Mr. Gaiman is a master of the modern fairytale, abstractly manipulating physics and using legends as histories (“It all depends on how you look at it”)
This book has layers which allow the reader to think about and explore. Jealousy, friendship, envy, love, arrogance and, of course, redemption
This isn’t a great work of fiction, the adjectives are numerous and sprinkled around generously – but it’s a fun, cheesy and quick read, albeit corny