WIALT: Good Omens (NS)

SusieBW

I won't be around for the weekly post tomorrow, so I'm putting this up now.

I like it.  I'm still not blown away, though, and this is my second Gaiman book.  This book reminds me a lot of Christopher Moore - it's like a cross between his You Suck series and The Stupidest Angel.  But I am really enjoying it - it's funny and witty and definitely a good audiobook.  The voices and accents make it better, I think.  I have about 2 CDs left, and expect to finish it tomorrow with a couple of long drives I have.

So, I've now (almost) read this one, and I read American Gods.  I have the Graveyard Book at home, but haven't read it.  Should I read Neverwhere for my next attempt at Gaiman, you think?  I want to love him the way so many of you do, but I'm just not sure it's for me.

Shepherdjel

I'm not a huge Gaiman fan (I know i will be frowned upon for this) ...he just isn't my type...

EliStar

This book totally reminded me of Christopher Moore's books, except way better.  

I think you have to find this exact kind of humor funny in order to enjoy this book. My stomach hurt from how hard I was laughing. 

I think Neverwhere is amazing, and I also LOVE Stardust and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. The thing about Neil is that all of his books are quirky in their own way - and yet they all have that same NG flair that makes them unique to him. One book may do it for you, but I personally think it's unlikely that you will all of a sudden develop a deep love for NG if you didn't love American Gods or Good Omens. 

GilliC

I loved Good Omens, but I felt it was a lot like Douglas Adams, and I love Douglas Adams.

I don't really feel like Good Omens is very similar to the other Gaiman I've read (American Gods, Neverwhere, Coraline, The Sandman: Endless Nights).  There are clearly elements of his writing, but I don't think it represents his typical work.

If you like world-building, you should definitely read Neverwhere.  It's still my favorite so far.  It's a lot more of an adventure novel.

caseyandlizzie

Neverwhere is really hit or miss with a lot of people, I loved it, but I love all things NG. I agree with @EliStar in that each of his books holds its own, and it amazing in a different way from the one before it. If you're not so much a fan of his now, I'm not sure you're going to be. Some books/authors are just not right for everyone.

j*&p*

GilliC said:

I loved Good Omens, but I felt it was a lot like Douglas Adams, and I love Douglas Adams.

I don't really feel like Good Omens is very similar to the other Gaiman I've read (American Gods, Neverwhere, Coraline, The Sandman: Endless Nights).  There are clearly elements of his writing, but I don't think it represents his typical work.

If you like world-building, you should definitely read Neverwhere.  It's still my favorite so far.  It's a lot more of an adventure novel.

I thought GO was really similar to Douglas Adams too, at least in its tone and type of humor. I loved GO for its sheer cleverness, but it wasn't so much of a page turner for me. I think if that's what you like in your books, Neverwhere and Anansi Boys are your best bets.

Lauren620

Read The Graveyard Book next.  I tried Good Omens and Neverwhere and wasn't really blown away by either of them, but I adored TGB.  I also really, really liked Ocean at the End of the Lane, but that is as far as I have made it with Neil Gaiman's books.  I will probably try Stardust or Coraline next. 

duxcaelo

Give it a few months and then pick up The Graveyard Book.  It is cute and fast.  Then, try the audio version of Neverwhere. NG is the narrator, which I loved.

booneybear

I love all the Neil Gaiman but for a non-die-hard-Gaiman-fan, I would recommend Stardust or The Graveyard Book.