Before Mr. Gaiman became the reason I rekindled my love for science fiction/fantasy, I had just plain given up on the genre. Neverwhere was recommended to me by a co-worker, after I enlisted her help to find me "a great sci-fi" book, and to say that I thoroughly enjoyed it is a LARGE understatement. This book made me feel the sorts of magical, happy feelings of the drug induced, complete with an instant state of withdrawal after the last page was turned. 
 I'm not only suggesting you read this book, I'm DEMANDING it. 
 Embrace the Gaiman..you will not be sorry.