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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
It's meta story time with Neil Gaiman and it's delightful, even if it's mostly disconnected from Dream and the other Endless. In World's End, a man unintentionally drives into a "reality storm" and has a car accident. Lost in the snow he finds himself at an inn filled with strange and wonderful guests, including centaurs, fairies and more. To pass the time during the storm, each tells a story, and many are actually stories about being told stories themselves.
Gaiman went with this format as an excuse to work with some of his favourite comic book artists, and it pays off. The art for the stories showcases some impressive talents in different styles, but doesn't break you out of the overall universe.
Gaiman went with this format as an excuse to work with some of his favourite comic book artists, and it pays off. The art for the stories showcases some impressive talents in different styles, but doesn't break you out of the overall universe.
Like Fables and Reflections, this volume was essentially a collection of short stories, with common themes. And yet it also played a key role in the overall story arc of the series. Fantastic stuff.
I will say that this part of the series I had some different thoughts. It's different because the characters that are focused are not the Endless themselves or people to do with the endless (although they are brought up in the stories that are told at World's End Inn).
For the first half, I was doubting if I should continue this part of the series and skip on ahead. However, since I brought it I thought I should at least finish it.
Luckily it picked up by the second half, and I enjoyed the stories more.
Worlds End is continuing the tradition of Chaucer, by telling "real" tales in a cavern during a storm (instead of pilgrimage). As with many things by Neal some are wondrous, some are grotesque, but others offer a philosophical insight that I have come to love by this author.
So, I do give "World's End" a solid 4 stars. Some places a 2-3 (the beginning), but by the end a (4-5). I'm glad I changed my mind to read the whole thing.
As a side note, the 2011-2012 reprinted editions are excellent. The coloring is marvelous. :)
For the first half, I was doubting if I should continue this part of the series and skip on ahead. However, since I brought it I thought I should at least finish it.
Luckily it picked up by the second half, and I enjoyed the stories more.
Worlds End is continuing the tradition of Chaucer, by telling "real" tales in a cavern during a storm (instead of pilgrimage). As with many things by Neal some are wondrous, some are grotesque, but others offer a philosophical insight that I have come to love by this author.
So, I do give "World's End" a solid 4 stars. Some places a 2-3 (the beginning), but by the end a (4-5). I'm glad I changed my mind to read the whole thing.
As a side note, the 2011-2012 reprinted editions are excellent. The coloring is marvelous. :)
This is a volume of stories, and stories within stories. My favorite is the tale of a young citizen of Necropolis, who witnesses an air burial. It is grotesque, yet so honest and right. As more and more travelers gather at the Inn at World's End, they suddenly realize that something momentous is happening, and collectively witness a most unforgettable event.
Stephen King v předmluvě říká, že tohle je "rafinované vyprávění na úrovni Raymonda Carvera, Joyce Carol Oatesové nebo (a možná je tohle bližší pravdě) Johna Fowlese". Jo, když jsem poprvé četl povídku od Joyce Carol Oatesové ("Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?", samozřejmě, heh), měl jsem z toho trošku gaimanovský pocit. Když jsem poprvé četl Fowlese, gaimanovský pocit jsem z něj rozhodně neměl. Ale neřekl bych, že Gaiman vypráví na jejich úrovni. Spíš má svou úroveň, která je tak strašně specifická, že se nedá s nikým jiným moc srovnávat. Tenhle komiks je jenom jedním z dalších skvělých důkazů. A zároveň taky takové útočiště před bouří.
I am very late coming to Sandman, to my shame. But I am reading it now.
This is absolutely one of my favorite volumes in the saga. An interlude in the inn at Worlds' End, where we get more stories within stories within stories and Gaiman writing the way only Gaiman can, and yet it is clear that the events at the end of Vol. 7 are going to have Serious Consequences for Dream, the Dreaming, and the universe itself. This is very much the calm before the storm, and I really enjoyed it.
This is absolutely one of my favorite volumes in the saga. An interlude in the inn at Worlds' End, where we get more stories within stories within stories and Gaiman writing the way only Gaiman can, and yet it is clear that the events at the end of Vol. 7 are going to have Serious Consequences for Dream, the Dreaming, and the universe itself. This is very much the calm before the storm, and I really enjoyed it.
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
World’s end is my favourite sandman story so far. Wow.
Nice little collection of stories from various characters all set within the Sandman universe.
Okay. I’m going to tell you right off the bat: I’m a Neil Gaiman junkie. Anything he does is magic to me, and _The Sandman_ series is no exception.
A group of characters find themselves holed up together, weathering a “reality storm” that rages wherever, and whenever, each of our characters found themselves when the storm hit.
As many do, when weathering a storm, the characters decide to tell stories to the group. Very entertaining piece that doesn’t fully feature Dream, but _The Sandman_ style still shines.
A group of characters find themselves holed up together, weathering a “reality storm” that rages wherever, and whenever, each of our characters found themselves when the storm hit.
As many do, when weathering a storm, the characters decide to tell stories to the group. Very entertaining piece that doesn’t fully feature Dream, but _The Sandman_ style still shines.