Fragile Things is a collection of short stories and poetry by Neil Gaiman. The title 'Fragile Things' came about because the author feels that there are many fragile things after all. People break so easily, so do dreams and hearts.
Most of the short stories have an element of the supernatural in them. A lonely boy who runs away befriends a ghost who turns out to be his best companion, the months of the year gather around to tell one another stories, an exclusive epicurean club seeks a rare bird to feast on, you'll wonder what are the limits to Gaiman's imagination.
Reading Fragile Things is like chancing upon an old box in the storeroom, and opening it to find a host of curiosities and wonders. What a book.
9 ninja stars out of 10 .
