Read Tai's Book report and do as it says (read it ;). This book is an amazing book for the modern mind. It is my favorite (mostly because it contains every aspect of a book I want.... mythology, mystery, action, and dark humor).
And as I said in the comment I left on his blog, I think that Neil Gaiman's works always find a way back to Sexson's classes, one reason being because both Sexson and Gaiman are heavily rooted in the mythological stories that show up in our modern lives today. (The classic Romeo and Juliet, Beauty and the Beast, and other famous stories have been played out in myths from thousands of years ago.) It is also this connection that makes Sexson so enjoyable to listen too and Gaiman so enjoyable to read. I wonder how my perceptions of them would change, however, if I had only ever been able to read Sexson's thoughts and listen to Gaiman speak. I'm sure it would make these people completely different in my mind's eye. But that is one thing I will never know..... but once again, read American God's or any other Gaiman literature (for graphic novelists, his Sandman Series are untouchable.... for children's literature, Coraline.... and for fun fantasy, Neverwhere.... and for dark fantasy, American Gods or Anansi Boys). So go out, read and be happy, and if you by chance decide to read one of these books because of this blog please come tell me about it, I'd love to talk to you about your experience! -Chris
I knew there was something I liked about you. Yeah I have my signed copy of Anansi boys sitting right here on my desk. Also, Neverwhere is one of my favorite books. Damn good story.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Sandman...yes