Dmitri
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Post by Dmitri on May 18, 2007 15:25:07 GMT -5
All I can say is WOW, what a writer... well not really all I can say or this would be a really short post...
If you like odd, postmodern literature, this is a must read author.
I recommend starting with American Gods. Simply fantastic storyline, intricate characterization, neat settings, plot twists that are foreshadowed but not so obvious that you go DUH, saw that coming...
The sequel to American Gods is Anansi Boys, which is really cool too. A lot more playful in tone than AG, which fits the character and thematic issues quite well. Another great book, not a dumb sequel, but set in the same reality.
Neverwhere is just trippy... interesting British style dark humour, another postmodern themefest, ambiguity, all the elements you will recognize and love in AG. I think the BBC made a film too, though I haven't seen it yet.
Stardust is a fantastic fairy tale adaptation, with no specific fairytale in mind. It weaves the conventions of the genre into a tapestry that spans mythology from multiple continents, but focuses on Cletic and Greek influences.
You can also check out Smoke and Mirrors (cool short stories), MirrorMask (a film), Coraline (childrens novel), Sandman comics, and Good Omens, an apocolyptic novel written in collaboration with Terry Pratchett.
If you take my advice, happy reading!
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Post by Rincewind on May 18, 2007 19:37:04 GMT -5
Yup, Good Omens is one of my favorite books. I've read American Gods and look forward to getting the sequel. I've read some of the Sandman graphic novels, good stuff, if somewhat dark and gory, depending on the story.
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