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eleanorgking's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
_lish_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
annemarielvira's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Read it in one sitting, I think it's the best one of the series so far
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Transphobia
jordi's review against another edition
4.0
Casi tan bueno como el volumen #4, este volumen tambien presenta una historia unica.
Es una historia muy entretenida y enlaza bien con el universo de Sandman dandole mas profundidad.
jenthebest's review against another edition
5.0
This volume is so different from any before it, it is somewhat jarring initially and not usually one of my favorites, but this time around it resonated in a new way. It is a fanciful interweaving of fantastic stories with such a light and delicate touch, yet just as violent as any of the previous stories in its own way. The Sandman is a incredible work of art that gets better with each reading and it gets better with age, and this chapter of the story is no exception.
monitos's review against another edition
3.0
3,5
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this story almost as much as all the other Sandman stories, I just couldn't get past the obvious issues with Wanda's portrayal.
But it's important to note that it was written in a time in which LGBT (and especially trans) representation in comics was rare and even more coming from an already well-known writer. It's clear that Gaiman's intentions are good, and, let's be honest, I've seen much worse representations in the last few years considering how much we should've learned by now.
I also love him for saying that he wouldn't even try to write this story now, as there are many trans writers writing better characters than he could, so there's that.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this story almost as much as all the other Sandman stories, I just couldn't get past the obvious issues with Wanda's portrayal.
But it's important to note that it was written in a time in which LGBT (and especially trans) representation in comics was rare and even more coming from an already well-known writer. It's clear that Gaiman's intentions are good, and, let's be honest, I've seen much worse representations in the last few years considering how much we should've learned by now.
I also love him for saying that he wouldn't even try to write this story now, as there are many trans writers writing better characters than he could, so there's that.
laurenwedge's review against another edition
4.0
read via audiobook, but im hoping to read the physical copy soon!