Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman

Preludes & Nocturnes

The Sandman #1

Neil Gaiman with Sam Kieth (Illustrator), Mike Dringenberg (Illustrator), Malcolm Jones III (Illustrator)

240 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction comics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the me...

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Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 54%
tense 30%
emotional 21%
reflective 19%
challenging 15%
sad 13%
funny 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 38%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 24% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 38% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.2

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