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 Barnes & Noble Writer Neil Gaimans dark fantasy miniseries gives new meaning to the term "London Underground." Gaiman plumbs the deeper recesses of his gothic imagination to posit a supernatural realm that exists as an extension of the citys subway system, extending beneath the above-ground world we know. The story itself unravels mysteriously, following unsuspecting everyman Richard Mayhew (Gary Bakewell) through the alternate reality on a journey to help Door (Laura Fraser), a woman from "London Below," avenge her familys death. Gaiman uses the modern-day setting to make an already strange fantasy that much stranger: Unmarked city doors lead to dimensions both subterranean and otherwise: Villains gleefully eat rats and play golf with frogs in this world, where a medieval system of fiefdom and fealty prevails. Some of Gaimans more creative details were apparently too much for the budget, inspiring the author to later turn the story into his first novel. Nonetheless, the intrigue of the plot remains thick here, and hints that the whole thing may or may not be Richards delusion keep things deliciously ambiguous. Gaiman fans will savor the return of this little-seen series, and neophytes, although they may do better to start with the novel, will undoubtedly find their darker interests sparked. Tony Nigro Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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