A review by jonwesleyhuff
Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman

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!)