Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders by Neil Gaiman

Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders

Neil Gaiman

360 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

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Description

A dazzling book of short stories from one of modern fiction's greatest and most imaginative writers Neil Gaiman.The distinctive genius of Neil Gaiman has been championed by writers as diverse as Norman Mailer and Stephen King. With THE SANDMAN Nei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,948 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 71%
adventurous 59%
funny 31%
tense 26%
reflective 24%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 11%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 26%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 18% | Plot: 11% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 37% | No: 14% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 17% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.94

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