In this collection, we have a variety of short stories that go from funny, to creepy, to fascinatingly clever. Although M is for Magic is aimed at the YA audience I guarantee these stories are great for any adult to enjoy.Here’s an overview of the stories:
The Case of the Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Little Jack Horner is hired to solve the mystery behind the death of Humpty Dumpty. - I personally loved this one. Detective stories always suck me in.
Little Jack Horner is hired to solve the mystery behind the death of Humpty Dumpty. - I personally loved this one. Detective stories always suck me in.
The Troll Bridge
Hands down this is my favorite of the bunch. Upon a stroll through the forest, a young boy encounters a troll under a bridge who wants to eat his life.
Hands down this is my favorite of the bunch. Upon a stroll through the forest, a young boy encounters a troll under a bridge who wants to eat his life.
Don't Ask Jack
A very short and creepy tale of an old Jack-in-the-Box.
A very short and creepy tale of an old Jack-in-the-Box.
How to Sell the Ponti Bridge
Not one of my favorites but still a great crime story.
Not one of my favorites but still a great crime story.
October in the Chair
Also one of my favorites. The months of the year hold a gathering to tell their stories.
Also one of my favorites. The months of the year hold a gathering to tell their stories.
Chivalry
Fine... this one is also a favorite. When an old lady finds the Holy Grail at her local thrift store a dashing stranger on a magnificent horse comes a knockin’.
Fine... this one is also a favorite. When an old lady finds the Holy Grail at her local thrift store a dashing stranger on a magnificent horse comes a knockin’.
The Price
Quite creepy really... this is the tale of stray black cat that fights the devil every night to protect the family that took him in.
Quite creepy really... this is the tale of stray black cat that fights the devil every night to protect the family that took him in.
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
ehhh... Didn’t do much for me. But nonetheless, it was still worthy. Two boys walk into a party where they realize the kids aren’t everyday average teens.
ehhh... Didn’t do much for me. But nonetheless, it was still worthy. Two boys walk into a party where they realize the kids aren’t everyday average teens.
Sunbird
A gathering of Epicureans who have become bored having tasted everything there is to taste. They are enticed into seeking the legendary Sunbird of Suntown... for a taste that is to be richer than peacock and lusher than duck.
A gathering of Epicureans who have become bored having tasted everything there is to taste. They are enticed into seeking the legendary Sunbird of Suntown... for a taste that is to be richer than peacock and lusher than duck.
The Witch's Headstone
This is an excerpt from The Graveyard Book. It tells a story of Bod getting into trouble outside the graveyard while trying to help the ghost of a witch.
There's always something great about short stories; the satisfaction of being able to read something as a "whole" in a few hours. Yet, as always with short stories, I always want more.
Mr. Gaiman does not disappoint with this collection. This was quite an enjoyable read no matter what the age.
Mr. Gaiman does not disappoint with this collection. This was quite an enjoyable read no matter what the age.
I love these stories too! I actually haven't read this book, but I read the stories in other collections. Sunbird is my favourite :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not usually big on short stories or essays, but these look good. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteCoraline is my only Gaiman read so far and even though I didn't get the hoopla, I still want to read more of his works....I think I'd love this one, Nely. I'll pick it up this week and give it a go.
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