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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
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
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Though the first seems more like a preface than a fully realized story, I was impressed by every one of the nine short stories in this volume, thus the 5 stars. While it's true that each is a standalone, some contain themes that seem to comment (reflect?) on each other; or include recurring characters, such as Orpheus, or even characters from the main storyline, such as Lyta and Johanna Constantine. I discovered another "comment/reflection" as I was, fittingly enough, falling asleep.
I was amused by Olethros telling Orpheus that Teleute (Death) has lots of things, although she seldom has much use for them. You should see her floppy hat collection. and by the images of Abel's sanitized pablum (as Cain calls it) of a story. Though I anticipated the ending of the last story (dealing with Baghdad), it was nevertheless poignant, pointing out the power of a story's mystery in an otherwise despairing world.
I was amused by Olethros telling Orpheus that Teleute (Death) has lots of things, although she seldom has much use for them. You should see her floppy hat collection. and by the images of Abel's sanitized pablum (as Cain calls it) of a story. Though I anticipated the ending of the last story (dealing with Baghdad), it was nevertheless poignant, pointing out the power of a story's mystery in an otherwise despairing world.
59/100 (2018 Reading Challenge)
Another great volume, this one made up of single stories. Some of which tie back to others. Love seeing the art work change style between them too. My favourite was Orpheus, we get the story of Dream’s Son hinted at in an earlier volume. We also get to meet the missing Endless hinted at up until this point. Which sets up the next volume (if I remember correctly). & other small things are hinted at that take us a few small steps towards the end. Lots of clever (far too clever for me) literary & historical references scattered about here to appreciate. But that’s part of the fun of this series. It can be enjoyed without knowing um, if you do it’s a clever wink, if not you can look things up & learn if you wish. If not it’s still wonderful in its own right. Would like a version, like ‘From Hell’, where there is a cool explanation for every little thing to read about. But that’s just me. I think there may be an annotated version. Mayhaps if I get some money, either that or the net.
Another great volume, this one made up of single stories. Some of which tie back to others. Love seeing the art work change style between them too. My favourite was Orpheus, we get the story of Dream’s Son hinted at in an earlier volume. We also get to meet the missing Endless hinted at up until this point. Which sets up the next volume (if I remember correctly). & other small things are hinted at that take us a few small steps towards the end. Lots of clever (far too clever for me) literary & historical references scattered about here to appreciate. But that’s part of the fun of this series. It can be enjoyed without knowing um, if you do it’s a clever wink, if not you can look things up & learn if you wish. If not it’s still wonderful in its own right. Would like a version, like ‘From Hell’, where there is a cool explanation for every little thing to read about. But that’s just me. I think there may be an annotated version. Mayhaps if I get some money, either that or the net.
adventurous
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
This, the sixth volume of the series, returns to Morpheus as he touches the lives of many including Johanna Constantine and many other actors, explorers and ravens. Once again supported by superb illustrations.