Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions by Neil Gaiman

Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions

Neil Gaiman

339 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark medium-paced
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Community Reviews Summary of 7,053 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 72%
adventurous 42%
funny 34%
reflective 27%
emotional 22%
tense 20%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 12%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 13% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 33% | No: 16% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | N/A: 17% | No: 12% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 22% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.94

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