Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders by Neil Gaiman

Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders

Neil Gaiman

356 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, an astonishing collection of short fiction that stretches the boundaries of imagination, probes the depths of human experience, and reveals how the ordinary and the fantastical are intertwined...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,308 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 72%
adventurous 61%
funny 31%
tense 28%
reflective 23%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 17%
sad 9%
challenging 8%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 12% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 32% | No: 15% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 13% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 48% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 16% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.94

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