The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman

The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes

The Sandman #1

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

fiction comics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

237 pages | first published 1989

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New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series THE SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that ex...
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Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 66%
adventurous 53%
tense 30%
emotional 21%
reflective 20%
challenging 17%
sad 13%
funny 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 23% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 37% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.19

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