Fragile Things: Short Fictions & Wonders by Neil Gaiman

Fragile Things: Short Fictions & Wonders

Neil Gaiman

433 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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"A prodigiously imaginative collection." --New York Times Book Review, Editor's ChoiceFragile Things is a sterling collection of exceptional tales from Neil Gaiman, multiple award-winning (the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Newberry, and Eisner Awards, to nam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,084 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 72%
adventurous 61%
funny 32%
tense 26%
reflective 25%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
relaxing 9%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 15% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

N/A: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 16% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 16% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 18% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.93

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