Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders

Neil Gaiman

Oct 2009 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

“A prodigiously imaginative collection.”

—New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice

 

“Dazzling tales from a master of the fantastic.”
—Washington Post Book World

 

Fragile Things is a sterling collection of exceptional tales from Neil Gaiman, multiple award-winning (the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Newberry, and Eisner Awards, to name just a few), #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Graveyard Book, Anansi Boys, Coraline, and the groundbreaking Sandman graphic novel series. A uniquely imaginative creator of wonders whose unique storytelling genius has been acclaimed by a host of literary luminaries from Norman Mailer to Stephen King, Gaiman’s astonishing powers are on glorious displays in Fragile Things. Enter and be amazed!

Ratings and reviews

I am not sure Neil is meant for short stories. Most of the ones collected here have feel of being the kernel of a novel, rather, than a story of it's own. And the longest is also one of the best. But it gave some references to diverse my reading, and was a good enough read, so buy or borrow it. But don't let it be your first Gaiman book. Try instead American Gods (or Good Omens if you have yet to discover co-author Terry Pratchett).

I love Neil he brought me back to the land of fairy i had sorely missed it. I love this collection he never disappoints me and always has fresh ideas. I was reading one of the other reviews for the 'problem with Susan ' and how Narnia was ruined for the reader the story made me want to read the narnias and actually made me more of a fan. And to that reader You let it ruin the books for you you went in with a preconceived notion and you didn't appreciate the story for what it really was.

Each story is amazingly crafted. This is my first read for Neil Gaiman and it only makes me want more.

About the author

Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling and multi-award winning author and creator of many beloved books, graphic novels, short stories, film, television and theatre for all ages. He is the recipient of the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, and many Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner Awards. Neil has adapted many of his works to television series, including Good Omens (co-written with Terry Pratchett) and The Sandman. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College. For a lot more about his work, please visit: https://www.neilgaiman.com/