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sterlingprimerius's review against another edition
4.0
A long time ago I borrowed this volume from a friend and absolutely loved it. Now I'm finally coming back to this, and I still love it. I am still sad over the fact I couldn't make it through American Gods, but thanks to The Sandman, I can still get my dose of Gaiman. I should dive into the next volumes soon.
The artwork, though great, might feel somewhat outdated to someone reading this in 2020 or later, but the writing is excellent.
The artwork, though great, might feel somewhat outdated to someone reading this in 2020 or later, but the writing is excellent.
juliereading's review against another edition
5.0
Where has this graphic novel series been all my life? This first volume swings from most horrific to incredibly beautiful, remaining fantastically complex and imaginative throughout - true Neil Gaiman work and perfectly illustrated to boot. I was worried I'd have trouble adjusting to Gaiman in a graphic novel, since my standard fare is black and white words on pages... but I am hooked certainly on this series, if not the medium as a whole.
crystalstarrlight's review against another edition
3.0
Bullet Review:
Neil Gaiman is a master storyteller. I like to think of him as the modern fairytale creator. He is adept at creating unique stories that just blow the mind.
This graphic novel is no different, though as early Gaiman works go, it could be seen as "rougher". Make no mistake, it is for MATURE audiences. Rape, brutal murders, drugs - these are just a taste. It can be a bit much, particularly if you aren't expecting it. The art is raw and gritty, perfect for this type of comic, though not my particular favorite.
I mostly enjoyed myself. The first issue was hard to get through - confusing and lots of bouncing around different viewpoints. Once Dream established himself as the MC, things got better.
This collection does nicely tie up loose ends, while keeping things open for new adventures and stories. I will probably be checking out the rest of the series from the library instead of buying them all and be kind to my poor pocketbook.
UPDATE: Okay, so this was nice and all, but I honestly think I was being way too gentle on this because of Gaiman. Gaiman is a master creator and while this isn't bad, I can't believe I'd rate it 4 stars. I haven't gone back to this world and honestly have almost zero desire to do so.
Also, the art was completely unappealing, even as all the fans were leaping and jumping like they were in a revival over how "amazing" this is. I just. Don't. Get. It.
So I'm bumping this to 3 stars.
Neil Gaiman is a master storyteller. I like to think of him as the modern fairytale creator. He is adept at creating unique stories that just blow the mind.
This graphic novel is no different, though as early Gaiman works go, it could be seen as "rougher". Make no mistake, it is for MATURE audiences. Rape, brutal murders, drugs - these are just a taste. It can be a bit much, particularly if you aren't expecting it. The art is raw and gritty, perfect for this type of comic, though not my particular favorite.
I mostly enjoyed myself. The first issue was hard to get through - confusing and lots of bouncing around different viewpoints. Once Dream established himself as the MC, things got better.
This collection does nicely tie up loose ends, while keeping things open for new adventures and stories. I will probably be checking out the rest of the series from the library instead of buying them all and be kind to my poor pocketbook.
UPDATE: Okay, so this was nice and all, but I honestly think I was being way too gentle on this because of Gaiman. Gaiman is a master creator and while this isn't bad, I can't believe I'd rate it 4 stars. I haven't gone back to this world and honestly have almost zero desire to do so.
Also, the art was completely unappealing, even as all the fans were leaping and jumping like they were in a revival over how "amazing" this is. I just. Don't. Get. It.
So I'm bumping this to 3 stars.
bunnysoup's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
parallel_parker's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
4.0
Deep, chilling, and thought provoking
lazwright's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
currentlyrhiding's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
2.0
padmawhitehallow's review against another edition
2.0
Rating: 4/10
It's not that it disgusted me, it just wasn't something for my taste. Probably I'd loved it if it where written in prose rather than as a graphic novel. Character's design weren't so much of my taste although I loved that the main character would be seen different by some cultures (like the Martian and one that seemed African), and that was all. So... for me it was OK.
It's not that it disgusted me, it just wasn't something for my taste. Probably I'd loved it if it where written in prose rather than as a graphic novel. Character's design weren't so much of my taste although I loved that the main character would be seen different by some cultures (like the Martian and one that seemed African), and that was all. So... for me it was OK.
tenthrow's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.0
I had read these as a full production audio book and very much enjoyed it. Seeing it now in its original format is interesting in a different way. I can’t say that I love the art style but the story is great and I enjoyed seeing as originally envisioned. I would actually love to see this book drawn in a different style as well. Totally recommend it for people who are fans of graphic novels.