Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions by Neil Gaiman

Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions

Neil Gaiman

339 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark medium-paced

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Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 68%
adventurous 38%
funny 36%
reflective 23%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
emotional 17%
sad 10%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 12% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 34% | No: 20% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | N/A: 17% | No: 16% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.94

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