Fragile Things Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Neil Gaiman (Narrator, Author), Headline Audiobooks (Publisher)

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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.

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10 hours and 46 minutes
Author

Neil Gaiman
Narrator

Neil Gaiman
Audible release date

12 June 2007
Language

English
Publisher

Headline Audiobooks
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B01NBQRRNK
Version

Unabridged
Program Type

Audiobook
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Listening Length	10 hours and 46 minutes
Author	Neil Gaiman
Narrator	Neil Gaiman
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	12 June 2007
Publisher	Headline Audiobooks
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B01NBQRRNK
Best Sellers Rank	22,270 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 59 in Science Fiction Anthologies & Short Stories 154 in Science Fiction Anthologies

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Mareezy

Scary even in the intro

Reviewed in Australia on 18 November 2019

I’m currently listening to this book on audible which is narrated by the author Neil Gaiman. Just the introduction by him had me, especially when he reads a super short story in the intro about shadows. WOW! I was watering my garden as I listened & it was daylight but the way he read it was just so brilliant, it scared me & I actually looked behind me. Have a listen & you’ll get exactly what I mean. It just gets better from there. I wish I could give it 10 stars! Neil Gaiman = Brilliance!

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Cormac

Not up to Mr Gaiman's normal 5 star standard

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2017

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I'm a big fan of Neil Gaiman's work, but I really don't think short stories are amongst his many strengths. Few of the stories captivated me at all, and it was normally an obligation to finish. I've read other short story collections, were the author has been able to capture me in a few short pages, and left me wondering about the protagonist, and my brief glimpse into their world for some time after. Unfortunately this never happened in fragile things. There was a few interesting concepts in the book, like the most beautiful boy in the world, but they were few and far between. And all of the stories had a generally dystopian vibe to them, that was never really delved into, everyone just seemed a but down and trying to run away from unexplained sadness. I wouldn't read this unless you want to be able to say you have read everything of Neil's. Instead I would read literally anything else by him, as everything else I have read is easily 5 stars.

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MRB

Utter Disappointment

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2016

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I've thoroughly enjoyed some of Neil Gaiman's books which led me to Fragile Things. Sadly I couldn't have enjoyed this less - I found myself wanting to put it down for good after each and every page - I forced myself to keep reading hoping it was going to improve but it only got worse for me - just random, pointless nonsense (sorry - but true for me). It does have lot's of good reviews and I can't understand why - Emperor's New Clothes syndrome? The author mentioned that some of these stories were boxed in the loft for years - some things deserve to stay hidden away...

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Anna Caterina

Horrible book, really surprised as have read most of his books

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 July 2020

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Disturbing, gruesome, nasty stories. I have enjoyed many of Neil Gaimon's books, but this one was terrible. I gave up half way before I slit my own wrists. So dismal, disjointed and debouch.

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BJShalts

Bits and pieces of dark ideas.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2015

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A selection of short musings, snippets and dark imaginings. I wouldn't really call them stories, because they are a rag tag bunch of ideas, not fully plotted or executed. I found them interesting, but strangely unsatisfying, and a bit annoying!
If you are a big fan of Neil Gaiman's work you'll enjoy getting a glimpse into how his mind works, but otherwise, I'd advise the more general reader to go for one of his full length books, where the characters are well drawn, and which I found much more satisfying.

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Lovely

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2017

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Really interesting, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking tales. Neil Gaiman has such a talent for storytelling. I enjoyed every single short story in this book and would recommend to anyone who enjoys short stories no matter the genre because there is a bit of everything in there.

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