Reviews

The Sandman Vol. 4: Season of Mists by Neil Gaiman

sonjahammer's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

chknwng205's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

erine's review

4.0

After a meeting with his siblings, Death feels badly about condemning a former lover to Hell where she has been tortured for 10,000 years. After making arrangements to speak to Lucifer in order to get Nada released, Dream arrives in Hell only to be handed the keys by Lucifer himself. As the reader I felt a bit wrong-footed and suspicious, and one can only imagine that Morpheus feels the same.

This part is fun, because once Dream is handed the keys, he finds out just how many other beings are interested in his new real estate. We meet the Asgardians, some Fey, various other gods and myths and forces, all scheming and bargaining for their piece of the kingdom of Hell.

The ending is a bit anti-climactic, but the journey is entertaining.

dmaurath's review

4.0

I liked that this volume was one cohesive story, similar to the first volume but with a better story.

ceciliesarchive's review

5.0

Incredibly interesting premise. I expect nothing less of Neil Gaiman.

ceciliemygind's review against another edition

5.0

Incredibly interesting premise. I expect nothing less of Neil Gaiman. 

jasbeingjas's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a fun installment in the Sandman series. I skipped most of the introduction though. It was super pretentious and full of itself and it made me want to put down the whole series. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Torture

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, and Rape

kj_bewick's review

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

brightwatcher's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

felifirefly's review

3.0

3.5 stars