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A review by lesty_gibbs
The Sandman Vol. 2: The Doll's House by Neil Gaiman
challenging
dark
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hob Gadling's storyline alone gives this a whole extra star, seriously one of my favourite stories ever.
Maybe it's because I read this at work, but I struggled to not compare this to the show. The characters aren't as fleshed out, and it makes some of the connections feel hollow (Rose and Jed had one interaction, 6 months after finding each other? Why?). I think it just boils down to different mediums, the art style really makes you feel like you're in a dream, a dream in a dream as it were, and that's not something I think can be captured on film. I think TV though gives it more time to flesh out the story.
I'm excited to keep going, because there currently no season 2 to compare the rest with.
Maybe it's because I read this at work, but I struggled to not compare this to the show. The characters aren't as fleshed out, and it makes some of the connections feel hollow (Rose and Jed had one interaction, 6 months after finding each other? Why?). I think it just boils down to different mediums, the art style really makes you feel like you're in a dream, a dream in a dream as it were, and that's not something I think can be captured on film. I think TV though gives it more time to flesh out the story.
I'm excited to keep going, because there currently no season 2 to compare the rest with.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Minor: Slavery