Fragile Things

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So in terms of entertainment value (and the ability to keep things fresh and interesting across pieces) this scores very highly. So many of these stories gave me an interesting perspective on something, and made me a part of the story for a little while. In a novella set two years after the events of American Gods, Shadow pays a visit to an ancient Scottish mansion, and finds himself trapped in a game of murder and monsters . And this book of short stories and prose, Fragile Things, is by far my most favorite compendium of his.

All of the signature excellence with which Gaiman has rightly built his widespread fan-base is present to prove that he is equally wonderful with his short game as he is in novel form and to tell stories which will send shivers down the spines of readers of all ages. I also remembered “The Problem of Susan” from my first reading all those years ago, and I was happy to revisit it. The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch' reminds me far too much of The Night Circus, and not in a way that benefits the short story.A Locus Award winning collection of short stories and poetry that includes the Sherlock Holmes pastiche "A Study In Emerald".

Keepsakes and Treasures" (1 star)- I know that there are evil people in the world, but this whole story was repulsive as hell. Such marvelous creations and more, including a short story set in the world of The Matrix and others set in the worlds of gothic fiction and children's fiction, can be found in this collection, which showcases Gaiman's storytelling brilliance as well as his entertaining (and dark) sense of humor.Sometimes the cake won't rise, no matter what you do, and every now and again the cake tastes better than you ever could have dreamed it would. Filled with many of his Locus award winners, and his Hugo winner, this collection brings many of Gaiman’s works, most of them scattered about in various anthologies, together in one binding. The Flints of Memory Lane" (4 stars)- Just a short story about a young man remembering the time he came across something evil. Gaiman stated that the books we read in our childhood always reside in our hearts and help shape who we are, and also enjoying fiction at a young age helps ensure we continue to pursue literature throughout our lives. The poetry and other short miscellanies within this book were interesting, and some of them actually made sense (unlike poetry in general which usually comes off to me as fluff).