Smoke and Mirrors
Book description
***This short fiction collection includes 'Chivalry', this year's Radio 4 Neil Gaiman Christmas Day special, starring Glenda Jackson and Kit Harington. This is the story of Mrs Whitaker, who finds the Holy Grail in a charity shop.***
Open your mind to one of the brightest, most brilliant writers of our…
Why read it?
1 author picked Smoke and Mirrors as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love this collection of short stories for their pure creativity and diversity of the themes and genres explored. Each story exudes the unique and elegant style that has set Neil Gaiman in a class of his own. The story "We Can Get Them For You Wholesale" is one of my favorite short stories ever written. It’s a dark comedy that displays a masterclass in condensed fiction. This book opened my eyes to the endless possibilities of how creative a writer can be.
From Matt's list on blending science fiction, horror, and surrealism.
Want books like Smoke and Mirrors?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Smoke and Mirrors.
Browse books like Smoke and Mirrors
5 book lists we think you will like!
- The best short story books that blend science fiction, horror, magical realism, and surrealism into one tidy package
- The best wordless children’s books that also have meta, surreal, or magical realism elements
- The best books in which surrealism and magical realism become our new reality
- The best books that tackle surrealism, memory, and desire
- The best books of Latin American magical realism
Interested in surrealism, magical realism, and the Holy Grail?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about surrealism, magical realism, and the Holy Grail.