Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders
Not surprisingly, considering my track record with his work, I really enjoyed this collection of Neil Gaiman’s short fiction. Interestingly, the first (A Study in Emerald) and the last (The Monarch of the Glen) were easily my favorite tales in the volume. The first being a delicious mash-up of the world’s of HP Lovecraft and Sherlock Holmes (with a twist) and the last being a sequel of sorts to American Gods (my favorite Gaiman book? Maybe.) With a solid foundation like that I can say pretty confidently, if you’ve never read any of Gaiman’s work, this is a fine place to start.
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By Mark 2008/03/12 - 13:47
“mash-up of the world’s of HP Lovecraft and Sherlock Holmes (with a twist)”
Well, I’m in. I just put this on the book queue:) Of course, there are about 10 books ahead of it, but I should get to it. Sounds intriguing. The sequel to American Gods also sounds pretty interesting… though I still have a fondness for Neverwhere, and I think that might be my favorite of his books. Of course, I haven’t read that book in 10 years or so, so I could be way off…
By rob 2008/03/12 - 14:52
I have a hard time with favorites and Gaiman. I love American Gods, but I’ve also consumed Neverwhere in every available format. that’s got to count for something.