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Fragile Things
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
Here is a stunning collection of short stories by the acclaimed fantasy writer. The distinctive genius of Neil Gaiman has been championed by writers as diverse as Norman Mailer and Stephen King.
These stories will dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination, and move you to the very depths of your soul. This extraordinary compilation reveals one of the world's most gifted storytellers at the height of his powers.
Critic Reviews
"Gaiman again proves himself a perverse romantic, heir not only to Poe and Baudelaire but to the breathless Pre-Raphaelites....The collection also boasts lush prose...and a winning faith in the enchantment of stories. Expect the unexpected. Then savor the luscious chills." ( Kirkus)
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- Vikki
- 16-10-2017
Marvelous adventures
I love the sound of Neil Gaiman's voice. Which probably sounds bias but his elocution of the English language is magic. He’s characters in each story sound so believable. This book is easy to get listen to as most stories are short so you can pick it up easily where ever you left off. Pure adult fairytales truly great entertainment.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-07-2019
Engaging !!
This has been a learning experience for me. Great stories, evocative performance and insightful to see (what is basically) first drafts of later great work. 10/10!!
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- Pam
- 26-06-2019
Classic Gaiman
I'm slowly working my way through Gaimans wirk via audiobook and enjoying every minute of it!
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- Jean
- 21-02-2012
Confusing
Although Neil Gaimon is one of my favourite authors, Fragile Things was not one of my favourite audiobooks. Unfortunately, I couldn't keep track of where one story ended and another began. There were no obvious breaks and I just kept getting lost. I eventually gave up trying to listen and bought the book in paper.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-11-2008
Hard to listen to
Hard stories to listen to. They're packed with info for one thing. And there aren't good breaks between stories. I often wondered if I was still on the previous story or a new one.
Still, there are some excellent stories in here, and I thoroughly enjoyed some. The author also has an excellent voice, which was a pleasure to listen too.
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- Cassie
- 03-06-2016
Amazing as both an author and a narrator.
I love Neil Gaiman's works so cute and dark. An amazing mix of short stories from a great author.
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- Tracey
- 31-10-2008
Absolutely wonderful
Neil Gaiman is an amazing author, and these short stories show the vast versatility of his writing. Stories of the supernatural, the weird and the wicked, I defy anyone to not enjoy this collection. For similar entertainment, check out Joe Hill's '20th Century Ghosts'.
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- Hannah
- 23-12-2012
For those who wish for twists and turns
I have loved Neil's work for many many years and this doesn't disappoint. Strange tales some unknown and some that ring bells but have unexpected endings.
This is short stories for grown ups. Smart intelligent some time funny often strange but always good.
Word of warning if you are listing to this rather than reading it I would suggest NOT falling asleep whilst you listen as you end up with some very strange dreams!
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
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- Ben
- 04-12-2014
Classics
Would you consider the audio edition of Fragile Things to be better than the print version?
The nuances that Neil puts into the reading reaslly held to bring the stories to life, his flow and style are fantastic making the stories really gripping.
What other book might you compare Fragile Things to, and why?
His story style reminds me of the brothers grim, not all stories are best before bed.
Any additional comments?
Like all his books this collection of shorts does not disappoint, for a fan this is a must. An if you have never listened to any of his works, this is a great place to start.
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- DoodleHead
- 22-07-2013
It's all good stuff but...
What made the experience of listening to Fragile Things the most enjoyable?
The stories are up to the usual standard and the performance is good. The only thing is that with all of these collections of Neil Gaiman's stories, they are so often repeated in each collection. Rather disappointing.
Any additional comments?
How about an anthology of Neil Gaiman's short stories to date? Then there would be no repeats!
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- Mark
- 08-08-2015
confusing
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Not really, in reality I skipped some stories.
Would you be willing to try another book from Neil Gaiman? Why or why not?
I have heard several and this does not rank high. I enjoyed the 1st story about sherlock holmes and the strange and weird Mr Alice and Mr Smith but the rest seemed to be beautifully worded rambling
If this book were a film would you go see it?
The sherlock holmes story yes and the Mr smith book but that would never get into film with that plot detail
Any additional comments?
I enjoyed about 20% or less of these stories.
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- Mr Thomas W Doig
- 29-04-2020
Nothing better than Neil reading his own works
Brilliant collection of small and short stories. Typical Gaiman. Not for the faint hearted and always leaves an unanswered question, but would you have it any other way?
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- Vanya
- 05-06-2018
Neil Gaiman, what a babe
The only thing better than reading Neil Gaiman is having him read to you. I couldn't recommend it more, the short stories are the perfect length to complete on my commute, making my day a lot brighter
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- Mark Griffiths
- 17-01-2021
overall brilliant, perfomsnce superb...
...mixed bag of stories from brilliant to mediocre and back again. Hiwever the American Gods story make listening all worthwhile.
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- D. C. Hollinshead
- 21-09-2020
Takes ages to get to the stories
Neil goes through the story behiind each story... how it came into being before he reads any of the storys themeselves . I'm sure this is something that you would reference with each story as you flicked between each in a physical book. It would have been nice if this was at the end, or before each one. Inexplicably it is neither and very frustrating. There are some gems though, Highly recommended
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- Skye
- 25-07-2020
Delightful
As always this collection of Neil Gaiman stories is well worth the credit and time. The stories are small delights, and Neil is an excellent reader of his own work (something which can't be said of many authors). I wholeheartedly recommend this.
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