Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders
Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders
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Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2022384
Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Science Fiction2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman is a collection of short stories and poems showcasing a mix of fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction. It includes "A Study in Emerald," "October in the Chair," and "The Monarch of the Glen," offering readers diverse tales that explore complex themes and imaginative worlds.
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Neil Gaiman's Fragile Things showcases his distinctive storytelling with a collection of imaginative short stories and poems, praised for their creativity and masterful prose. However, the anthology's uneven quality and occasional narrative ambiguity have drawn mixed reactions. Fans of Gaiman's mythic style will find much to enjoy, despite some unevenness in content.
Who Should Read Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders?
Readers who enjoy Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman are likely fans of dark fantasy, speculative fiction, and rich storytelling. They appreciate short stories with enigmatic plots and imaginative worlds. Similar readers might enjoy Smoke and Mirrors by Gaiman, The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson, or Welcome to the Monkey House by Kurt Vonnegut.
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Mixed feelings
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Neil Gaiman's Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders won the British Fantasy Award for Best Collection in 2007, highlighting its popularity and acclaim in the fantasy literature community.
The collection includes stories and poems that garnered nominations for prestigious awards, with "How to Talk to Girls at Parties" being a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 2007.
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Gaiman's introduction to Fragile Things offers insights into his creative process and the inspirations behind each story, making it an engaging read for fans interested in the author's thought process.
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384
Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
•
Horror & Suspense•
Science Fiction2022
Adult
18+ years
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