Neil Gaiman stories. After learning about his abuses and sexual assaults. He actually touches on those themes in some of his stories (Sandman, American Gods). And even wrote empathetically about the victim’s experiences in these stories; which just sickens me more. Putting those stories in the context of what he’s done has ruined them for me. I never swore to love his stories forever but I did really like them, one upon a time.
Neil Gaiman stories. After learning about his abuses and sexual assaults. He actually touches on those themes in some of his stories (Sandman, American Gods). And even wrote empathetically about the victim’s experiences in these stories; which just sickens me more. Putting those stories in the context of what he’s done has ruined them for me. I never swore to love his stories forever but I did really like them, one upon a time.
I loved Neil Gaiman’s work growing up and I daresay it formed part of my identity regarding imagination and faith.
I must’ve been under a rock and only learned about this now.
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/14/nx-s1-5259516/neil-gaiman-response-sexual-misconduct-allegations
Though it’s been years since I’ve re-read Neil’s books, I’m at a loss on what to think about them now.
Is it possible to love the stories and reject the authors at the same time?
Yup, same here. I’ve kept my pledge to the Good Omens comic book, but I’m considering that a sole Pratchett project anyway.
Agreed on Good Omens. Sad he’s gone but kinda glad he doesn’t have to witness this.