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leona's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are definitely moments of extreme horror and gore (think cannibalism, nails in hands, suicide and extreme self harm) particularly in the story 24 Hours, which is a chilling story revolving around magic used by the lonely and mistreated John Dee, previously an inmate at Arkham Asylum. (Yes, the same Arkham from Batman.) Some of the stories made me feel a bit sick or unsettled, this was one such story.
My favourites in this first volume were the hell story and the final story with Dream's sister Death. I found them to be particularly touching and the thematic elements were addressed beautifully.
I had watched the adaptation before attempting to read this first comic, which I actually think for the most part was a rather faithful adaptation. There were obviously a few casting changes and gender-swaps, but I don't think this had any impact on the effect of the stories told. But it is always interesting to see the original material, and I can understand why this series in particular has such a cult following of devoted fans. I mean, who doesn't love Neil Gaiman? This is practically where he started out.
Overall, I definitely enjoyed reading the Sandman and would definitely recommend it (to older readers and those who have read its content warnings), even to those who have watched the adaptations. I look forward to reading some more of the comics in future, and I assume they will only get darker, (we haven't even met the Corinthian yet!).
Graphic: Cannibalism, Self harm, Suicide, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: Death and Rape
Minor: Child death and Violence
kitty_golden's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, Grief, Violence, Body horror, Murder, Gore, and Mental illness
jasbeingjas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Child death
In ‘24 hours’ there is a scene in which a character instruct the audience to commit suicide. There is also a brief instance of a baby’s death in Sound of her Wings. Violence, blood and gore are pretty consistent throughout the volume.ericj32's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Gore, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Blood, Chronic illness, Dementia, Death, Mental illness, and Violence
Minor: Suicide, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug abuse, and Child death
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Forced institutionalization, Violence, Lesbophobia, Blood, Gore, Confinement, and Body horror
Moderate: Drug use, Child death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Car accident, Sexual content, and Self harm
unibadger's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Rape, Drug abuse, Lesbophobia, Child death, Death, Suicide, Self harm, Homophobia, Gun violence, Animal death, and Drug use
Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
tree_branch's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Gun violence, Death, Violence, and Sexual violence
ellenisntcool's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Child death, Blood, Gore, and Death
laurajeangrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, and Gore
Moderate: Suicide, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Body horror, Addiction, Murder, and Gun violence
Minor: Child death, Homophobia, and Death of parent
bonepennies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
Minor: Child death