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macklin's review
4.0
This is a stunning graphic novel. The art is just unreal! I loved returning to the Sandman Universe. I did feel like the stories were too short and so the development felt simple or rushed but I still had a wonderful reading experience.
thoroughlymodernreviewer's review
4.0
Overall, this is a really sweet story. Far less about the Dreaming (or most of its residents) than the previous iteration of “The Dreaming” was. But there are some delightfully wild ideas here - multiple Shakespeares, a nightmare falling in love with a human, and a witch being hunted by Puck himself. The results aren’t always as spectacular as the premises, and (as is often the case in all “Sandman”- related stories) some storylines aren’t explored as in-depth as you’d like them to be and the conclusion feels a bit rushed. But on the whole, a very worth addition to the Sandman Universe. Packed with creative ideas, gorgeous artwork, and giant heapings of heart. It’s well worth a read.
philippmk's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Though I admittedly liked the first arc of this book better than the second, Wilson managed to absolutely enchant me all the way through. The art by both Robles and Rodriguez was absloutely stunning and fit the tone of The Dreaming perfectly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Deadnaming and Sexual content
inferiorwit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kaumlaut's review
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.5
lyrafay12's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
redheadbeans's review
5.0
An absolutely amazing story that kind of proves that the biggest thing wrong with "Sandman" was Neil Gaiman at the helm (along with the main artists), because damn, this was really good, and beautiful. G. Willow Wilson kicks it out the park with an amazing cast and great writing, while Nick Robles' art is simply gorgeous (I spent a lot of time just staring at individual panels to admire his work, it's beautiful). I haven't had this much fun with something "Sandman"-related since reading "The Wake", and this was far more enjoyable than that. Quite honestly, the best of all the "Sandman" stories I've read. Funny, sweet, joyous, sad, with a lot of beautifully drawn characters (and some hot guys, too), wonderfully queer, and lacking the sexism that pervaded much of the original series.
The worst I can say about it is that I didn't really like Javier Rodriguez's art, but it were still better than most of volumes 1-9 of the original "Sandman" series, the manga, or most of "Overture", so it's okay.
Overall, loved it. A lot of familiar faces came back, and the new ones are really fun. Great story.
The worst I can say about it is that I didn't really like Javier Rodriguez's art, but it were still better than most of volumes 1-9 of the original "Sandman" series, the manga, or most of "Overture", so it's okay.
Overall, loved it. A lot of familiar faces came back, and the new ones are really fun. Great story.
phil_caron's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
holybranches's review
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.5
The book I chose to read to celebrate San Jorge! 🌹
Okay, let's see. I really really loved that. "The bard and the bard" had me completely enthralled, I loved every second of it and it was a direct 5-star for me, I adored it. I didn't love the interlude, the change of style was a bit jarring although I was mostly worried that Nick Robles wasn't going to do any more episodes, but luckily he did! Although with some parts illustrated by M. K. Perker, which I really didn't like, I must admit (if Rodriguez's interlude had already brought me out, Perker's past sequences... buf, I don't want to be mean but they really made it hard for me to keep reading just because of how little I liked the artstyle). In any case: I loved the story, especially loved the characters, (they're diverse they have cool designs they're loveable they have depth, they're great). It should have handled better the deadname thing, definitely, I think every trans person on sight could see what the outcome of that encounter should have been, but I still thought the representation was great and warmed my heart ! My only other qualm with this story is that the ending lost me: I know there are parts about Dream and Heather's family and such that appear in other comics but, still, it did feel a bit rushed, specially in Ruin's arc. It should have explored it more slowly, and I would have also appreciated knowing more from the "dream boy". I wish this had an epilogue or a continuation of any kind, I'm a bit sad I didn't love the ending as much as I was shaping up to (this really was a 5-star graphic novel for me! I just wish it had wrapped up in a more satisfactory way...)
In any case, I would still recommend it greatly, specially the first part. Lindy and Ruin as main characters really worked for me, Lindy was a really grounding and relatable character for me, and I loved the Shakespearian thematic all throughout. Nick Robles' artstyle is beautiful, whimsical when it needs to, leaning on horror when it needs to, and in general stunning to see, I hope to read more from him in the future!
Okay, let's see. I really really loved that. "The bard and the bard" had me completely enthralled, I loved every second of it and it was a direct 5-star for me, I adored it. I didn't love the interlude, the change of style was a bit jarring although I was mostly worried that Nick Robles wasn't going to do any more episodes, but luckily he did! Although with some parts illustrated by M. K. Perker, which I really didn't like, I must admit (if Rodriguez's interlude had already brought me out, Perker's past sequences... buf, I don't want to be mean but they really made it hard for me to keep reading just because of how little I liked the artstyle). In any case: I loved the story, especially loved the characters, (they're diverse they have cool designs they're loveable they have depth, they're great). It should have handled better the deadname thing, definitely, I think every trans person on sight could see what the outcome of that encounter should have been, but I still thought the representation was great and warmed my heart ! My only other qualm with this story is that the ending lost me: I know there are parts about Dream and Heather's family and such that appear in other comics but, still, it did feel a bit rushed, specially in Ruin's arc. It should have explored it more slowly, and I would have also appreciated knowing more from the "dream boy". I wish this had an epilogue or a continuation of any kind, I'm a bit sad I didn't love the ending as much as I was shaping up to (this really was a 5-star graphic novel for me! I just wish it had wrapped up in a more satisfactory way...)
In any case, I would still recommend it greatly, specially the first part. Lindy and Ruin as main characters really worked for me, Lindy was a really grounding and relatable character for me, and I loved the Shakespearian thematic all throughout. Nick Robles' artstyle is beautiful, whimsical when it needs to, leaning on horror when it needs to, and in general stunning to see, I hope to read more from him in the future!