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Save:In "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman, readers are taken on a fantastical journey through the parallel worlds of London Above and London Below. The protagonist, Richard Mayhew, finds himself invisible to the people of London Above after helping a woman named Door, leading him to navigate the dangers and mysteries of London Below. The book is described as a dark fantasy filled with creepy and atmospheric elements, featuring a cast of eccentric characters and a captivating storyline that delves into power struggles and hidden realms beneath the surface of the familiar city.
SHE HAD BEEN RUNNING for four days now, a harum-scarum tumbling flight through passages and tunnels. She was hungry, and exhausted, and more tired than a body could stand, and each successive door was... - #2
Save:In 'How the Marquis Got His Coat Back', Neil Gaiman continues the story of the Marquis de Carabas from his novel Neverwhere. The Marquis embarks on an adventure through London Below, encountering dangerous cults, his enemy the Elephant of the Elephant and Castle, and his intriguing brother Peregrine. The story revolves around the Marquis trying to retrieve his unique coat, which has a multitude of hidden pockets and a mysterious history, leading him into various scrapes and unexpected situations in the surreal world of London Below. Gaiman's writing style is described as dark, whimsical, and full of surprises, drawing readers into a fairy tale-like narrative filled with exuberant imagination and wry humor.
It was beautiful. It was remarkable. It was unique. It was the reason that the Marquis de Carabas was chained to a pole in the middle of a circular room, far, far underground, while the water level ro...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series London Below ) - #3
Save:In "The Secret History of Moscow" by Ekaterina Sedia, readers are taken on a journey through the dark and mystical underbelly of Moscow, where mythic characters and folklore intertwine with the modern city life. The story follows a group of unlikely heroes, including a schizophrenic translator, a bored cop, and an alcoholic painter, as they unravel the mystery of people turning into birds and discover a secret mythic world hidden beneath the streets of Moscow. As they delve deeper into this underground realm, they encounter past gods and embark on odyssey-like adventures, all while exploring the shifting cultural landscape of post-Soviet Russia.
Sedia's writing style infuses the haunting Russian mythos with the grey physical and emotional landscape of Moscow in the 90s, creating a backdrop for social and economic commentary on post-Soviet life. Through a blend of dark urban fantasy and Russian folklore, the author paints a vivid picture of a city where fading myths and disillusioned antiheroes must confront the challenges of a world where gods and heroes have been relegated to the Underworld, and the line between reality and myth blurs.
She had long pale fingers, tapered like candles at the church. She swiped them through the flame of a match carefully at first, feeling nothing. Then she held them there longer, expecting them to drip...
