join_bookland's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this second volume a bit more than the first, but I still struggled with it. I enjoyed a few parts but the story feels rambly and all over the place. It's very strange and quite dark at times.
I gave it a shot, but I've concluded this is not for me.
I gave it a shot, but I've concluded this is not for me.
mealymachine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.0
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.
brokenearth's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
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 against another edition
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!