nkives's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not the biggest fan of the single issue stories that get collected randomly. This one has about 7 issues that are similar, but have no real connection to each other. In saying that, there are still some very good stories in this one like Orpheus and Emperor Norton "The Emperor of the United States".
ruben_franz's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer:
read in german translation (Gerlinde Althoff), reviewer is not a native speaker
Some of my favorite Sandman stories so far are found in this volume. I also like the parts of the Sandman cycle that have a continuous story, but it's just great that there are these varied volumes in between and you don't really notice a difference in quality. Fables and Reflections is further proof that the medium doesn't matter for the depth of content and variance in expression. Recommendation for everyone. No matter what else you read, no matter what else you watch.
read in german translation (Gerlinde Althoff), reviewer is not a native speaker
Some of my favorite Sandman stories so far are found in this volume. I also like the parts of the Sandman cycle that have a continuous story, but it's just great that there are these varied volumes in between and you don't really notice a difference in quality. Fables and Reflections is further proof that the medium doesn't matter for the depth of content and variance in expression. Recommendation for everyone. No matter what else you read, no matter what else you watch.
davidcuen's review against another edition
4.0
A great way to insert the lord of dreams into fables and folklore throughout the ages. Ramadan and the Hunt were my favourites
dammitjennit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
relaxing
fast-paced
- 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? No
4.0
It seems at long last even this has lost the way it ignited joy and wistfulness in me. Thanks depression, for finally even taking this magic away.
drew1013's review against another edition
3.0
Other than one story here relates directly to the Endless, this trade is made up self-contained stories that feature Dream as only one part. Because of that, I have trouble staying engaged with the book.
I don’t remember this many self-contained stories from the last time I read through the series, but that may just be because I was rushing through them to get back to the ones about Dream and the Endless.
I don’t remember this many self-contained stories from the last time I read through the series, but that may just be because I was rushing through them to get back to the ones about Dream and the Endless.
cherxlle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
newsteadlibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.5
x24gee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0