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4.63 AVERAGE
4.63 AVERAGE
One of my all time favorite books. The Absolute editions are a bit bulky to read, but the re-done colors are totally worth it, and I ADORE the leather-bound covers and how heavy they are. It's like holding the world in your hands, in a way.
adventurous
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Volume Three of The Absolute Sandman is the series returning to top form.
The first volume felt wondrous, epic, and heartfelt. The second for me wasn’t as consistent as the first, and lacked the punch I expected. However, all is back as it should be with the third.
It starts with a fantastic arc that brings together Death and Delirium in a poignant and satisfying way. Following on from this, we get a few single-issue shorts, including the standout Ramadan. The issue has a visual style miles apart from anything else in the series, but fits in perfectly in tone and style, making it exactly the right change of pace needed at that point.
We then move on to another arc, made up of smaller stories that build to a whole, and this too is satisfying and consistently entertaining.
Overall, this is a volume full of purely original and thoughtful stories.
5 stars
The first volume felt wondrous, epic, and heartfelt. The second for me wasn’t as consistent as the first, and lacked the punch I expected. However, all is back as it should be with the third.
It starts with a fantastic arc that brings together Death and Delirium in a poignant and satisfying way. Following on from this, we get a few single-issue shorts, including the standout Ramadan. The issue has a visual style miles apart from anything else in the series, but fits in perfectly in tone and style, making it exactly the right change of pace needed at that point.
We then move on to another arc, made up of smaller stories that build to a whole, and this too is satisfying and consistently entertaining.
Overall, this is a volume full of purely original and thoughtful stories.
5 stars
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
All of it, stuffed with brilliance, but I particularly enjoyed the ‘Ramadan’ section as well as the ‘How They Met Themselves’ story. These graphic novels are chock full of interesting tidbits, history, mythology, and the like...it’s almost like having a miscellaneous encyclopedia with fantastic art. I love it.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Ramadan's artwork was fantastic, but the storytelling in the World's End arc was what sealed the deal.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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