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Mr. A. J. Barwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nicely done
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2023
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Another imaginative story from Neil Gaiman, very good choice of voices and good production including proper use of stereo - have a listen on a decent hi-fi. You don't need pictures
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Markerp3n
4.0 out of 5 stars Neverwhere
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2014
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I got this dramatisation along with my sanitiser to make the order over £10, this meant I could have a product instead of using money for postage !! I was toying between 2 audios this one was fantasial (I think you have to be that way inclined -:) the other was a comedy. I wondered if i might have been better with the comedy this is ok if you know the author i took a risk it was alright as a dramatisation but if narrated I think I would have found a child or something I might still yet. Cast wise and effort for a programme recorded with whomever they put it over you know. Neverwhere is wriiten by the author and song writer Neil Gaiman. It is a bit dark I have to say for me, so now that im this far in feedback I think I might find someone for it.
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Conrad
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2022
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Was unsure before purchasing but decided to take a gamble. I’m certainly glad that I did. With an all star cast and fantastic story line, it really didn’t disappoint. It certainly made my long commutes much more enjoyable and re-playing them, I’m noticing things I missed previously. Would highly recommend purchasing.
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A Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 August 2022
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I sat and listened to this in one go - what a fantastic version of the story. From James McAvoy to Christopher Lee to the late, greatly missed Bernard Cribbins.... each and every member of the cast was perfect.
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Matt Harnick
5.0 out of 5 stars Another BBC Radio Gem
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2015
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I first saw the BBC One production of Neil Gaiman's "Neverwhere" on A&E. This story proved to me once again that for my money, the best storytellers in the world tend to be British. I know surprisingly little of Neil Gaiman's writing but what I have read is fantastic. This radio-play is definitely all Neil Gaiman and is mostly faithful to the original miniseries. In some ways, especially casting, it exceeds the original. This cast includes the incredible Jamie Bell as Richard Mayhew and the ever-popular Anthony Head as the villainous Mr. Croup. The one character who is conspicuously missing from the story is Serpentine. Though she is as intriguing as any of Gaiman's creations, she was mysterious and somewhat under-utilized so her absence is noticeable but not worth obsessing about. The story works just fine without her.
Suffice it to say that this is another BBC Radio production which belongs on the same pedestal as the original "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy".
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Aislinn D.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good cast
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2021
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Whole family enjoyed on road trip
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Joanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Radio/Audio Drama at its finest
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2015
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Utterly fabulous. Until I listened to this on Radio 4, I had no idea what the fuss about Gaiman was. Now I am converted. That said, I really prefer to listen to his work, rather than read it in print. His books are zany and to me, really benefit from the input of a great narrator or cast, like this one, to give it the edge.

Cannot recommend enough, it's over a year since I listened to it and it is still firmly with me.
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yaya124
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 September 2013
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Never read the book before, got copy because other very positive comments about it. I thought it is about 'underground' gang stuff but in fact involving magic, which is a good surprise for me. I love it very much.

It is great fun to listen, both the performances and the story itself. I have listened to it couple of times now, still not yet get bored;D

If this story has sequel, wish the same cast can do the Radio Drama of that one too.
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Anonym
5.0 out of 5 stars Voice talents and great sound effects
Reviewed in Germany on 1 March 2016
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This audiobook is definitely something. If you know the book, you really can't help but notice how much work has been put into this. I think, for a book that has hardly any dialogue, this audiobook is the best possible adaption. I had read most of the book already when I listened to this first (and when I couldn't listen, continued to read feverishly to catch up), together with someone who had not read the book. Apparently, you understand 98% of the story even if you don't know the book, a plus that not every audiobook can claim! And holy moly, I am so glad that I got to the biggest plot twist through the audiobook instead of the real book, because it is sooo much better in that adaption! I nearly freaked out in my car, honestly.
If you see the cast list, you know exactly what is waiting for you: many of those are known as great actors, and they don't do things by halves. James McAvoy and Natalie Dormer are absolutely spectacular as the main characters, I loved the personality they gave to the characters (I found them a little difficult to bond with in the book, but you just HAVE to love them here). Sir Christopher Lee is just wonderful as The Earl, funny, but awe-inspiring (sometimes I had to rewind because I was so mesmerized by his voice that I forgot to actually process what he was saying). And Benedict Cumberbatch is just his usual brilliant self as the angel Islington, otherworldly, hypnotising, and honestly, the range of things he does with his voice in this audiobook is incredible. It makes you shudder, really, in a good way. David Harewood as the marquis de Carabas makes the character a lot more likeable and that enriches the story a lot, he's really fun to listen to. Sophie Okonedo as Hunter does a good job as well, although her character doesn't leave much space for anything but her serious side. And Anthony Head and David Schofield as Mr Croup and Mr Vandemar make you like those bastards a lot more than you should, their performance is absolutely to the point, entertaining, and simply perfect.
The sound effects are great, timing and everything, and you know exactly what is going on, even though you can't see. Your imagination will do everything for you, and you can see it all in your head. In its own way, it is better than a film.

All in all, I have to say, the book alone would probably not have been one of my favourites, and the audiobook alone would not have offered me as an avid reader enough depth. But the two combined are a marvellous, wonderful, gripping experience, a perfect symbiosis. This audiobook brings the story to life, there is nothing more to want.
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Devon
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing cast, fantastic adaptation.
Reviewed in Canada on 1 March 2022
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This is my first radio drama purchase and I'm super pleased with it. Everything is well acted and just lovely to listen to. My first listen through was over a few periods in bed with the lights out. Really enjoyed it. It comes on 4 discs, about an hour-ish each. And next time I do a long drive it will definetly be coming with me. I plan on picking up a few more like this.
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Dan
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best of Gaiman radio plays....
Reviewed in the United States on 16 October 2022
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The BBC Neverwhere TV series was an excellent visual companion to the book (excluding the Beast of London- highland cows are soporific and handsome, far from terrifying). The radio play was jumpy and disconnected. It felt like a random collage of sound and story telling and missed capitalizing on Gaiman's unique voice. Listen to Sandman Acts I and II or Two Plays For Voices: Snow Glass Apples & Murder Mysteries for better authenticity to Neil Gaiman's tremendous storytelling gift.
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D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Neverwhere
Reviewed in Germany on 26 July 2015
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Es handelt sich hierbei nicht etwa um ein Hörbuch, wie viele vielleicht vermuten, sondern um ein Hörspiel, wie man es aus dem deutschen Radio leider gar nicht kennt. (Radio 4 der BBC hat auch noch einiges anderes zu bieten, z.B. auch ein Hörspiel zu "Good Omens" von Neil Gaiman und Terry Pratchett).

Die Inszenierung des Buches ist sehr gut gelungen und die Sprecher sehr gut gewählt (z.B. James McAvoy als Richard, Benedict Cumberbatch als Angel Islington, Anthony Head als Mister Croup ...) - sogar Neil Gaiman selbst hat einen kleinen Gastauftritt als Portier des Bürohauses, in dem Richard arbeitet.

Die Akustik der Aufnahmen selbst ist sehr gut, die CDs in übersichtliche Tracks eingeteilt, wenn man die CD in den Windows-Media-Player läd.
Sprachlich ist das Hörspiel sicher auch für beispielsweise Schüler im Englischunterricht geeignet oder um sein Gehör für die Sprache zu verbessen - das Vokabular ist nicht unnötig kompliziert und die Sprecher sind auch für einen Nicht-Muttersprachler gut zu verstehen.

Das Hörspiel war längere Zeit vergriffen, sowohl bei Amazon als auch im eigenen Shop der BBC, daher bin ich umso glücklicher, die CD-Box endlich in meinen Händen halten zu dürfen. Leider hat die Befestigung der CDs in der Box auf dem Transportweg Schaden genommen und ist zerbrochen, aber das tut der Freude keinen Abbruch.
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Jana Bloßfeld
5.0 out of 5 stars BBC at its best
Reviewed in Germany on 12 November 2015
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Eine sehr gelungene Buchadaption. Die Geschichte kommt ohne Erzähler aus, was die Spannung erhöht und den Zuhörer sofort ins Geschehen katapultiert. Das britische Englisch kommt einem nicht erfahrenen Hörer hierbei zu Gute, die Sprecher, allesamt bekannte Größen aus Schauspiel und Rundfunk, geben ihren Charakteren durch ihr klares Englisch die beste Personalisierung, die dem Ohr mehr als schmeichelt.
Richard Mayhew, gesprochen von Schauspieler James McAvoy, erfährt in dieser Geschichte von Neil Gaiman, dass es unter der bekannten City of London noch ein anderes London gibt: London Below, von dem die normalen Londoner nichts ahnen. Und dort haben Mythen und Legenden, sowie fantastische und magische Wesen ihr Zuhaus. Zusammen mit Lady Door, gesprochen von Game of Thrones Prinzessin Margaery Tyrell- Natalie Dormer-, macht sich Richard auf in diese andere Welt um zum einen sein altes Leben wieder zuholen und zum anderen um den Grund für die Ermordung von Doors Familie zu erfahren, denn die Auftragsmörder sind bereits hinter ihnen her. Auf dieser Reise muss sich Richard mehr als einmal seinen Ängsten stellen und gewinnt Freundschaften, die mehr oder weniger hilfreich sind.
Als Geschenk auf jeden Fall geeignet - für alle Fans der Sprecher oder guter Fantasy.
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