I also gave the book 2 stars instead of one for the story because although I didn’t like it over all there were a couple good moments and plots twists.I have read far fewer Neil Gaiman books than I should. Overall I gave the audiobook 2 starts instead of one for the performance because I did enjoy his accent.
To many events in the book were resolved by some unexpected magic or chance happening that it became hard to feel any kind of worry or interest about what was happening. The crazy fantasy world and its magic also felt cheap and lazy.
I kept waiting for them to develop or change but it just never happened. I found the characters simple, boring and unlikable. But I just kept hoping that something would happen and the end would be worth it so I forced myself to keep listening. I also didn’t enjoy the story at all and thought about returning it many times. The narration was boring and felt slow, and in some parts made me cringe. I thought it was going to be the best reading ever! Unfortunately, it ended up being one of the worst readings I've experienced on audible. When I first got this audiobook I was really excited that it was narrated by the author. For another great read/listen of Gaiman's, tuck into 'The Graveyard Book', it's a good'un! Perhaps the protagonist of this book reminded me of the protagonist in Gaiman's novel 'Anansi boys', but it didn't detract from the novel, only made him more predictable in the sense that I knew where he would end up at the finish. Some have said this is not true Neil Gaiman style, but I have to disagree. Yes, but why the heck would I give it away? That's for the listeners to find out! Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Which character – as performed by Neil Gaiman – was your favorite? I didn't see the twist coming! He had me fooled all the way. Hmm, it's up there with all my favourites. Where does Neverwhere rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
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