An exquisite collection of short stories from this amazing writer.  He makes the unbelievable real so effortlessly that it is easy to be swept along in his tales and not even notice how incredibly well written they are.  To pick out anyone as the best would be disrespectful to the others, and I urge you to read it cover to cover including  the introduction.  He does things with such a simple, often dry, style that might make other writers might turn green and spit poison with envy.  Read it.  Read it.

Comparison: Ray Bradbury, Larry Niven, Isaac Asimov (Short Stories).

Synopsis

A stunning book 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. With THE SANDMAN  Neil Gaiman created one of the most sophisticated, intelligent and influential graphic novel series of our time. Now after the recent success of his latest novel ANANSI BOYS, Gaiman has produced FRAGILE THINGS, his second collection of short fiction. These stories will dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination and move you to the very depths of your soul. This extraordinary book reveals one of the world`s most gifted storytellers at the height of his powers.

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About the Author

Neil Gaiman, author, scriptwriter and creator of graphic novels, is British and lives in the USA. His diverse catalogue of books includes the novel The Graveyard Book, winner of the Carnegie Medal 2010 and Booktrust Teenage Prize 2009, Stardust (now a major feature film), the bestselling novel for young readers Coraline (now a major 3D-animated film), and the picture book The Wolves in the Walls, which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Author photo © Kimberley Butler   More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation