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cwebb's review against another edition
4.0
Seven Endless - Seven Stories. Beautifully done, very fitting to the characters, though somewhat lost in comparison to the big whole of The Sandman.
misskitty14's review
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a mixed bag for me.
Despite being far shorter and containing no real plot, I loved Destiny's chapter and I really wish he was explored in the Sandman series more. The stories in Death and Desire's chapters were intriguing and thought-provoking. I liked that they had clear arcs and messages. And Dream's story added some more background to his character while being a creative setting. I wish Destruction had something more fleshed out. He always seems to get sidelined in the Sandman universe and Endless Nights was no exception.
Unfortunately, I found Despair and Delirium's chapters far too abstract/surreal/experimental. After the first few "portraits" of Despair, it just dragged a bit, plus I was not a fan of the art.
As for Delirium, it was so difficult to follow along and I still don't know exactly how it all ended. Reflecting back on the entire series, she was always better as a side character with someone else to work off.
In the end, Despair and Delirium (and Destruction's lackluster chapter) really brought down my rating for Endless Nights.
Despite being far shorter and containing no real plot, I loved Destiny's chapter and I really wish he was explored in the Sandman series more. The stories in Death and Desire's chapters were intriguing and thought-provoking. I liked that they had clear arcs and messages. And Dream's story added some more background to his character while being a creative setting. I wish Destruction had something more fleshed out. He always seems to get sidelined in the Sandman universe and Endless Nights was no exception.
Unfortunately, I found Despair and Delirium's chapters far too abstract/surreal/experimental. After the first few "portraits" of Despair, it just dragged a bit, plus I was not a fan of the art.
As for Delirium, it was so difficult to follow along and I still don't know exactly how it all ended. Reflecting back on the entire series, she was always better as a side character with someone else to work off.
In the end, Despair and Delirium (and Destruction's lackluster chapter) really brought down my rating for Endless Nights.
alexibarra's review
5.0
A beautiful addendum for those of us who aren't ready to leave the Sandman. The chapters here included are not crucial for the main story that develops from vol 1 to 10, but instead offer a delightful insight into the Endless, their responsibilities and how they influence our lives. Just like a each one of them portray a different force from their very own particular personalities, so the narrative and the art (cleverly assigned to a different artist for every chapter/Endless) vary greatly from chapter to chapter: one might be more straightforward -but no less interesting-, others might prove to be a challenge to understand and follow through the end. This affinity to some parts of the book over others undoubtedly have to do with the moment in the life of the reader, and for this reason I very much look forward to re-reading it in a couple of years from now. Maybe this could be considered a book of reference, to self-check one's own state of mind every now and then.
Wonderful experience, certainly one to keep close by.
Wonderful experience, certainly one to keep close by.
wiroju's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
theamyleblanc's review
4.0
I was very happy to read some stories about Dream's family members! And I like that each story was done with a different artist. It helped to shape their character and personality as much as Neil's words did. It was a fitting end to a fantastic series.
I would recommend each and every volume in this work.
I would recommend each and every volume in this work.
vonhippo's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Suicide and Sexual content
emilyfrizz's review
4.0
My first experience of 'The Sandman' comics, and it was really cool to see how these characters and stories came together. The different art styles absolutely made this comic even more special - a true masterclass in how visuals aid and work together with words in comic books and graphic novels.
schwarmgiven's review
4.0
So. Damn. Good!
This is basically the foundation for my religion.
I am spending 2018 focused almost entirely on despair.
completely worth reading in every single possible way.
This is basically the foundation for my religion.
I am spending 2018 focused almost entirely on despair.
completely worth reading in every single possible way.
balletbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous short story collection (graphic-novel style). Very glad Despair's chapter only had 15 portraits because they were so sad.