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: If you only read one Sandman, this is the one.
Summary: 4 Stars
Preludes and Nocturnes is not my favorite Sandman volume, but it is definitely the one to read if you have never approached the series before. It's the first graphic novel in the series -- always a good place to start -- and it explains some of the origins and environs that will come to play in the later books. Preludes and Nocturnes is also deliciously weird, something Gaiman fans have come to expect and love. This delivers his snarky and allusive writing with tremendous art by several illustrators.
I received this as a Christmas present one year, and I could not have been happier with the gift.
Book Review: Rough Starts
Summary: 3 Stars
Neil Gaiman introduces his spiritual entity of Dream aka "The Sandman" in this first of ten volumes. Gaiman himself admits to not feeling comfortable with the series until the last issue in the trade and it truly shows. Although decent and well written the beginning to this acclaimed series falls short of the expectations set by the following stories. However, this volume does set up others in the series well and I couldn't recommend skipping it.Book Review: Much better than 1602
Summary: 3 Stars
The only thing of Neil Gaiman's I had tried to read before this was 1602. I say tried to read because I found it so dull that I never finished it. Now I must tell you that when it comes to fantasy type stories I have never much cared for them but I thought this collection was not half bad. Granted as the inspiration for DC's Vertigo line its far more violent and vulgar than I care for but it's obvious Mr. Gaiman put a lot of effort into crafting these stories and he deserves to get credit for that. The art in these stories could have been so much better though. I know they wanted a moody supernatural feel for the stories but there must have been any number of artists who could pull that off while at the same time giving the stories some impressive visuals as well. I only gave this three stars because of reasons I stated above, but if this is the kind of stuff you crave then you might really enjoy this. Book Review: The sandman comes
Summary: 5 Stars
I must say I was blown away by Gaiman's work, his stories create a feeling of realism, and builds a very strong personal bridge between the reader and the characters. Mr. Gaiman is brilliant at what he does, and he is able to combine individual elements, chilling plot lines, and excellent verbage. I love this book, it is a must read for all book lovers.
Book Review: A Tantalizing Beginning...
Summary: 4 Stars
While even Gaiman admits that this first volume isn't his best work (some early ideas fall slightly flat...e.g. a little too much intrusion from the DC Universe), it remains a very good taste of the greatness to come in later Sandman collections. This as they say, is where it all begins. Recurring themes are introduced, character nuance is hammered out, and if you've never read Gaiman before...you will have your first experience with his tight plotlines, and clever storytelling. At its worst, Preludes & Nocturnes is still very enjoyable. At its best, it will remind you of why you love comics in the first place. By the time you reach the final chapter (arguably the best in the volume), you will be definitely be hungry for more Sandman. If you are curious about the whole Sandman fan frenzy...or simply eager to experience a truly unique comic, this is the best place to start.