annemariewellswriter's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book with its short stories. It was great for me to listen to the short story with Shadow Moon after reading American Gods. Some of them lost my attention, though.
gsroney's review
4.0
Kind of a mixed bag of stories, but still very enjoyable. The best:
"The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains,"
"An Invocation of Incuriosity,"
"The Sleeper and the Spindle,"
"Black Dog," which featured Shadow Moon of Gaiman's American Gods.
And the Doctor Who story, "Nothing O'Clock," was a fun read too.
"The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains,"
"An Invocation of Incuriosity,"
"The Sleeper and the Spindle,"
"Black Dog," which featured Shadow Moon of Gaiman's American Gods.
And the Doctor Who story, "Nothing O'Clock," was a fun read too.
ashleykwbooks's review
5.0
“There are monsters on these pages.”
I’m giving this a 5 star, although at times I felt it was more a 4 star read. Think of it what you will.
I read reviews on this before I bought it, since this was my first encounter with Neil Gaiman’s work, and one said these stories had no right being in the same book together. To that person: I think you are wrong.
Trigger Warnings (very accurately named btw) is filled with monsters. Sometimes it’s an obvious monster, and other times it’s that slippery, slimy, heart pumping in anxious nerves feeling associated with a different kind of monster.
Some stories I loved like; Calendar of Tales, Black Dog, Click-Clack the Rattlebag, “The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains”, Feminine Endings, The Sleeper and the Spindle, among others.
Some I found off putting or just plain confusing. By the end I was unsure what to think of that particular story.
My favorite part though was after each story I would skip back to the prologue and read the few paragraphs or short sentences used by Neil to describe the story in some way. What inspired him to write it or why. I found that part extremely interesting.
Overall, I do not regret buying this book and quite honestly a book filled with short stories was refreshing. I didn’t have to put time aside to commit to a long endeavor trying to remember everything happening between everyday life. I could sit down be transported to a world somewhat like our own only different... a little wrong... read about a person and be done. Move on to the next tale.
I highly recommend! But be warned the title is Trigger Warnings for a reason and these tales are not for the faint of heart.
I’m giving this a 5 star, although at times I felt it was more a 4 star read. Think of it what you will.
I read reviews on this before I bought it, since this was my first encounter with Neil Gaiman’s work, and one said these stories had no right being in the same book together. To that person: I think you are wrong.
Trigger Warnings (very accurately named btw) is filled with monsters. Sometimes it’s an obvious monster, and other times it’s that slippery, slimy, heart pumping in anxious nerves feeling associated with a different kind of monster.
Some stories I loved like; Calendar of Tales, Black Dog, Click-Clack the Rattlebag, “The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains”, Feminine Endings, The Sleeper and the Spindle, among others.
Some I found off putting or just plain confusing. By the end I was unsure what to think of that particular story.
My favorite part though was after each story I would skip back to the prologue and read the few paragraphs or short sentences used by Neil to describe the story in some way. What inspired him to write it or why. I found that part extremely interesting.
Overall, I do not regret buying this book and quite honestly a book filled with short stories was refreshing. I didn’t have to put time aside to commit to a long endeavor trying to remember everything happening between everyday life. I could sit down be transported to a world somewhat like our own only different... a little wrong... read about a person and be done. Move on to the next tale.
I highly recommend! But be warned the title is Trigger Warnings for a reason and these tales are not for the faint of heart.
nikolas_fox's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
tomfairfax's review
4.0
A set of disturbing but non - grisly tales of the fantastic. I enjoyed the stories, each of which was memorable, but was non - plussed by the poems. A gripe is that the collection starts with a lengthy introduction describing the origin of each piece and ends with an interview. This feels like padding and the apologetic tone of some of it denigrates from the fictions themselves. It's fine to put out slim volumes sometimes, Neil.
jadedjules's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ktxx22's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this short story collection! It was a good mix of sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and general fiction. Loving Neil Gaiman and his voice for a while now!!
jonwesleyhuff's review
4.0
I can't believe I've had this book so long before I read it, being a huge Gaiman fan. But I wanted to read it at the right time, in the right mood, and really enjoy it. I'm glad I did. One of the wonderful things about his books of short stories is that you get a little of everything. Some things work better than others, but it's fun to see him come at things from different angles. His collection, Fragile Things, is one of my top favorite things he's done. Trigger Warning is a bit more unwieldy, I think. While nothing quite reaches the highest highs of past collections, there certainly isn't a rotten apple in the bunch, either. Some things feel more slight, perhaps. Not that I disliked them, but there are some ideas I wish I could have had more time with. Overall, though, there's a great sense of satisfaction in reading it. There are things that made me laugh, things I found creepy, and things I thought were very clever. Standouts include: The Thing About Cassandra, The Truth is a Cave..., The Case of Death and Honey, and Black Dog. The final tale continues the story of Shadow, from American Gods. And made me excited to dive back into that world soon with the TV series (and, hopefully a re-read of the book before then!)