My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Fragile Things is a collection of short stories by Neil Gaiman. As always, Gaiman’s imagination runs wild with this collection, touching on the familiar and the totally weird. There are new spins on old favorites (“A Study in Emerald”), poetry, macabre tales, and even a novella based on American Gods. It’s definitely more “adult” than some of his other works, but that only made it more irresistible.
Some of my favorite stories in the book included “Forbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves..,” “The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch,” “Harlequin Valentine,” and “How to Talk to Girls at Parties.”
There’s so much awesomeness packed into these pages that it was hard to put down. I may or may not have been late returning from my lunch break a few times for this very reason. Heh.
I have this on my Kindle wish list but think I’ll read Coraline first.
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Oooh, I need to re-read that one again! It’s been too long.
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Amazing review. It was shirt and to the point. I myself have not read anything by Neil although I have had my eye in American Gods for quite some time.
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You should definitely read American Gods! It was fantastic. Overall, it has a pretty unique concept and a great array of characters.
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I’ll probably end up picking it up this weekend 🙂 along with 50 other books lmao
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I may or may not have purchased 2 more books yesterday…😬
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I almost bought more but my bank account was like “oh no you don’t!” so looks like I’m waiting until Thursday even though I have 5 books that is my physical TBR pile sitting on my table
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At least you have a few to hold you over, for now!
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American Gods is an excellent book. I thought it was slow starting, but when it picked up it took off! Almost didn’t want it to end.
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I am currently reading American Gods by Gaiman. He is becoming my new favorite author. Will definitely give this one a go soon. 🙂
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I hope you enjoy American Gods!
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Great review
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How to Talk to Girls at Parties is one of my favourite short stories ever!!
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Apparently they are making a movie out of it. I can’t wait to see what they do with the rest of that story.
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Great review! I was unfamiliar with this book. Turns out my partner has it 😆😆 Must steal and read.
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