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4.55 AVERAGE
4.55 AVERAGE
Sandman è bello esattamente come me lo ricordavo. Avevo già letto i capitoli di questo primo tomo in volumetti, ma sono felice di aver comprato (dopo aver venduto un rene, s'intende) questa ultimate edition (rilegata in pelle, probabilmente umana): è meravigliosa la sensazione di pienezza che ti dà (non solo perché pesa un accidente!) ed anche la lunga intervista finale a Gaiman, interessante e ironica, regala una visione più ampia su tutta l'opera...non vedo l'ora di leggere il secondo!
En este volumen encontramos 16 números de Sandman, unos mejores que otros, pero todos con el inconfundible estilo de Neil Gaiman.
Considering that I'm a big comic nerd, it really took me a long time to finally begin reading Sandman. I'm a huge fan of Neil Gaiman and graphic novels, so I sprung for the Absolute editions and I'm glad.
Absolute Sandman Vol. 1 covers the first three trades in the Sandman series: Preludes and Nocturnes, The Doll's House, and Dream Country. I thoroughly enjoyed Preludes and Nocturnes, it is a great introduction to the Sandman himself. I liked the simple story of the first trade: the Sandman must collect the things that were stolen from him and escape his captors. It had a great horror comic feel to it and I appreciated the cameos by other DC characters.
Perhaps it was the straightforward approach of Preludes and Nocturnes that led to my surprise about the next trade: The Doll's House. Already, the series takes a turn and Gaiman uses a less linear approach to develop Morpheus' character. In Issue 8, the Sandman himself says he has no purpose now that he's retrieved his stolen possessions and escaped his captors. I agree, let's give him a purpose and move some story along. Despite this change of pace, I enjoyed the subtle continuation of story and Gaiman's effort to illustrate the Sandman in other cultures.
Dream Country consisted of four seemingly unrelated vignettes. I appreciate Gaiman's world- and character-building issues, but Dream and Death are such likable characters, I just want to see more of them. The award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" issue didn't really do it for me, either. Maybe I would have appreciated it more if I'd read the original more recently.
Either way, my interest is piqued. On to the next.
Absolute Sandman Vol. 1 covers the first three trades in the Sandman series: Preludes and Nocturnes, The Doll's House, and Dream Country. I thoroughly enjoyed Preludes and Nocturnes, it is a great introduction to the Sandman himself. I liked the simple story of the first trade: the Sandman must collect the things that were stolen from him and escape his captors. It had a great horror comic feel to it and I appreciated the cameos by other DC characters.
Perhaps it was the straightforward approach of Preludes and Nocturnes that led to my surprise about the next trade: The Doll's House. Already, the series takes a turn and Gaiman uses a less linear approach to develop Morpheus' character. In Issue 8, the Sandman himself says he has no purpose now that he's retrieved his stolen possessions and escaped his captors. I agree, let's give him a purpose and move some story along. Despite this change of pace, I enjoyed the subtle continuation of story and Gaiman's effort to illustrate the Sandman in other cultures.
Dream Country consisted of four seemingly unrelated vignettes. I appreciate Gaiman's world- and character-building issues, but Dream and Death are such likable characters, I just want to see more of them. The award-winning "A Midsummer Night's Dream" issue didn't really do it for me, either. Maybe I would have appreciated it more if I'd read the original more recently.
Either way, my interest is piqued. On to the next.
Of everything I've ever read, this presented by far the best understanding of people, in specific and in general; Neil Gaiman must be an Endless himself to have such an understanding.
I am starting to really love Neil Gaiman. Sandman was smart, funny, and really creative- all words that describe the writer himself. He treats his readers like they are intelligent which is not something all authors do.
My favorite chapters were "Dream a Little Dream of Me", "Tales in the Sand" and "Men of Good Fortune". "24 Hours" was horrible in the sense that it was scary and cruel, but it was also well written since it gave me such strong emotions. I also liked his twist on "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This would make a great miniseries with the right people working on it.
"What power would Hell have if those imprisoned were not able to dream of Heaven?"
My favorite chapters were "Dream a Little Dream of Me", "Tales in the Sand" and "Men of Good Fortune". "24 Hours" was horrible in the sense that it was scary and cruel, but it was also well written since it gave me such strong emotions. I also liked his twist on "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This would make a great miniseries with the right people working on it.
"What power would Hell have if those imprisoned were not able to dream of Heaven?"
I really really loved this! AND I NOW UNDERSTAND WHY THIS IS HIGH UP ON THOSE "GRAPHIC NOVELS YOU HAVE TO READ BEFORE YOU DIE" LISTS. Cause this was ahhh so good
Morpheus’ story is one of a kind. I will admit this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and some parts were a bit unsettling for me, but the majority of this story was really incredible. I highly recommend getting out of your comfort zone for this read.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's hard to say anything of this book. I got this edition for Christmas from my sister - I've never intended to read it. I'm not a big fan of Gaiman, not that he is bad or anything, I just don't click with his books. I saw the tv show, and I liked that, but it was not my intention to read the comic book.
Yet here I am.
The main factor for me not wanting to read this is because I had the opportunity a few years ago to check this comic out - and I didn't like the art style at all. I know, how shallow of me! I love comics and mangas, but if the art style is not for my taste, that's enough of a reason for me to ditch it.
I'm glad I got this book for Christmas, and I'm especially glad that I knew the story thanks to the tv show otherwise I don't think I would have started this on my own.
I have to say it: the art is pretty sh*t in the first few chapters, but luckily it got better, and I even got used to it. I even try to reach as far as saying it suits the story. It's weird, it's making me think something else is underlying, and it makes me tense. I guess that alone is a great achievement from a fiction.
The story is great too. It has a nice arch to it, and the fact that it was published in the 80's says something. Gaiman cleverly presents a different kind of view of the world, his characters are hard to identify as in gender, so I have to assume that he was way ahead of his era. Though sometimes I felt in those vibrant colors the 80's punk attitude, but it could be just me seeing things.
Anyway, this edition is huge! I mean HUGE! It contains 20 chapters, which is a little bit more than 2 volumes I think, and I have to admit it was literally hard to pick this book up. The ending was... meh for me, I didn't really care about it, and I think it's fair to say that if you don't want to continue, you can just end it here. I missed a cliffhanger or just some plot twist, yet I know there are unfinished character arcs that I might want to know about them - for example when Morpheus told Lyta Hall that he will be back for her children. What was that about?
So I'm interested in the series, but I don't know when will I pick up the next book. Until than, if the second season of the tv show air, I'll definitely watch it.
Yet here I am.
The main factor for me not wanting to read this is because I had the opportunity a few years ago to check this comic out - and I didn't like the art style at all. I know, how shallow of me! I love comics and mangas, but if the art style is not for my taste, that's enough of a reason for me to ditch it.
I'm glad I got this book for Christmas, and I'm especially glad that I knew the story thanks to the tv show otherwise I don't think I would have started this on my own.
I have to say it: the art is pretty sh*t in the first few chapters, but luckily it got better, and I even got used to it. I even try to reach as far as saying it suits the story. It's weird, it's making me think something else is underlying, and it makes me tense. I guess that alone is a great achievement from a fiction.
The story is great too. It has a nice arch to it, and the fact that it was published in the 80's says something. Gaiman cleverly presents a different kind of view of the world, his characters are hard to identify as in gender, so I have to assume that he was way ahead of his era. Though sometimes I felt in those vibrant colors the 80's punk attitude, but it could be just me seeing things.
Anyway, this edition is huge! I mean HUGE! It contains 20 chapters, which is a little bit more than 2 volumes I think, and I have to admit it was literally hard to pick this book up. The ending was... meh for me, I didn't really care about it, and I think it's fair to say that if you don't want to continue, you can just end it here. I missed a cliffhanger or just some plot twist, yet I know there are unfinished character arcs that I might want to know about them - for example when Morpheus told Lyta Hall that he will be back for her children. What was that about?
So I'm interested in the series, but I don't know when will I pick up the next book. Until than, if the second season of the tv show air, I'll definitely watch it.
Lot of great stories all tied into the theme of dreams and stories. Starting around 1900, where Dream gets pulled onto Earth, with some short arcs and some more standalone tales, some set in current day and some in the past.