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4.44 AVERAGE
4.44 AVERAGE
This was an incredible story from within the universe of the dream king, my favourite thus far. I think...
The series continues to challenge and captivate me
The series continues to challenge and captivate me
I loved the whole setup of "hunger games-esque competition for the keys of Hell". Loved seeing more of The Endless and Nada, some of the most important people in Morpheus' life. I don't understand fully how the story of Charles Rowland ties into the events, but it creeped me out.
I loved the whole setup of "hunger games-esque competition for the keys of Hell". Loved seeing more of The Endless and Nada, some of the most important people in Morpheus' life. I don't understand fully how the story of Charles Rowland ties into the events, but it creeped me out.
What can I say ? As awesome as comic books are. Also , Whoever came up as James McAvoy was a genius . A good medium to review the story before I move to the next Act in comic books .
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
One of the best stories in the collection. As with the first volume, I like Gaiman's reinterpretation of Paradise Lost. The art has come a long ways from Preludes and Nocturnes (which I really like storywise), though Lucifer's character design was a little weird and inconsistent. I think someone told me that he was supposed to be based on David Bowie and this Lucifer is...definitely not. It's a picky thing but there it is. Nice to see Delirium finally introduced.
Best one so far. A perfect blend of everything that makes the Sandman series great. The atmosphere felt like autumn, shadows and mist (which is what I'll say POETIC). The elements of storytelling, horror and heartwarming moments are balanced well. And there's the sense something big is going to happen soon...
The writing is lyrical as always, and I absolutely love the introduction of the Endless family. Meeting the new characters is a bonus, and it's so nice seeing Death and Dream together (hoho Dream got told off! I'll never tire of it). The story is a coherent arc, from the family meeting to Dream journeying to Hell for a past lover, getting a great surprise (I won't elaborate) and set off a chain of events, which are really interesting to read through.
The characters showcase Gaiman's ability to weave stories together, just as in the story Morpheus is the Dream-weaver. It's amazing how he involve mythology and his own crafted stories. From Norse (I've only just remember he wrote [b:Norse Mythology|37903770|Norse Mythology|Neil Gaiman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1516128292l/37903770._SX50_.jpg|51396954]) to Egyptian, the characters play a part. Lucifer, Thor, Loki and Odin, Bast and representatives for Titania the fairy queen... The wonderful thing is that it only felt natural all of them are on the same page, that they all seem to belong in this story and not felt crammed in.
But I'd like to ask who's Charles Rowland and what's he doing there?
Also, the art style is definitely growing on me. Every so often I find myself lingering before scrolling down. Especially if it's a full page shot like the sunset with 2 back-lit silhouettes. Or a city's reflection on the river below at night. Or an intricate bouquet of roses, somehow both gritty and elegant. Or the school room dining hall with light spilling on the tables, highlighting the 3 lone figures on the edge.
Or simply, the mist-shrouded landscape of Destiny's garden.
PS is it coincidence they all start with D? Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair, Delirium.
I just saw a review, and suddenly I knew why the title feels familiar. 'Seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness!' from Keats' Ode to Autumn which I studied and loved back in my Eng Lit days :D
The writing is lyrical as always, and I absolutely love the introduction of the Endless family. Meeting the new characters is a bonus, and it's so nice seeing Death and Dream together (hoho Dream got told off! I'll never tire of it). The story is a coherent arc, from the family meeting to Dream journeying to Hell for a past lover, getting a great surprise (I won't elaborate) and set off a chain of events, which are really interesting to read through.
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It felt incongruous to see Dream holding a baby isn't it? lolThe characters showcase Gaiman's ability to weave stories together, just as in the story Morpheus is the Dream-weaver. It's amazing how he involve mythology and his own crafted stories. From Norse (I've only just remember he wrote [b:Norse Mythology|37903770|Norse Mythology|Neil Gaiman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1516128292l/37903770._SX50_.jpg|51396954]) to Egyptian, the characters play a part. Lucifer, Thor, Loki and Odin, Bast and representatives for Titania the fairy queen... The wonderful thing is that it only felt natural all of them are on the same page, that they all seem to belong in this story and not felt crammed in.
But I'd like to ask who's Charles Rowland and what's he doing there?
Also, the art style is definitely growing on me. Every so often I find myself lingering before scrolling down. Especially if it's a full page shot like the sunset with 2 back-lit silhouettes. Or a city's reflection on the river below at night. Or an intricate bouquet of roses, somehow both gritty and elegant. Or the school room dining hall with light spilling on the tables, highlighting the 3 lone figures on the edge.
Or simply, the mist-shrouded landscape of Destiny's garden.
PS is it coincidence they all start with D? Destiny, Death, Dream, Desire, Despair, Delirium.
I just saw a review, and suddenly I knew why the title feels familiar. 'Seasons of mists and mellow fruitfulness!' from Keats' Ode to Autumn which I studied and loved back in my Eng Lit days :D
I don't know if I will ever get used to the way Gainan writes Sandman. Every volume I read I feel distant, confused, like I can hear something happening in the other room but the door is locked. I know it always comes around part ways and the pay off is there, but sometimes it doesn't feel like enough. This one, I don't know if it was enough. Maybe I need to just give myself over to the fever dream of a series. I think I will keep with Sandman, but this was just okay for me.
The gathering of the Endless siblings at the beginning at this volume, episode 0, is quite compelling.
The main overarching plot of Morpheus inheriting the emptied Hell is entertaining mostly for its introduction of a host of new characters. These new characters, assorted gods of old & cultural archetypes etc., attend a gathering at the Dreamweaver’s castle in the center of the Dreaming, where he decides who among them will take possession of Hell.
The main overarching plot of Morpheus inheriting the emptied Hell is entertaining mostly for its introduction of a host of new characters. These new characters, assorted gods of old & cultural archetypes etc., attend a gathering at the Dreamweaver’s castle in the center of the Dreaming, where he decides who among them will take possession of Hell.