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Violence
Some
Violence in select darker stories; no single story is graphically extreme
Language
Some
Some profanity in Gaiman's adult voice
Sexual Content
Some
Adult content in select stories
Substance Use
Barely any
Substance references in period or dark settings
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of mortality, wonder, the uncanny, and the dark corners of fairy tale
What this book is about
A rich collection of Gaiman's shorter fiction including a novella set in the American Gods universe. Stories range from whimsical to dark — some adult horror, some gentler fantasy. Violence and dark content in select stories. Appropriate for adults and older teens who enjoy literary fantasy.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Violence in select stories
Adult content in select stories
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