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4.61 AVERAGE
4.61 AVERAGE
I approached each book in this series as a treat to be savored. Fantastic. Enjoyed every moment.
Mythology - Literature - Graphics.
Deep & Brilliant.
I have to admit some of the later volumes were far beyond me. But Am sure I will come back to this once again before I leave.
Deep & Brilliant.
I have to admit some of the later volumes were far beyond me. But Am sure I will come back to this once again before I leave.
I think I burned myself out on Sandman near the end. It's one thing to get one or two volumes at the library. It's another to read the whole thing continuously.
But you practically have to read it beginning to end. There is so much inside. There are characters in volume one that don't become significant until the last book. You could easily forget who's who with everything that happens in-between. I'm not even talking about the literary references, the hidden meanings, the subtlety, the abstract thinking.
So it started to become drudgery after a while. Trudging through the swamp of such abstract thinking (as such is the stuff from which dreams are made). I myself am not a fan of the poetic, existential writing. I like concrete. I like stories where I can tell what's happening and don't have to think on artsy things. It's like the writing is engineered to have so many meanings that it means nothing. Sandman defies critical analysis.
I think Sandman is meant to be read like a comic book -- a little bit at a time. Slower than I read it. But I had to read it fast or I'd forget who everyone is.
But you practically have to read it beginning to end. There is so much inside. There are characters in volume one that don't become significant until the last book. You could easily forget who's who with everything that happens in-between. I'm not even talking about the literary references, the hidden meanings, the subtlety, the abstract thinking.
So it started to become drudgery after a while. Trudging through the swamp of such abstract thinking (as such is the stuff from which dreams are made). I myself am not a fan of the poetic, existential writing. I like concrete. I like stories where I can tell what's happening and don't have to think on artsy things. It's like the writing is engineered to have so many meanings that it means nothing. Sandman defies critical analysis.
I think Sandman is meant to be read like a comic book -- a little bit at a time. Slower than I read it. But I had to read it fast or I'd forget who everyone is.
Preludes & Nocturnes 5
The Doll's House 5
Dream County 4
Season of Mists 5
A Game of You 4
Fables & Reflections 4
Brief Lives 5
World's End 4
The Kindly Ones 5
The Wake 5
The Doll's House 5
Dream County 4
Season of Mists 5
A Game of You 4
Fables & Reflections 4
Brief Lives 5
World's End 4
The Kindly Ones 5
The Wake 5
Truly one of the greatest works of fiction ever. In comics & every other form. My third read through & it is still magic. The type of story that just takes you away each time.
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
relaxing
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:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I periodically re-read these which is a high compliment because I don't do that with almost any other book, graphic novel or otherwise. They never fail to be rewarding.
I should have written a review about this masterpiece long ago. Neil Gaiman does a magnificent job with this graphic novel, full of winks and tribute to other great works of art.
This is a trip, with a main story, but also many mini adventures on the side.
To all this I want to add a comment about the art, throughout the series more than two artists worked on the sandman. They were all great, its a visiual paradise to read this books.
This is a trip, with a main story, but also many mini adventures on the side.
To all this I want to add a comment about the art, throughout the series more than two artists worked on the sandman. They were all great, its a visiual paradise to read this books.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Sandman features some of the best story-telling I have ever read. The art is absolutely beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every issue...and even cried a little bit at the very end. If you like stories, daydreaming, mythology, etc - please give The Sandman a try.
This was the first Gaiman I've read, and I look forward to reading more of his work.
This was the first Gaiman I've read, and I look forward to reading more of his work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence