Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Graveyard book
Just wanted to say I loved this book. Anyone have recommendations for more of his stuff? I totally agree with the prequel highlighting the Honour Guard; I would love to know more about Silas especially. I loved the way he made the dead into the protagonists as opposed to pretty much every other story in which the dead are the scary antagonists. One question I was left pondering was what were the Sleer guarding in the tomb under the hill? I know it was a cup, a knife, and an apparently priceless brooch, but I want to know more about their significance and where they came from.
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All of his stuff is pretty unique. My favorite is "Neverwhere," but be ready for wanting to hear more with that one. You'd probably enjoy reading his short story collects, "Smoke and Mirrors" and "Fragile Things." They give you pretty much the whole spectrum of his writing. Also, I think everyone should definitely read "Good Omens" written with Terry Pratchett. It's hilarious and is being turned into a TV show.
Matt asks an excellent question that we didn't follow up on: What might be the symbolic significance of a cup, a knife, and a brooch?
If you liked The Graveyard Book, I would recommend Good Omens by Gaiman and Pratchett. It is a fun romp that combines the talents of both authors wonderfully.
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