abookhoardersobsession's review against another edition
5.0
I have a feeling these are going to be my favourite comics series
jackiepreston's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, and Violence
thelibrarygnome's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alyssathinkstoomuch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mythos05's review against another edition
5.0
4.6/5 stars
I loved the story. I think I started reading this in middle school, but I never finished it because I could not figure out what was happening. It was not until I picked up this comic book series after watching Sandman on Netflix for the third time that I realized this. I was on the waiting list, so it took me some time to get it. The difference between the series and the Netflix series was slightly noticeable to me, but that was expected.
This issue had a slow start at the beginning, but it didn’t necessarily bother me. In this instance, I think it enhanced the narrative. The art occasionally bothered me because of how offputting it made some scenes seem. The villain was also intriguing. The fact that they were not good people and were unquestionably insane added complexity and darkness to the story. Death ended up being my favorite character, as expected. Her introduction, her relationship with her job, and her brother were all things I enjoyed. That is all I can say for now.
I do recommend it, but be sure to check the triggers because it can occasionally get quite dark.
I loved the story. I think I started reading this in middle school, but I never finished it because I could not figure out what was happening. It was not until I picked up this comic book series after watching Sandman on Netflix for the third time that I realized this. I was on the waiting list, so it took me some time to get it. The difference between the series and the Netflix series was slightly noticeable to me, but that was expected.
This issue had a slow start at the beginning, but it didn’t necessarily bother me. In this instance, I think it enhanced the narrative. The art occasionally bothered me because of how offputting it made some scenes seem. The villain was also intriguing. The fact that they were not good people and were unquestionably insane added complexity and darkness to the story. Death ended up being my favorite character, as expected. Her introduction, her relationship with her job, and her brother were all things I enjoyed. That is all I can say for now.
I do recommend it, but be sure to check the triggers because it can occasionally get quite dark.
darkndani's review against another edition
4.0
Is it weird? Yes, definitely. But it was also interesting and I enjoyed the art!
zermaslan's review against another edition
5.0
Increíble, amo a Neil Gaiman desde que leí stardust, con coraline me fascinó la forma en que pudo mezclar el mundo de los cuentos infantiles con el terror más retorcido y con su relato Nieve, Cristal y Manzanas me convencí de que es uno de los mejores escritores de los que he podido leer sus obras; ahora era hora de darle una oportunidad a sus inicios, a uno de los comics más vanagloriados de todos los tiempos, con uno de sus personajes más enigmáticos, el señor de los sueños.
Es una historia fantástica este primer volumen, parecería ser el clásico paradigma del héroe, pero en un mundo tan surreal como es el de los sueños, nada es clásico, nada es normal y nadie más que el puede ayudarse. La historia del arenero es compleja, su arte es obscuro pero cautivador y la prosa es deliciosa, no cabe duda que los cómics han dejado de ser para niños desde hace mucho tiempo y se han convertido en una magnífica forma más de contar las historias más alucinantes que existen.
Es una historia fantástica este primer volumen, parecería ser el clásico paradigma del héroe, pero en un mundo tan surreal como es el de los sueños, nada es clásico, nada es normal y nadie más que el puede ayudarse. La historia del arenero es compleja, su arte es obscuro pero cautivador y la prosa es deliciosa, no cabe duda que los cómics han dejado de ser para niños desde hace mucho tiempo y se han convertido en una magnífica forma más de contar las historias más alucinantes que existen.
gsroney's review against another edition
5.0
Sandman Re-Read! This is a great start to a series that becomes greater and more expansive. I always felt the presence of Martian Manhunter, Etrigan, the brief Batman cameo, and even Constantine were a little jarring. These stories seem so fully removed from The DC universe that it is odd to see these characters here. But that’s not really a criticism, more just a weird feeling I have seeing those characters in this context.
While the there are really great moments like the demon battle, it’s not until the final issue in this chapter that Sandman starts to find the footing that guides the rest of the series. It also introduces fan favorite Death in a beautiful story about living.
While the there are really great moments like the demon battle, it’s not until the final issue in this chapter that Sandman starts to find the footing that guides the rest of the series. It also introduces fan favorite Death in a beautiful story about living.
kappareads's review against another edition
4.0
This was a ride and a half! My thoughts are still kind of all over the place processing but I liked it!