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4.51 AVERAGE
4.51 AVERAGE
This series just picks up pace constantly; I've like-loved it all along, but I think I've reached the full-on passionate evangelistic stage. This volume was just so good. It's brilliant to get background on the Endless; to see Destruction, who has so often been mentioned in that way that all wayward family members are mentioned; to see Dream and Delirium together; and just oh god, the family feels. This is a good, good volume.
The story in this installment again had a large plot arc. This time it is the hunt for the missing family member of the Endless, Destruction. The tight narrative is interesting, and I really enjoy the character of Destruction (who is more just an embodiment of change and transition) and how he's a fairly gentle and thoughtful character. Dream is accompanied by Delirium, who can get a bit tedious, but it makes sense for the narrative.
Book 7 in this series. For being a book focused on delirium and dream, it was surprisingly clear. Still a very good story with great drawings.
"If this isn't literature, nothing is."
That is so true. I mean, there is character growth and an epic search party for the lost brother of the endless. We heard a lot about him and him being "missing", but in this volume we get the full story. We delve deeper into the Endless, as individuals and concepts. Dream is accompanied by Delirium, instead of Death as usual, and her presence brings out another side of Dream.
just epic storytelling. also the Bast chapter was my fav. (for obvious reasons.)
That is so true. I mean, there is character growth and an epic search party for the lost brother of the endless. We heard a lot about him and him being "missing", but in this volume we get the full story. We delve deeper into the Endless, as individuals and concepts. Dream is accompanied by Delirium, instead of Death as usual, and her presence brings out another side of Dream.
just epic storytelling. also the Bast chapter was my fav. (for obvious reasons.)
In this book, we are fully back with the Endless family. Delirium wishes to see her brother Destruction who walked away from the family 300 years ago. After failing to persuade Desire and Despair to go with her, he manages to convince Dream to come with her. They start with his last named contacts, but as they visit them, these people are either killed or run away and hide. After Dream talks to one of Destruction’s former lovers, Ishtar, she performs her final furious dance at the strip club where she works. It is destroyed, and she dies too. Dream realises that as they seek Destruction, they are leaving a trail of death and destruction behind them, and decides to cease searching. Delirium withdraws into her realm, shocked and angry that they have given up. After seeing the goddess Bast, Dream is told by Death that they must continue. After visiting Destiny they are directed to Orpheus, Dream’s son, who knows the whereabouts of Destruction.
With this new information they find him and his dog in a small cabin, painting and writing. During dinner he admits that he had put safeguards in place should anyone try and locate him, and reveals why he had abandoned his realm. He decides to put himself beyond the reach of all, by disappearing into space. Dream returns to Orpheus, and as a way of thanks, permits him finally to die.
Whilst it is not as bleaks as some of the earlier books, Gaiman has taken these stories as a way of introducing us to the wider family of Dream, and the various power plays between the siblings and their strange roles that they have. Great illustrations make this such a good series to read.
With this new information they find him and his dog in a small cabin, painting and writing. During dinner he admits that he had put safeguards in place should anyone try and locate him, and reveals why he had abandoned his realm. He decides to put himself beyond the reach of all, by disappearing into space. Dream returns to Orpheus, and as a way of thanks, permits him finally to die.
Whilst it is not as bleaks as some of the earlier books, Gaiman has taken these stories as a way of introducing us to the wider family of Dream, and the various power plays between the siblings and their strange roles that they have. Great illustrations make this such a good series to read.
Probably my least favorite. Felt too long. That’s the first time I’ve felt this way about a sandman story
More overarching story, this time concerning the Endless brother, Destruction, he who abdicated his realm for quiet days making art and joking with his canine companion, Barnabas.
On a whim (what else would drive Delirium?), the youngest Endless sister recruits our brooding hero, Morpheus, to accompany her on a search for the estranged Destruction. So we get to know the quirky Delirium, so different from her sober siblings.
Dream’s character is illuminated further, revealing a self-centered sad sack moping about a recent breakup.
We meet some new characters briefly before the eldest Endless sister does, and we reconnect with a family member estranged and forsworn longer than even Destruction, who becomes himself the true end of the quest.
On a whim (what else would drive Delirium?), the youngest Endless sister recruits our brooding hero, Morpheus, to accompany her on a search for the estranged Destruction. So we get to know the quirky Delirium, so different from her sober siblings.
Dream’s character is illuminated further, revealing a self-centered sad sack moping about a recent breakup.
We meet some new characters briefly before the eldest Endless sister does, and we reconnect with a family member estranged and forsworn longer than even Destruction, who becomes himself the true end of the quest.
We're at the functional Act III, Scene III of Sandman, where the climactic, irrevocable action occurs from all of the prior build up and everything from here will follow course from that. Looked at that way the nature of Gaiman's work on the series, especially given the time it was written, is just staggering. There's nothing i can say that won't be spoilers or incomprehensible, but it's all but perfect.
This is likely the prettiest of the Sandman books so far, with Jill Thompson's pencils knocking it out of the park and Delirium's bright color palate putting it contrast to the prior books.
This is likely the prettiest of the Sandman books so far, with Jill Thompson's pencils knocking it out of the park and Delirium's bright color palate putting it contrast to the prior books.
Rereading this series is almost as delightful as the first time. This book in particular was one of my favorite story arcs, particularly because I adored Delirium. Now that I'm older, I see more of the sadness to her character, and I especially appreciate the not-too-pat ending.
This 7th chapter of the story of Sandman showcases ideas that help wrestle with the troubles of mortality and endings. Great character study of the Endless and great art for the volume.