book recs

[kattahj]

Since I've now finally finished reading all the books I bought when I was in Stockholm last month (I read some others in between) I thought I'd talk some about them, because they wre all very much worth the read, and I want all of you to go read them ASAP.

But to speak more individually about them:

Neil Gaiman: Smoke and MirrorsSome time back,

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Poetry that Rhymes

[love2loveher]

Poetry that rhymes!

OK. I will have to start reading more books one day. Your recs have been pretty reliable so far...

[pandarus]

Having to pick Gaiman or Jones is a nasty one - and not fair, since for the most part Jones writes work pitched at children, and Gaiman doesn't. I love them both. Recently re-read Jones's 'The Power of Three' and some 18 years after the first time I read it it's still bloody good. She's smashing.

But you must, you must, you must read 'The Sandman' library. Really. Gaiman's comics have sucked me into the whole genre. He kicks serious arse.

I'm intrigued that he's written a story with Snow White as a vampire, though, because I've read another such story by, I think, Tanith Lee. 'Red as Blood', iirc, in a collection called 'Forests of the Night', or something like that. I should think Neil's take on the idea will be quite different. Must get around to buying Smoke and Mirrors.

Can I reccomend, if you've not yet read his work, Philip Reeves? 'Mortal Engines' absolutely knocked my socks off, and its sequel was almost as good.

[kattahj]

But you must, you must, you must read 'The Sandman' library. Really. Gaiman's comics have sucked me into the whole genre. He kicks serious arse.

I believe you. They're just very hard to find at the library, and for some reason I have an aversion to buying comics. But I got Endless Nights at the library yesterday, will start with that. (Yes, i know it's the wrong end, but I hope it doesn't matter so much.)

Can I reccomend, if you've not yet read his work, Philip Reeves? 'Mortal Engines' absolutely knocked my socks off, and its sequel was almost as good.

Cool, I haven't read him. If I can get hold of any of his books I'll certainly give them a try. (The genre books easily available in this town are few and trite.) What sort of stories does he write?

[raveninthewind]

Thanks for the deatailed comments in your recs; I like those authors but haven't read al those books.

(Gay centaurs? bwee!)

[kattahj]

Thanks for the deatailed comments in your recs; I like those authors but haven't read al those books.

You're welcome. Do read if you get a chance.

(Gay centaurs? bwee!)

His name is Josh, he's knock-kneed, and he's very sweet.

[anaid_rabbit]

Thanks for the recs, I`ve always wanted to read Diana Wynne Jones and Neil Gaiman, I`ve been told they were wonderful writers. And a gay centaur? I have to read that. :)

[kattahj]

You should start reading them right away. They're both fabulous, and they like each other. Neil thanked Diana among a bunch of others in American Gods. Diana dedicated Hexwood to Neil. Both used the same poem by John Donne as important parts of their plots. Once you're aware of it, it's almost like flirting

[calanthe_b]

Archer's Goon had a very lovely character that was coded (though not explicitly stated as ) gay

Torquil! Yes! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thought that...

[kattahj]

*giggle* It's fairly obvious, isn't it? I wonder how many people would mention his name if they were asked about gay characters in Archer's Goon - or even in DWJ's general work.