Neverwhere: Book Analysis
Villarosa, Katrina Ysabel P.
ENGLISH IV
BOOK ANALYSIS
NEVERWHERE
“Fall into the shadows, discover a world unknown,
Journey through London bellow, be Neverwhere.”
Introduction:
A psychoanalytical approach to a world behind a world, invisible to the naked eye, existing because of magic, danger and fantasy, Neverwhere. The psychoanalytical theory can be used as a way to explain the change of heart of Richard Mayhew when he had been introduced to the underground world he thought never existed.
A man after moving to London for a life of spender found himself stuck in a situation beyond extreme. Having experienced a world that he never though had existed he realized the significance to the invisible world existing underneath the streets he used to call home.
Author:
Best selling author, Neil Gaiman is known as one of the top writers in modern comics and an author of books that are designed for all readers. He was born and raised in England but is currently living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He’s the author of many well-known books such as, American Gods, Anansi Boys, Stardust and much more. Comics such as, Sandman Violent Cases, etc., are known and loved by many around the world. Neil Gaiman is a intelligent writer with magnificent works that twist the minds of anyone reading and would surely keep them hungry with excitement.
Setting:
The novel is set in an unknown world called “London Below”, which coexists with modern London or “London Above”. Where the world under is invisible to anyone from the London Above. Its’ world is secret and mysterious beyond anyone’s imagination. Magic and power never seemed so real compared to London Below.
Themes:
The book is an urban fantasy, which indicates the misfortunes of an outsider. It is found that the book has the basis of trust and betrayal, wherein trust is tested and betrayal is always encountered. The trust portrayed in the book is countered by the betrayal of friendships
ENGLISH IV
BOOK ANALYSIS
NEVERWHERE
“Fall into the shadows, discover a world unknown,
Journey through London bellow, be Neverwhere.”
Introduction:
A psychoanalytical approach to a world behind a world, invisible to the naked eye, existing because of magic, danger and fantasy, Neverwhere. The psychoanalytical theory can be used as a way to explain the change of heart of Richard Mayhew when he had been introduced to the underground world he thought never existed.
A man after moving to London for a life of spender found himself stuck in a situation beyond extreme. Having experienced a world that he never though had existed he realized the significance to the invisible world existing underneath the streets he used to call home.
Author:
Best selling author, Neil Gaiman is known as one of the top writers in modern comics and an author of books that are designed for all readers. He was born and raised in England but is currently living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He’s the author of many well-known books such as, American Gods, Anansi Boys, Stardust and much more. Comics such as, Sandman Violent Cases, etc., are known and loved by many around the world. Neil Gaiman is a intelligent writer with magnificent works that twist the minds of anyone reading and would surely keep them hungry with excitement.
Setting:
The novel is set in an unknown world called “London Below”, which coexists with modern London or “London Above”. Where the world under is invisible to anyone from the London Above. Its’ world is secret and mysterious beyond anyone’s imagination. Magic and power never seemed so real compared to London Below.
Themes:
The book is an urban fantasy, which indicates the misfortunes of an outsider. It is found that the book has the basis of trust and betrayal, wherein trust is tested and betrayal is always encountered. The trust portrayed in the book is countered by the betrayal of friendships
Bibliography: 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neverwhere_%28novel%29 2. http://www.neilgaiman.com/ 3. http://www.harpercollins.com/author/authorExtra.aspx?isbn13=9780380789016&displayType=readingGuide 4. Gaiman, N., (1996), Neverwher, BBC Books.