Neverwhere - Through Ch. 9
Neverwhere
Discussing through Chapter 9
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Reminder of where we are in the story:
Richard is on his way to a dinner with his fiancee when he stumbles across a young woman named Door. This encounter becomes a catalyst for everything else that happens to him. After helping Door evade Vandemar and Croup, two assassins who are after her, Richard suddenly finds he seems to have completely disappeared. His coworkers and former fiancee don't recognize him anymore.
Richard soon learns he has become a part of London Below. He goes in search of Door and ends up finding her at the Market, along with the Marquis and Door's new bodyguard, Hunter. From there, Door and Richard go seeking the Angelus. Hunter cannot go into the Overground, and the Marquis leaves for another errand. Door and Richard discover the Angelus in a piece of artwork at a function that Jessica is leading, and go through it to find the angel Islington. At the same time, the Marquis shows up at the hospital saying he thought he should finally speak to Vandemar and Croup in person.
Ideas for discussion:
1) What are you thinking of the story and characters (main and secondary) so far? A lot of people have strong opinions about multiple viewpoints - do you think the multiple viewpoints work in this book? Why or why not?
2) Have you read any Gaiman books before? How do you feel this compares to the others you have read (if applicable)?
3) What do you find interesting (or not) about London Below? Is there a part of the underground that you found particularly interesting so far? Anything you want to learn more about?
4) Why do you think the Marquis went to see Vandemar and Croup?
Next Discussion:
Monday, March 3rd
Full Discussion
Discussing through Chapter 9
No spoilers beyond Chapter 9 in this post!
If someone forgets and posts a spoiler, the comment will be screened with a reminder note.
Feel free to repost your comment without the spoilers in there! :)
Reminder of where we are in the story:
Richard is on his way to a dinner with his fiancee when he stumbles across a young woman named Door. This encounter becomes a catalyst for everything else that happens to him. After helping Door evade Vandemar and Croup, two assassins who are after her, Richard suddenly finds he seems to have completely disappeared. His coworkers and former fiancee don't recognize him anymore.
Richard soon learns he has become a part of London Below. He goes in search of Door and ends up finding her at the Market, along with the Marquis and Door's new bodyguard, Hunter. From there, Door and Richard go seeking the Angelus. Hunter cannot go into the Overground, and the Marquis leaves for another errand. Door and Richard discover the Angelus in a piece of artwork at a function that Jessica is leading, and go through it to find the angel Islington. At the same time, the Marquis shows up at the hospital saying he thought he should finally speak to Vandemar and Croup in person.
Ideas for discussion:
1) What are you thinking of the story and characters (main and secondary) so far? A lot of people have strong opinions about multiple viewpoints - do you think the multiple viewpoints work in this book? Why or why not?
2) Have you read any Gaiman books before? How do you feel this compares to the others you have read (if applicable)?
3) What do you find interesting (or not) about London Below? Is there a part of the underground that you found particularly interesting so far? Anything you want to learn more about?
4) Why do you think the Marquis went to see Vandemar and Croup?
Next Discussion:
Monday, March 3rd
Full Discussion