Date finished: 19 April 2015
Rating: 5/5
It cannot be disputed that Neil Gaiman is
among the finest fantasy writers of this generation. His latest compilation of
short stories is evidence enough of his skill in weaving wonderfully weird and
disturbing fairy-tales for adults that will remain embedded in the back of his
readers’ minds forever.
Trigger
Warning is not for the lighthearted. Its strange
and often wildly unnerving contents are intended to provoke feelings in the
reader that trigger strong emotional responses. We are continuously confronted
with stories that contain death, tears, pain and helplessness – even the
occasional happy ending. We are invited to explore the deepest contents of our
imaginations, awaken the monsters of the past and face them courageously.
The craft of writing short stories is not
an easy one. To write short stories that leave such a lasting impact on
readers, and then to succeed in selling them despite this, should be close to
impossible. Trigger Warning exceeds
all expectations, and provides an intriguing and terrifying glimpse into the
mind of a fantasy genius. I highly recommend reading Gaiman’s works.
This review was also posted on The Bluestocking Review.
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