A review by cjbeaupa
The Sandman Vol. 7: Brief Lives by Neil Gaiman

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-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

Wow. I read this out loud with my sister and we were both sobbing by the end. This story somehow delivers unmitigated joy, fear, heartbreak, and breathtaking existential truths in a way that feels so natural and familiar to the Sandman universe yet so gut-wrenchingly tangible and immediate and soul-touching. The art in this volume is stunningly intricate, bold, and dynamic while conveying the story as well as the complex themes subtly and delicately. Unequivocally my favorite Sandman volume.