Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Neil Gaiman Therapy

These are the times of raw despondence as Alanis would say, and to beat the funk I suggest you follow my therapy. I am now in the midst of a Neil Gaiman Therapy. I plan on reading all his books to fill my time. I have already read Stardust and Anansi Boys (thanks Ms Fi). I am now reading Smokes and Mirrors and will buy over the weekend his other works. The guy's writing is akin to a summer blockbuster. It will not push you to think about existentialism nor will push you to question your religion but he will keep you entertained. He writes about events and action, imagine magical realities and absurd sequences. Think Haruki Murakami but in English and more surreal. I once read a description saying he is literature's rock star and I couldn't agree more.

PS.
My observation of him may change as I read more of his work but for now, I am still enjoying reading him and will remain steadfast in following my self prescribed therapy.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

ayan ganyan nga ibaling natin sa libro ang lahat :D

--manok--

Anonymous said...

Read "Good Omens" by Gaiman and Pratchett. Hilarious book.
"Fragile Things" - short stories
"Angels & Visitations" - a miscellany
He also has books for kids. Best of them is "Coraline".

Unlawfull said...

Thanks Zhouls. Will buy that over the weekend. =)