The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes
Book Review: Far to few truely creative writters left
Summary: 5 Stars
This series....but especially this graphic novel really redefined the concept in the way Alan Moore did. The creativity....the flow of the writing the use of the art.....I read a article in which Alan Moore talked about the graphic novel as an artform....why it was worth while...the ability to tell a story and put a subtle detail in one page that the reader flips back to look at after reading something else.....that is what gaimon really captured in this series.Book Review: Good Book
Summary: 4 Stars
I didn't really care for the artwork in Sandman, but the story was phenominal once you get past the first couple issues. Especially the issue where Morpheus goes to Hell. That alone is worth the price paid for the entire first volume. I really look forward to reading the rest of The Sandman.Book Review: this is phenomenal
Summary: 5 Stars
In the 90s a man named Neil Gaiman came along. He eventually established himself as one of the greatest comic book writers ever (as well as a very respected novelist), and here is where the legend begins. Gaiman created the Sandman--an almost deity that rules the realm of dreams. It is one of the most respected series and I think it is the precurser for all 'adult' comic books (like Preacher, Wolverine, and later Batman and the Watchmen). Gaiman creates an ethereal world that just sucks you in. It really kicks off after it quits focusing on the DC world and focuses on Sandman's world. Especially with "The Sound of Her Wings" the final book in this collection. It makes me excited for what is to come. Book Review: Looks interesting
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this because I thought the storyline sounded good. But the animation is just a little too busy for my taste.Book Review: Respect the Lord of Dreams
Summary: 5 Stars
The Sandman series is largely responsible for rekindling my desire to write. It is a beautiful work of art both visually and regarding its unique plot. This series won Neil Gaiman numerous awards and critical acclaim and it is well deserved. It's a delight to pick up these graphic novels and just see how dreams and reality are interwoven to dizzying heights with surprise twists, unique endings, plot branching and zero commitment from Gaiman to cater to typical comic lovers. I'm not saying the world of Marvel has nothing to offer, but I am saying that if you're an adult and want something intellectually stimulating and challenging that dares you to dream and invites you to respect the eternal energies that govern the unconscious, the parallel and the trans dimensional. Five stars shouldn't be given lightly as neither should one star ratings. But when something comes along that shatters your preconceived notions of certain aspects of your reality, then I think this easily counts as one of those instances where I'd put a six star rating if it were allowed. Simply put, mesmerizing and marvelous.