Description for Fragile Things
Paperback. A dazzling book of short stories from one of modern fiction's greatest and most imaginative writers Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 324.
'Immensely entertaining . . . combines the anarchy of Douglas Adams with a Wodehousian generosity of spirit' Susanna Clarke
'Extraordinary, complicated, hilarious, melancholy and terrifying' Independent
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Let me tell you a story. No, wait. One's not enough. I'll begin again . . .
Let me tell you stories of the months of the year, of ghosts and heartbreak, of dread and desire. Or after-hours drinking and unanswered phones, of good deeds and bad days, of trusting wolves and how to talk to girls.
There are stories within stories, whispered in the quiet of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780755334148
SKU
V9780755334148
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is the author of over thirty acclaimed books and graphic novels for adults and children, including AMERICAN GODS, STARDUST, CORALINE and THE GRAVEYARD BOOK. His most recent novel for adults, THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE was highly acclaimed, appeared on the hardback and paperback Sunday Times bestseller lists and won several awards, including being ... Read more
Reviews for Fragile Things
'Predominantly dark, the stories are occasionally whimsical and satirical, and at times humorous, but the book's underlying theme is fragility and how people, dreams and hearts are so easily broken'
Sun Herald
'The collection also boasts lush prose...and a winning faith in the enchantment of stories. Expect the unexpected. Then savor the luscious chills.'
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Sun Herald
'The collection also boasts lush prose...and a winning faith in the enchantment of stories. Expect the unexpected. Then savor the luscious chills.'
Kirkus Reviews
... Read more