imaginaryturtle's review
4.0
Somehow I did not enjoy this as much as the first three volumes. I think, perhaps, I'm not a fan of endings... but now the million dollar question is: what's in volume five??
thatguitarist7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
goldfishp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-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
5.0
otherwyrld's review
5.0
And so it ends...
The Wake is possibly one of the single most moving pieces I have ever read in any format. I would defy anyone to read this without having a tear or two in their eyes.
Whilst there are more Sandman stories (as collected in the Absolute Sandman volume 5), this is the end of the main storyline, with the death of Morpheus and the arrival of his replacement, Dream of the Endless (formerly Daniel Hall).
It is hard to accurately judge the impact that these stories have had on the reading public, but they will undoubtedly have an enduring legacy. Along with Watchmen and a few other graphic novels, these stories serve to bring the comic book squarely not only into the world of adult reading, but also brings it into the realm of "Literature" for better or worse.
The Wake is possibly one of the single most moving pieces I have ever read in any format. I would defy anyone to read this without having a tear or two in their eyes.
Whilst there are more Sandman stories (as collected in the Absolute Sandman volume 5), this is the end of the main storyline, with the death of Morpheus and the arrival of his replacement, Dream of the Endless (formerly Daniel Hall).
It is hard to accurately judge the impact that these stories have had on the reading public, but they will undoubtedly have an enduring legacy. Along with Watchmen and a few other graphic novels, these stories serve to bring the comic book squarely not only into the world of adult reading, but also brings it into the realm of "Literature" for better or worse.
hooptron's review
5.0
I used to see Sandman comics around and I'd immediately become fixated on the covers. They were always so beautiful. Then I'd flip open the comic and discover that the inside looked nothing like the outside and I would put it right back down, never going any further. I can't even tell you how many times that happened.
Later, as I became a little more aware of how comics worked (insides never look like outsides) and as I read other stuff by Neil Gaiman, I'd think about reading the Sandman comics but rounding them up seemed impossible and tedious. The combination of the library and the release of the Absolute Sandman volumes really solved my problems. I flew through all four volumes and loved every minute of it. The later issues especially have amazing artwork and the story is completely compelling.
I recommend the books highly but be warned- they are HUGE and heavy. Not to be lugged around.
Later, as I became a little more aware of how comics worked (insides never look like outsides) and as I read other stuff by Neil Gaiman, I'd think about reading the Sandman comics but rounding them up seemed impossible and tedious. The combination of the library and the release of the Absolute Sandman volumes really solved my problems. I flew through all four volumes and loved every minute of it. The later issues especially have amazing artwork and the story is completely compelling.
I recommend the books highly but be warned- they are HUGE and heavy. Not to be lugged around.
tortue_abroad's review
1.0
There were three comics I didn’t hate so maybe 1.5, but the best thing about this was finishing it. I am free and god damn this is sexist.
lalalalilili's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0