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Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders
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From the record on file, Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders by Neil Gaiman reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. On-file edition details point to 2006 • Harpercollins • 400 pages, a decent clue for how big a commitment this copy is.
Edition on file: 2006 • Harpercollins • 400 pages • ISBN 9780060515225.
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Steady commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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