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jenlyn's review
4.0
I've been wanting to read The Sandman comics for a while but could never really find the collection from the beginning. Thanks to the magic of Inter-Library Loan (if your library participates and you need something they don't have, check out ILL and see if you can get it through there), I was able to finally get my hands on this massive collection of the first 20 issues of the comic (and by massive, I mean massive. Seriously, it was a workout just to hold the book while reading it let alone carrying it around). I loved the stories. Not all of them were fantastic, but some were. And even when they weren't fantastic, they were still very good. I think my favourite out of the whole collection was "The Night of 1000 Cats" A. because it made me cry and B. because I wanted the cats to succeed. That's saying something if I was totally cheering for cats to take over the world, a world in which I would be nothing more than a plaything or food. Death was probably my favourite character (other than that cute little white kitten) and I thought a lot of interesting things were said through her character (so many fear Death yet she's this very nice, very welcoming presence who really likes people). I enjoyed seeing some DC characters I am familiar with but don't know very well (I didn't read a lot of DC growing up, other than Batman). The artwork was very good, the horror elements were spot on without terrifying me too much (I managed to sleep after reading some of the scarier bits so that's a win), and I thoroughly enjoyed the stories overall. Now I just need to get the next set of issues and see what else happens (though I'll probably opt for smaller collections and not another one this big, because it was seriously heavy).
chrissych's review
5.0
I'd already read "Preludes and Nocturnes" and "The Doll's House", but "Dream Country" was pretty awesome, especially ""A Dream of a Thousand Cats". Both the art and the writing just keep getting better and better; it really feels like Gaiman and his art team are on the same page by "Dream Country," really getting into their stride with the series, and I can imagine it's only going to get better yet..... onwards, to volume 2!
gwynn_sky's review against another edition
5.0
Well-detailed, exciting, deep, action-crime-fantasy - i loved it. All the art all the text - magical.
cheerbrarian's review
5.0
Real talk: I am too full of Christmas goodness to be any good at a book review. Blame the breakfast casseroles.
In short, Neil Gaiman is a god among men. I had high expectations for Sandman as "American Gods" was my favorite read of the year, and I was not disappointed.
He blends common mythology with his ever-rich imagination for a fanciful and dark tale about the ruler of dreamworld. It isn't as dark as something like "Preacher" but it has it's moments that are pretty black.
I'm intrigued by the news that JGL may be working to adapt it for the big screen and I don't understand how it could be adapted for film, but I remain optimistic.
In short, Neil Gaiman is a god among men. I had high expectations for Sandman as "American Gods" was my favorite read of the year, and I was not disappointed.
He blends common mythology with his ever-rich imagination for a fanciful and dark tale about the ruler of dreamworld. It isn't as dark as something like "Preacher" but it has it's moments that are pretty black.
I'm intrigued by the news that JGL may be working to adapt it for the big screen and I don't understand how it could be adapted for film, but I remain optimistic.
bobbuildsbooks's review
4.0
This is was simply amazing. I am in love with the Sandman universe. I have quickly grown in love with him, his character growth and progressing compassion and mercy. I love his adventures and his interventions. I love lathe violence and the gore. I absolutely love his sister, Death. I want her to be my bff. She is so kind and compassionate and chill. There are some wise pockets of wisdom in here too. Which you bet I will be photocopying and pasting on my walls. The only reason why I did not give this 5 stars is because of the altered color scheme. I really really think it took away an important element of the entire way the story was told. It's such a shame I can't read it in the original vibrant and colourful manner it was supposed to be.
nayarak's review against another edition
4.0
Je suis pas très comics mais j’ai aimé celui là, j’imagine que ça veut tout dire…
effervescentsoul's review
5.0
I first read this in the original format, but it is nice to have them all in one place. Still one of my favorite story worlds, and I am grateful that my local library has the whole collection. I am looking forward to revisiting the rest of them!