Synopsis
In this new anthology, Neil Gaiman pierces the veil of reality to reveal the enigmatic, shadowy world that lies beneath. Trigger Warning includes previously published pieces of short fiction--stories, verse, and a very special Doctor Who story that was written for the fiftieth anniversary of the beloved series in 2013--as well "Black Dog," a new tale that revisits the world ofAmerican Gods, exclusive to this collection.
Trigger Warning explores the masks we all wear and the people we are beneath them to reveal our vulnerabilities and our truest selves. Here is a rich cornucopia of horror and ghosts stories, science fiction and fairy tales, fabulism and poetry that explore the realm of experience and emotion. In "Adventure Story"--a thematic companion to The Ocean at the End of the Lane--Gaiman ponders death and the way people take their stories with them when they die. His social media experience "A Calendar of Tales" are short takes inspired by replies to fan tweets about the months of the year--stories of pirates and the March winds, an igloo made of books, and a Mother's Day card that portends disturbances in the universe. Gaiman offers his own ingenious spin on Sherlock Holmes in his award-nominated mystery tale "The Case of Death and Honey". And "Click-Clack the Rattlebag" explains the creaks and clatter we hear when we're all alone in the darkness.
A sophisticated writer whose creative genius is unparalleled, Gaiman entrances with his literary alchemy, transporting us deep into the realm of imagination, where the fantastical becomes real and the everyday incandescent. Full of wonder and terror, surprises and amusements, Trigger Warning is a treasury of delights that engage the mind, stir the heart, and shake the soul from one of the most unique and popular literary artists of our day.
My Review
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Platypires for Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman
I was really looking forward in reading this book so when I saw the audio was available from the library I picked it up. I was pretty surprised that Neil Gaiman did the narration. Now that being said I'm usually not a fan of authors reading their books. He did a nice job but I think it would have been better with a professional actor.
My favorite part of these stories was the intro where Gaiman gave a trigger warming for each one of his stories. I actually thought that was hilarious and great tongue and cheek for those who think all stories need warnings. Now for the short stories they were pretty good but not many made me want more. Hence why I gave this 3 stars. Usually when I read a book of short stories I never want them to end. I want the author to continue each story and that was just not the case. It's been almost two weeks since I read Trigger Warning and the only one that really stood out for me was the Doctor Who story.
Overall it was a decent book but I think I should have read the book instead of listening to the audio.
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