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February 12, 2007
"Fragile Things" by Neil Gaiman
This is the first volume of short works by Gaiman that I've read, and from the start I was swept up in his elegant use of language. He is a wordsmith and a storyteller - a combination that makes for a great read. Gaiman's style is palpable throughout; he mixes reality, fantasy and horror with a distinctive flair. His story "Other People" is a fascinating take on what may happen when we die. Other tales are creative reworkings of the Sherlock Holmes series, some old fairy tales, and one of his own longer works, "American Gods." The density with which he paints his stories is astounding. However, it is also a bit tiring. This is not a quick read by any means, and by the end of the book I was pushing myself to keep wading through his sparse, elegant prose. In a word: wow.
ISBN 13:987-0-06-051522-5
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Posted by jnardine at February 12, 2007 10:10 AM