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Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions

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Young Adult

by Neil Gaiman

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4.40 (2.3K ratings)
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description 360 pages

Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions by Neil Gaiman holds a highly rated rating of 4.40 out of 5, based on 2.3K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 360 pages.

About Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions

"En las manos maestras de Neil Gaiman, la magia es mucho más que un mero juego de engaños. La destreza y el poder de invención de este gran fabulador transforman el entorno cotidiano en un mundo hechizado por sucesos sombríos y extraños, en el que una anciana puede comprar el Santo Grial en una tienda de segunda mano, unos asesinos se anuncian en los clasificados de un periódico bajo la rúbrica ±CONTROL DE PLAGAS¬, o un muchacho asustado debe negociar con un trol malcarado y mezquino que vive bajo un puente ferroviario. Esta recopilación de treinta relatos, poemas narrativos y piezas breves e inclasificables ofrece múltiples y variadas posibilidades para que el lector explore una realidad transformada, astutamente velada por el humo y las sombras, a la vez que tangible y afilada. Todo parece posible en el universo de Gaiman, el gran maestro prestidigitador que despierta los sentidos, cautiva los sueños y mantiene en vilo nuestra mente."--

Detail Value
Author Neil Gaiman
Published 1998
Pages 360
Kindle Price $7.99
Genres Young Adult
Average Rating 4.40 / 5.00
Total Ratings 2,256

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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2.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.40, Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.54, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions?

Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.

Is Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions worth reading?

Based on 2.3K reader ratings, Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions has an average score of 4.40 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions?

Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions has 360 pages.

Who wrote Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions?

Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions was written by Neil Gaiman. It was first published in 1998.

What is the ISBN for Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions?

The ISBN-13 for Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions is 9780060010867.

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Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions is available on Kindle for $7.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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