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Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

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In Neverwhere, did you enjoy ...

... the inventive urban underworld and hidden societies?

The City & The City by China Miéville

If you were captivated by the secret world lurking beneath London in Neverwhere, you'll be fascinated by The City & the City. Miéville crafts twin cities that literally overlap in the same space, with their own rules and hidden dangers. The sense of discovery and the surreal urban setting will feel delightfully familiar, yet completely original.

... the detailed, bizarre worldbuilding and mysterious magic?

The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

If you loved exploring the strange, richly imagined London Below in Neverwhere, you'll find The Library at Mount Char just as enthralling. Hawkins unveils a secret world of gods, ancient powers, and a library that holds the universe's secrets, all with its own bizarre logic and rules. Every chapter reveals new, uncanny corners you'll want to explore.

... the humor blended with dark fantasy and clever wit?

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett

If it was the quirky humor and sharp dialogue in Neverwhere that drew you in, Good Omens will make you laugh out loud. Gaiman teams up with Pratchett to deliver a witty, playful take on the apocalypse, with memorable characters like Aziraphale and Crowley trading clever banter as they try to avert the end of the world.

... the protagonist's personal transformation amidst the supernatural?

The Rook by Daniel O’Malley

If you appreciated Richard Mayhew’s journey from ordinary office worker to a brave hero in Neverwhere, you’ll love following Myfanwy Thomas in The Rook. After waking up with no memory, she must navigate a secret supernatural bureaucracy and gradually discovers her own strength, wit, and courage while unraveling a deep mystery.

... the morally complex heroes navigating a shadowy supernatural world?

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

If you were intrigued by Richard’s ambiguous morality and the shifting alliances in Neverwhere, American Gods offers even more complex characters. Follow Shadow Moon as he’s drawn into a hidden war among gods, unsure who to trust and forced to confront his own beliefs and choices in a world just beneath the surface of our own.

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