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The Neil Gaiman Reader

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Neil Gaiman, George Guidall, Lenny Henry, Leon Nixon
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Publisher's summary

An outstanding array—52 pieces in all—of selected fiction from the multiple-award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, curated by his readers around the world, and introduced with a foreword by Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James

Spanning Gaiman’s career to date, The Neil Gaiman Reader: Selected Fiction is a captivating collection from one of the world’s most beloved writers, chosen by those who know his work best: his devoted fans.

A brilliant representation of Gaiman's groundbreaking, entrancing, endlessly imaginative fiction, this captivating volume includes excerpts from each of his five novels for adults—Neverwhere, Stardust, American Gods, Anansi Boys, and The Ocean at the End of the Lane—and nearly fifty of his short stories.

Impressive in its depth and range, The Neil Gaiman Reader: Selected Fiction is both an entryway to Gaiman’s oeuvre and a literary trove Gaiman fans old and new will return to many times over.

Foreword copyright (c) 2020 by Marlon James; Preface copyright 2020 by Neil Gaiman

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Neil Gaiman; Foreword copyright (c) 2020 by Marlon James; Preface copyright 2020 by Neil Gaiman (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

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My favorite author

So entertaining and imaginative ! I can’t get enough. He has such a unique reading voice

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My favorite author done well!

I’ll admit I love Neil Gaiman - so witty, so imaginative, such a fine writer. It turns out he narrates beautifully as well. These stories are glorious what if’s. What if the old gods still lived but struggled with mundane things? What if your invented girlfriend existed?

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excellent

excellent. sorry it is over so soon. inspired me to read more, or listen if Neil is the narrator.

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Super enjoyable

I've seen some of the movies and shows based on Gaiman's written work so this reader sounded perfect for getting introduced to it, and it was!!
I listened from the intro straight through to the end every chance I could get and loved it all.
I downloaded one of his novels already and I am definitely getting another in print.
Gaiman's performance was awesome, though I giggled a couple times at his American accent, but it's not bad. 5++ stars!

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Outstanding intro to Neil Gaiman

If you have never listened to anything written by Neil Gaiman, this is a great place to start. If you are familiar with his work, you will meet some old friends here and, perhaps, make a few new ones. I cannot imagine a better narrator than Mr. Gaiman himself.

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Lovely

Some of the short stories I knew and loved them. Some were new and I was thrilled. If you’re a NG fan this is a must in your collection.

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Neil’s voice is made in heaven

This book is perfect for fans of Neil and for people that don’t know him. Very good introduction to the genre.

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a best of album

fantastic collection of Gaiman short stories. nothing new in here... but I don't mind. I only wish this came with his blurb about the short stories

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Go to Listen.

This book is my go to listen. Varied and entertaining with a great narrator. Fantastic

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Some great, some “meh”

Some of these stories were genuinely riveting. Others I got bored with. But, all of them were refreshingly original and creative. I really enjoyed this compilation but it didn’t leave me thinking I should go find more Gaiman books.

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