EN
Fantasy

Neverwhere

eng. Neverwhere · 1996
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Main Ideas

  • The existence of a parallel world, London Below, hidden from ordinary people, where strange and magical creatures reside.
  • The journey of the main character, Richard Mayhew, who accidentally stumbles into London Below and must adapt to its dangers and oddities.
  • The theme of search and self-discovery, as Richard undergoes trials and transformations to understand who he truly is and what he wants from life.
  • The idea that kindness and helping others can lead to unexpected and significant changes in a person's life.
  • The concept of invisibility and oblivion, where characters who end up in London Below become invisible and forgotten by the ordinary world.
  • Motifs of betrayal and trust, as the heroes encounter various characters whose intentions are not always clear.
Neverwhere
Date of publication: 2 August 2024
Last updated: 30 June 2025
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Original titleeng. Neverwhere · 1996
Genre: Fantasy
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