Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders (P.S.)
by Neil Gaiman
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Author: Neil GaimanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-01
ISBN: 0061252026
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: Harper Perennial
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- ISBN13: 9780061252020
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Book Reviews of Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders (P.S.)
Book Review: Wonderful collection...
Summary: 4 Stars
FOUR AND A HALF STARS
As a fan of Neil Gaiman's, I'd been wanting to pick up this collection of his short stories (with a few poems thrown in for good measure) for a while. I'm glad I finally did. It's a very enjoyable read. Very easy to sit and read in short chunks or reading it as one would a regular novel. Basically, most of the content has been previously printed elsewhere but is collected here, much to the relief of the wallets of Gaiman fans.
Just a few highlights -
"Other People" - This was a very creepy story about one man's torment in hell. While Gaiman is no stranger to the surreal and gothic, I liked this foray into terror. And I completely understand his hesitance to spend much time there.
"Harlequin Valentine" - This was a rather bizarre tale of love on St. Valentine's Day that is sure to leave its mark on me. The subtle twist at the end is also quite quaint.
"The Problem Of Susan" - As a childhood fan of the Narnia books, this was a fitting tribute.
"How Do You Think It Feels?" - Gaiman himself has stated that he was somewhat shocked by the sex in this story and so was I. Not that it hampered the story any, it just was a bit of a surprise.
"Feeders And Eaters" - I had a very eerie feeling about where this story was going, and I was right. Chilling and unsettling.
"Goliath" - This piece was written before the release of The Matrix for the film's website. It's a little strange. I can see the groundwork (or guiding hand) The Matrix played in this story, but I was more enthralled with the endless sense of deja vu that somehow got mixed up with space aliens?
"The Day The Saucers Came" - I really enjoyed this poem of a sort. I can see why Gaiman likes to read it aloud.
"Sunbird" - This was my favorite piece in the collection. Written for his daughter, Gaiman has crafted a stroy that makes you think you know whats going on throughout the story only to twist your thoughts at the ending. I really likes this. A must for fans of mythology.
"The Monarch Of The Glen" - This novella is a continuance of Gaiman's novel American Gods. I always felt that novel lacked some sense of resolution and this story helped ease my loss. It was enjoyable to read about Shadow again, with hints of old characters thrown in for good measure. Reading it felt like spending time with an old friend.
So if you're looking for an engaging short story collection, give this one a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. I wasn't.
Summary of Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders (P.S.)
A mysterious circus terrifies an audience for one extraordinary performance before disappearing into the night. . . .
In a Hugo Award?winning story, a great detective must solve a most unsettling royal murder in a strangely altered Victorian England. . . .
Two teenage boys crash a party and meet the girls of their dreams-and nightmares. . . .
These marvelous creations and more showcase the unparalleled invention and storytelling brilliance-as well as the terrifyingly dark and entertaining sense of humor-of the incomparable Neil Gaiman. By turns delightful, disturbing, and diverting, Fragile Things is a gift of literary enchantment from one of the most original writers of our time.
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