that did come first.
So, who was your favourite character? What part was the best part for you? Did you like the idea of London Below/New York Below etc etc? Did you prefer the book to the TV series or the other way around?
xx