livres_et_sortileges's review against another edition
3.0
I don't know if it's the story or if it's just my lack of experience reading comic books but I kind of struggle to link all the stories.
Every storyline separately is great (dark as FUCK but I truly looove that), but reading it kinda feels like there is nothing connecting them (even though there is, but very small), like we're just following random people in Dream's storyline.
Again, I think it's more my fault. I am very new to the comic book/graphic novel genre and I don't really know the codes and the way stories work in them... I'm kind of interested to see what I would think re-reading this series in a couple of years.
Every storyline separately is great (dark as FUCK but I truly looove that), but reading it kinda feels like there is nothing connecting them (even though there is, but very small), like we're just following random people in Dream's storyline.
Again, I think it's more my fault. I am very new to the comic book/graphic novel genre and I don't really know the codes and the way stories work in them... I'm kind of interested to see what I would think re-reading this series in a couple of years.
mimosaeyes's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, now. This is just unreasonably good. The unifying motif of the doll's house - the way the narrative centres on mortal characters' interactions with otherworldly ones - those last few pages drawing it all together - just, chef's kiss.
There's something about the position of Dream in this story that I can't really put into words, but I know I like it. It's something about how he feels curiously absent from the story. He's the protagonist of this series, but he doesn't feel like the protagonist of this arc, which has fascinating implications on the thematic concerns I've mentioned above.
Some interesting and likeable supporting characters are introduced in this volume. I note a certain level of diverse representation too, which is neat. Most of all, though, I'm just marvelling at the mastery with which Gaiman has woven this story together. It's not often you get such a perfect confluence - a story that engages you both emotionally and intellectually, and makes it all feel effortless.
There's something about the position of Dream in this story that I can't really put into words, but I know I like it. It's something about how he feels curiously absent from the story. He's the protagonist of this series, but he doesn't feel like the protagonist of this arc, which has fascinating implications on the thematic concerns I've mentioned above.
Some interesting and likeable supporting characters are introduced in this volume. I note a certain level of diverse representation too, which is neat. Most of all, though, I'm just marvelling at the mastery with which Gaiman has woven this story together. It's not often you get such a perfect confluence - a story that engages you both emotionally and intellectually, and makes it all feel effortless.
chechka7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
levibaus's review against another edition
5.0
Again, Gaiman delivers! This volume seems a little more locked down, in terms of his writing style and the flow of issue from one to another.
One my favorite parts about Sandman, as a comics collection so far, is the variety of writing styles and genres that are included from issue to issue. This requires some familiarity, but it's been wonderful. Again, I can't wait to come back to this one as well to unearth some more gems of understanding!
One my favorite parts about Sandman, as a comics collection so far, is the variety of writing styles and genres that are included from issue to issue. This requires some familiarity, but it's been wonderful. Again, I can't wait to come back to this one as well to unearth some more gems of understanding!
guinness74's review
5.0
I’m so glad I decided to begin this quest to read ‘The Sandman.’ The art is incredible, the storytelling is engaging and epic. The historical references are well-researched and luscious additions to the story. All in all, beautiful.
kjaro's review against another edition
4.0
Gehört ab jetzt definitiv zu meinen Lieblings-Comics, was nicht nur am jeweils [zwar sehr unterschiedlichen, aber immer] wundervollen Zeichenstil liegt.
Es ist keine Geschichte, die man [oder halt... ich] innerhalb einer Stunde verschlingen kann, wie es bei so manchem herkömmlichen Comic der Fall ist.
Mag vielleicht an der ungewohnt grossen Menge an Text liegen, die sich zwischen die Seiten gemogelt hat. Allerdings bezweifle ich das einfach mal, denn ich find die Erklärung irgendwie schöner, dass es schlicht und einfach eine Geschichte ist, die sich die Zeit nimmt, die sie braucht, um korrekt gelesen und somit auch gewertschätzt zu werden.
Und... weil das auch noch erwähnt werden will: Verdammt nochmal ist Morpheus eine coole Socke! D:
Selten hab ich einen Charakter in einem Comic [bzw. Graphic Novel. 'Comic' wird dem Sandmann irgendwie nicht wirklich gerecht, hab ich das Gefühl] gesehen, vor dem ich so viel Respekt hatte. Aus diversen Gründen.
Wenn du wissen willst, was für Gründe das sind, schnapp dir selber ein Exemplar und finds selber raus!
Es ist keine Geschichte, die man [oder halt... ich] innerhalb einer Stunde verschlingen kann, wie es bei so manchem herkömmlichen Comic der Fall ist.
Mag vielleicht an der ungewohnt grossen Menge an Text liegen, die sich zwischen die Seiten gemogelt hat. Allerdings bezweifle ich das einfach mal, denn ich find die Erklärung irgendwie schöner, dass es schlicht und einfach eine Geschichte ist, die sich die Zeit nimmt, die sie braucht, um korrekt gelesen und somit auch gewertschätzt zu werden.
Und... weil das auch noch erwähnt werden will: Verdammt nochmal ist Morpheus eine coole Socke! D:
Selten hab ich einen Charakter in einem Comic [bzw. Graphic Novel. 'Comic' wird dem Sandmann irgendwie nicht wirklich gerecht, hab ich das Gefühl] gesehen, vor dem ich so viel Respekt hatte. Aus diversen Gründen.
Wenn du wissen willst, was für Gründe das sind, schnapp dir selber ein Exemplar und finds selber raus!
curiouslibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Gaiman has clearly found his footing with this volume and story arc. There is much to like in this volume. The characters of Desire and Gilbert are wonderful creations. Ken and Barbie are just creepily terrifying.
I found though, with this volume, that I was more drawn to the breather/break stories that were not part of the main arc. In general, folklore is a story type the always calls to me, so I got very wrapped up in the intro story "Tales in the Sand." And I love the touch that this is the "men's version" of the story. That just rings very true to me in regards to folklore.
In a similar way, I am also drawn to history and the changes in culture. So "Men of Good Fortune" was also a story I got very caught up in. (I was happy to see that Gaiman comes back to bits of this story in later volumes.)
One other interesting thing I noticed about this volume. The house and its inhabitants interest me. I had finished Coraline a few days before I finished this volume. I see great similarities in the architecture and inhabitants of this house in this book and the house Gaiman has written into Coraline. I wonder why he returns to this house in his work?
I found though, with this volume, that I was more drawn to the breather/break stories that were not part of the main arc. In general, folklore is a story type the always calls to me, so I got very wrapped up in the intro story "Tales in the Sand." And I love the touch that this is the "men's version" of the story. That just rings very true to me in regards to folklore.
In a similar way, I am also drawn to history and the changes in culture. So "Men of Good Fortune" was also a story I got very caught up in. (I was happy to see that Gaiman comes back to bits of this story in later volumes.)
One other interesting thing I noticed about this volume. The house and its inhabitants interest me. I had finished Coraline a few days before I finished this volume. I see great similarities in the architecture and inhabitants of this house in this book and the house Gaiman has written into Coraline. I wonder why he returns to this house in his work?
chrysalis11's review against another edition
4.0
Darker, trippy, this volume takes the Sandman series to another level. Gripping from the word go, we follow the Walkers as they battle to find each other and themselves. And Morpheus tracks down the three that escaped from his realm. And the twain do meet between dreams and reality and anything more that is said will be a spoiler. The artwork is stunning as always. And the story even more so.