We read The Graveyard Book in English class. It was cool finding out that his main inspiration for the novel was The Jungle Book, replacing animals with ghosts and the jungle with a graveyard.
@@MrDrawingboard1 It definitely FEELS more like a Pratchett book. I think I read or heard somewhere that they came up with the ideas and direction together but Pratchett did most of the actual writing.
@@coconutcrispy83 agree, its keen awareness of human nature, optimism, and genius wit is definitely present throughout. Apparently the concept was created by Gaiman, he didn't know what to do with it, and Pratchett knew where it went next so they wrote it together.
@@MrDrawingboard1 I do believe that in one interview Neil said that he would come up with an idea and Terry would make 70% funnier like when the delivery guy meets pollution.
This just popped up on my suggestions feed. He is my favorite living writer so I am so happy I found this video and glad you love him too! Ocean at the End of the Lane was my first Neil Gaiman work right when it was published so that was my key into his world and the book that made me fall in love with his writing. In my review of the book I said that because there were parts that scared the daylights out of me but then parts that were so comforting, his writing was like coming in our of a storm and having him wrap a warm blanket around you with a hot drink in front of a fire but all with his words😍. However, I do have categories so while that is the one that made me fall in love with his writing, my favorite of his adult books is actually Stardust, my favorite character is Shadow Moon, my favorite middle grade is Graveyard Book, my favorite elementary school book is Fortunately the Milk, favorite picture book is Blueberry Girl, my favorite audiobook is the full cast American Gods, favorite radio adaptation is Neverwhere, favorite collaboration is Good Omens, and favorite short stories are the 2 with Shadow- Monarch of the Glen and Black Dog. So altogether that list is probably a giant cheat for having too many favorites but that is ok 😆❤️📘❤️🎧🎉
Just read Neverwhere for February's #TBRChallenge. I'm not surprised I liked it. Love Neil Gaiman. He's one of my Auto-buy authors. Started with American Gods and still have a number of his books to read.
My first Neil Gaiman book was "American Gods" back in 06-07 when I was in grade 12. My friends recommended it to me because I loved studying world myths. Needless to say I haven't left the rabbit hole
I had no idea you had a UA-cam channel!!! I was literally looking for Neil Gaiman videos to fall asleep to. You rock mate X ps. Graveyard Book, Sandman vols 1-4 , Good Omens, Anasi Boys in that order are the best.
Thanks for the recommendations! Just finished the potters, (I know, shame right?) leaving a big hole in my life. I’ll go with Neverwhere since you reckon it’s a good start.
I got into Neil through his Sandman series of graphic novels which really raises the bar for the medium in terms of writing and the usage of language. Similar to what Alan Moore does in stuff like V for Vendetta. Then I read Neverwhere and loved it, by the way, if you didn't know it yet there's a Chris Riddell illustrated version for that, too, which I can highly recommend. Read Good Omens next and am currently in the midst of American Gods, Anansi Boys is already in my shopping cart and I might add that illustrated version of Sleeper and the Spindle. One book I want to add to your list because it wasn't on there is Coraline. It's another childrens book by Neil, but it's a horror story he wrote for his two daughters and is actually somewhat horrifying even as an adult. Also available with Riddell's illustrations. It's good, if you don't know it yet and like Neil as a writer I highly recommend it.
@@minamaud1602 Yeah, I figured you might have read Coraline since the making of this video and I wasn't sure when the illustrated Neverwhere was released. Good to hear that you know about them already. And that you got to see him in person is amazing, he seems like a really cool dude in interviews or talks. One work of his I forgot to mention earlier is A Study In Emerald. If you've read Sherlock Holmes then the you might recognize the title, but Neil put his own little lovecraftian spin on it :)
trying to collect all and a couple i havent yet, good to see a review on the others, sleeper and spindle etc... you should have touched on sandman... truly a modern classic.. yes a graphic novel
Babbling Books I understand that. No need to be rude I merely tried to help. I have also read all his books and actually have an Instagram page on it. So please dont start waving spears over a helpful comment.
Babbling Books I was actually enjoying the video until I saw you snap at a viewer in the comments who just thought he was informing you of something you didn’t know. It’s not condescending to share information. Now if he had said “lmao you’re an idiot, Good Omens came first, get off UA-cam” I would understand you responding in kind. This is just poor judgment and no way to gain subscribers. Be kind to your audience and assume the best of them.
We read The Graveyard Book in English class. It was cool finding out that his main inspiration for the novel was The Jungle Book, replacing animals with ghosts and the jungle with a graveyard.
oh my gosh, people always forget Good Omens which is such a huge shame. it was amazing
Some might not consider it a 100% Neil Gaiman book since he wrote it with the late great Terry Pratchett.
@@MrDrawingboard1 It definitely FEELS more like a Pratchett book. I think I read or heard somewhere that they came up with the ideas and direction together but Pratchett did most of the actual writing.
@@coconutcrispy83 agree, its keen awareness of human nature, optimism, and genius wit is definitely present throughout. Apparently the concept was created by Gaiman, he didn't know what to do with it, and Pratchett knew where it went next so they wrote it together.
@@MrDrawingboard1 I do believe that in one interview Neil said that he would come up with an idea and Terry would make 70% funnier like when the delivery guy meets pollution.
My first Neil Gaiman book was The Ocean at the End of the Lane!
Hii
So far I've read Coraline (which became an all time favorite) and The Ocean At The Of The Lane.
This just popped up on my suggestions feed. He is my favorite living writer so I am so happy I found this video and glad you love him too! Ocean at the End of the Lane was my first Neil Gaiman work right when it was published so that was my key into his world and the book that made me fall in love with his writing. In my review of the book I said that because there were parts that scared the daylights out of me but then parts that were so comforting, his writing was like coming in our of a storm and having him wrap a warm blanket around you with a hot drink in front of a fire but all with his words😍. However, I do have categories so while that is the one that made me fall in love with his writing, my favorite of his adult books is actually Stardust, my favorite character is Shadow Moon, my favorite middle grade is Graveyard Book, my favorite elementary school book is Fortunately the Milk, favorite picture book is Blueberry Girl, my favorite audiobook is the full cast American Gods, favorite radio adaptation is Neverwhere, favorite collaboration is Good Omens, and favorite short stories are the 2 with Shadow- Monarch of the Glen and Black Dog. So altogether that list is probably a giant cheat for having too many favorites but that is ok 😆❤️📘❤️🎧🎉
I have never read any books by Neil Gaiman, but I am about to read his new non-fiction book. It seems like it would be a great read.
Just read Neverwhere for February's #TBRChallenge. I'm not surprised I liked it. Love Neil Gaiman. He's one of my Auto-buy authors. Started with American Gods and still have a number of his books to read.
My first Neil Gaiman book was "American Gods" back in 06-07 when I was in grade 12. My friends recommended it to me because I loved studying world myths. Needless to say I haven't left the rabbit hole
omg someone that loves Gaiman as much as me! I have a similarly unwieldy stack XD
I had no idea you had a UA-cam channel!!! I was literally looking for Neil Gaiman videos to fall asleep to. You rock mate X ps. Graveyard Book, Sandman vols 1-4 , Good Omens, Anasi Boys in that order are the best.
Thanks for the recommendations! Just finished the potters, (I know, shame right?) leaving a big hole in my life. I’ll go with Neverwhere since you reckon it’s a good start.
Potters as in Harry Potter?
I got into Neil through his Sandman series of graphic novels which really raises the bar for the medium in terms of writing and the usage of language. Similar to what Alan Moore does in stuff like V for Vendetta. Then I read Neverwhere and loved it, by the way, if you didn't know it yet there's a Chris Riddell illustrated version for that, too, which I can highly recommend. Read Good Omens next and am currently in the midst of American Gods, Anansi Boys is already in my shopping cart and I might add that illustrated version of Sleeper and the Spindle. One book I want to add to your list because it wasn't on there is Coraline. It's another childrens book by Neil, but it's a horror story he wrote for his two daughters and is actually somewhat horrifying even as an adult. Also available with Riddell's illustrations. It's good, if you don't know it yet and like Neil as a writer I highly recommend it.
@@minamaud1602 Yeah, I figured you might have read Coraline since the making of this video and I wasn't sure when the illustrated Neverwhere was released. Good to hear that you know about them already. And that you got to see him in person is amazing, he seems like a really cool dude in interviews or talks. One work of his I forgot to mention earlier is A Study In Emerald. If you've read Sherlock Holmes then the you might recognize the title, but Neil put his own little lovecraftian spin on it :)
I love Gaiman’s Norse Mythology and now I’ve decided to read the rest.
Neverwhere is one of my all-time favourites, Neil Gaiman is so good!
I need to start reading his work!!!! I think I'll follow your advice on Neverwhere :D Loved the video Tamsien!!
Just got American Gods
trying to collect all and a couple i havent yet, good to see a review on the others, sleeper and spindle etc... you should have touched on sandman... truly a modern classic.. yes a graphic novel
I NEED TO READ NEIL GAIMAN SMH @ MYSELF
YAS OKAY
Will you make a video on James Clavell's novels too?
@@minamaud1602 you can start with Shogun, to get a taste :)
Actually, Good Omens was Neil's first novel
Babbling Books I understand that. No need to be rude I merely tried to help. I have also read all his books and actually have an Instagram page on it. So please dont start waving spears over a helpful comment.
Babbling Books well my apologies then. I only tried to assist but I can see what you mean.
@@adamosborne685 lol damn this chick is crazy
PeeJay Torres indeed 🤔
Babbling Books I was actually enjoying the video until I saw you snap at a viewer in the comments who just thought he was informing you of something you didn’t know. It’s not condescending to share information. Now if he had said “lmao you’re an idiot, Good Omens came first, get off UA-cam” I would understand you responding in kind. This is just poor judgment and no way to gain subscribers. Be kind to your audience and assume the best of them.
Just read American Gods. It was ok.
CORALINE??????????????
I am reading Coraline. I know its considered a childrens book but its not at the same time if you know what i mean.