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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
Vol 6 is an interesting edition to our stories about the pale Endless. Largely standalone, and if I have my facts straight, all based in the past, Vol 6 collects stories of various individuals, some completely original, some from mythology and some from history, and recounts their experiences encountering The Sandman.
Probably most striking is a return to an earlier plot thread - Sandman's relationship and actual child with one of the muses. In many respects the character development here most shows the 'colder' version of Sandman that we keep hearing about in current timelines, and boy he is COLD.
The other standout, it some brief time with Destruction (I hate to admit this but its literally only this recent readthough that I realized all the Endless are D's) and some classic interactions with the other Endless.
Probably most striking is a return to an earlier plot thread - Sandman's relationship and actual child with one of the muses. In many respects the character development here most shows the 'colder' version of Sandman that we keep hearing about in current timelines, and boy he is COLD.
The other standout, it some brief time with Destruction (I hate to admit this but its literally only this recent readthough that I realized all the Endless are D's) and some classic interactions with the other Endless.
Some of these vignettes and stories were fantastic, others seemed to drag on forever. Might be my least favorite of the volumes so far, however I really enjoyed the Orpheus retelling so I add a star for that
I loved the interesting take on the story of Orpheus.
This is the point in The Sandman series that I had a real sense of the series solidifying - it's being self-referential in a very satisfying way whilst still continuing to be inventive and engaging. Because so many of the stories are rooted in history and myth, they feel ancient and modern at the same time. It's an education as well as entertainment. I particularly enjoyed 'Thermidor', 'The Parliament of Rooks' and 'Ramadan'. Plus the reappearance of G. K. Chesterton (aka 'Fiddlers Green') was a treat!
A nice collection of non-connected stories. I'm kinda amazed at how little Morpheus is in his own comic at times.
stories are starting to link up and make sense, hooray!
This is another collection of unconnected stories that follow different characters, either from history or mythology, as they come into contact with the Dreaming and it’s ruler in a number of different ways. With various outcomes and lessons to be learned.
While this doesn’t have a cohesive arc that moves across all issues, each issue is well contained within their own storyline and gives the reader quite an interesting view into the world of the Endless in fun little anecdotes.
I think this is a collection that might not necessarily be everyone’s favourite, but I definitely enjoyed it more than I thought I would at the beginning. I liked seeing all the different people that Dream comes into contact with and their adventures. I especially enjoyed The Song of Orpheus, because despite knowing the story from the original myth, it was quite interesting to see Gaiman’s take on it.
While this doesn’t have a cohesive arc that moves across all issues, each issue is well contained within their own storyline and gives the reader quite an interesting view into the world of the Endless in fun little anecdotes.
I think this is a collection that might not necessarily be everyone’s favourite, but I definitely enjoyed it more than I thought I would at the beginning. I liked seeing all the different people that Dream comes into contact with and their adventures. I especially enjoyed The Song of Orpheus, because despite knowing the story from the original myth, it was quite interesting to see Gaiman’s take on it.
dark
mysterious
Sweet dreams are made of this.
Just like all Sandman's stories, there is a lot to unpack here.
This time we get once more a compilation of several short stories.
Orpheu story is by far the one I enjoyed more, even though it didn't have the happy ending it could have but we can't change destiny. I believe that is the message here as all stories seem to have some kind of learning lesson.
There is a story about the fear of challenging ourselves, a fear that sometimes holds us back.
A story about the difficulty of rising again after falling. Finding our drive again.
Some stories are more abstract. Harder to extract a clear message. Those I didn't enjoy as much. I lose focus on the story when is too abstract. I simply can't grab on anything to stay focused.
For all this, no wonder the title of this book.
As always, the illustrations are perfect for the stories. You almost forget they are there. That is how natural they fit in. They are holding very well even after all these years.
Just like all Sandman's stories, there is a lot to unpack here.
This time we get once more a compilation of several short stories.
Orpheu story is by far the one I enjoyed more, even though it didn't have the happy ending it could have but we can't change destiny. I believe that is the message here as all stories seem to have some kind of learning lesson.
There is a story about the fear of challenging ourselves, a fear that sometimes holds us back.
A story about the difficulty of rising again after falling. Finding our drive again.
Some stories are more abstract. Harder to extract a clear message. Those I didn't enjoy as much. I lose focus on the story when is too abstract. I simply can't grab on anything to stay focused.
For all this, no wonder the title of this book.
As always, the illustrations are perfect for the stories. You almost forget they are there. That is how natural they fit in. They are holding very well even after all these years.
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No