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Burbank, CA : DC Vertigo, [2019]
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NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series THE SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that existbeyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision. In THE KINDLY ONES, distraught by the kidnapping and presumed death of her son, and believing Morpheus to be responsible, Lyta Hallcalls the ancient wrath of the Furies down upon him. A former superheroine blames Morpheus for the death of her child and summons an ancient curse of vengeance against the Lord of Dream. The 'kindly ones' enter his realm and force a sacrifice that will change the Dreaming forever. Collects issues #57-69 and 'The Castle' story from VERTIGO JAM.… (more)
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LibraryThing member pokylittlepuppy
2.5 stars, but I'll round up because I think I am being cranky. I lost some patience with this after a point. I didn't enjoy Delirium very much, and their journey looked somewhat pointless after a while. I just didn't really get an impact out of the story -- it felt as if I'd skipped an entire
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volume, which would have explained Dream's broken heart and why he felt the other things he expressed, about Orpheus, and the "need" to find his brother. There was a lot of portent without a lot of connection to me. A little humdrum, compared to the crazed detail of other Sandman stories. Show Less
LibraryThing member VikkiLaw
I remember Lyta Hall from the Infinity Inc. comics of the 1980s. While the details of what she actually did or was like are pretty hazy for me (although I do remember her sweetheart Hector Hall being addicted to painkillers), I'm pretty sure she wasn't the passive/overprotective-bordering-on-psycho
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wife/mother with nothing else going on in her life than her husband and kid that she's portrayed as in Sandman. Show Less
LibraryThing member sammii507
Wow! I loved this volume. Definitely one of the best. It was very sad, but also expected. This series has really, really changed my mind on comics. I used to have no interest in them whatsoever, but this series has really made me rethink that. You CAN have good literature in comics...they're not
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all for pimple-faced teenage boys. This series is a joy. Show Less
LibraryThing member Xirxe
This time the Sandman is in real trouble. The little son of a young woman has been kidnapped and she is persuaded of the blame of the Lord of Dreams. In search of her child, she meets The Three Furies, whose duty is practicing bloody revenge without a soupçon of pity. And so their next object will
But this is not the only story in this volume, which is at least twice as thick as the previous ones. Among other things, there is Lady Delirium looking for her dog; also there is Nuala and her unrequited love for The Sandman; we follow Loki's cruel fate and additional a young woman who is attending an acquaintance while a deadly disease – and to be honest: I don’t have any idea what kind of proportion is this tale to the main story. Like before at the last book I come to the same conclusion: I have to read the previous books probably once again ;-)
The stories are devilishly good as usual. However, this time I quarrel with the drawings. They are rougher painted than the previous images, almost in a sort of cubist way which I don’t find that appealing as a basis for a graphic novel. It would be wonderful if in the next volume the illustrators return to the old drawing style.
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be the Sandman...But this is not the only story in this volume, which is at least twice as thick as the previous ones. Among other things, there is Lady Delirium looking for her dog; also there is Nuala and her unrequited love for The Sandman; we follow Loki's cruel fate and additional a young woman who is attending an acquaintance while a deadly disease – and to be honest: I don’t have any idea what kind of proportion is this tale to the main story. Like before at the last book I come to the same conclusion: I have to read the previous books probably once again ;-)
The stories are devilishly good as usual. However, this time I quarrel with the drawings. They are rougher painted than the previous images, almost in a sort of cubist way which I don’t find that appealing as a basis for a graphic novel. It would be wonderful if in the next volume the illustrators return to the old drawing style.
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LibraryThing member TheDivineOomba
Neil Gaiman is one of those authors that hit super stardom. This is the series that launched his career, and I think his best work.
This is the second to last book of the series. We find Dream in a bit of a funk, trying to figure out what what has changed, with him, since his escape in volume 1. The
I know that Neil Gaiman seems to get most of the credit in these graphic novels, the writing is fantastic, but without the illustrations, it would fall flat. The different styles can be a bit distracting, but the characters all drawn in a similar, recognizable way.
This is a sad volume. It covers topics of death of children, mental illness, revenge, and death. A lot of characters die in this volume. The ending is melancholy, with themes of rebirth and redemption.
I highly recommend this series, but don't start with this one.
This is the second to last book of the series. We find Dream in a bit of a funk, trying to figure out what what has changed, with him, since his escape in volume 1. The
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story takes a much darker tone, when a series of events sends the Kindly Ones (aka furies) after him.I know that Neil Gaiman seems to get most of the credit in these graphic novels, the writing is fantastic, but without the illustrations, it would fall flat. The different styles can be a bit distracting, but the characters all drawn in a similar, recognizable way.
This is a sad volume. It covers topics of death of children, mental illness, revenge, and death. A lot of characters die in this volume. The ending is melancholy, with themes of rebirth and redemption.
I highly recommend this series, but don't start with this one.
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LibraryThing member Mary_Overton
'The Kindly Ones' is the longest, most complicated volume of Sandman's saga, as well as the story's climax. Gaiman knits together his characters and 'yarns' to create an inevitable destiny for Morpheus. He who is Endless must incorporate ending into his story. He who is changeless must integrate
It is appropriate that the Maiden/Mother/Crone trio of witches plays a significant role. They first appeared in volume 1 as sybils granting oracular clues to Dream's 3 questions about identity. Here they take on shifting, bloodthirsty aspects of the many triple goddesses. Did brother Destruction abandon his realm because he did not want to be responsible for the heartlessness of these dark ladies who create and destroy? Or do the ladies act so terribly because Destruction gave up any effort at control?
So many names for triads of immortal females: the Roman Furies were originally the Greek the Erinyes (the angry ones, born from the blood of a castrated Titan) and their flip side the Eumenides (the gracious ones). There were the gorgons of which Medusa is the best remembered. The three Fates were Moirae to the Greeks, Parcae to the Romans, and Norns to the Norse. The Greek Charites and the Roman Gratiae were the three Graces. Even Allah, in his pre-Mohammad pagan days, had three goddess daughters.
Gaiman calls his Maiden/Mother/Crone triptych 'The Kindly Ones,' and it is meant ironically, euphemistically, as perhaps the name Eumenides was intended in Greek legends. In this story, a deluded and demented mortal asks the three witches, 'Are you going to hurt me?' 'Hurt you?' responds the crone as if it is the most stupid question possible. 'Of course we're going to hurt you. Everybody gets hurt.' Then she tells gleeful riddles about destiny. 'Those who ask don't get. And those who don't ask don't want.' (Part II, 15-16)
Of course the Ladies have their own side to the story. In the marvelous opening to Part I, they are served a cozy English tea while they speculate on the Mother's new 'knitting project' made from yarn spun by the sexy Maiden. 'He could be a poet in a lovely scarf, perhaps. Or a fisherman in his special woolly sweater. Or a hunter in his nice thick socks.' (Part I, 1) The crone gripes, 'It's not like anyone notices what we do. Not like anyone cares. And they're always complaining: they don't like the fit of it; too loose - too tight - too different - too much like everyone else's.... It's never what they want, and if we give them what they think they want they like it less than ever. 'I never thought it would be like this.' 'Why can't it be like the one I had before?' I don't know why we bother.' (2)
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change into his being. He who is shadow must face the shadow's shadow. He who is Dream must awaken. Early on, he explains why he creates nightmares: 'Imagine that you woke in the night and rose, and seemed to see before you another person whom slowly you perceived to be yourself. Someone had entered in the night and placed a mirror in your sleeping place, made from a black metal. You had been frightened only of your reflection. But then the reflection slowly raised one hand, while your own hand stayed still...' (Part I, 14)It is appropriate that the Maiden/Mother/Crone trio of witches plays a significant role. They first appeared in volume 1 as sybils granting oracular clues to Dream's 3 questions about identity. Here they take on shifting, bloodthirsty aspects of the many triple goddesses. Did brother Destruction abandon his realm because he did not want to be responsible for the heartlessness of these dark ladies who create and destroy? Or do the ladies act so terribly because Destruction gave up any effort at control?
So many names for triads of immortal females: the Roman Furies were originally the Greek the Erinyes (the angry ones, born from the blood of a castrated Titan) and their flip side the Eumenides (the gracious ones). There were the gorgons of which Medusa is the best remembered. The three Fates were Moirae to the Greeks, Parcae to the Romans, and Norns to the Norse. The Greek Charites and the Roman Gratiae were the three Graces. Even Allah, in his pre-Mohammad pagan days, had three goddess daughters.
Gaiman calls his Maiden/Mother/Crone triptych 'The Kindly Ones,' and it is meant ironically, euphemistically, as perhaps the name Eumenides was intended in Greek legends. In this story, a deluded and demented mortal asks the three witches, 'Are you going to hurt me?' 'Hurt you?' responds the crone as if it is the most stupid question possible. 'Of course we're going to hurt you. Everybody gets hurt.' Then she tells gleeful riddles about destiny. 'Those who ask don't get. And those who don't ask don't want.' (Part II, 15-16)
Of course the Ladies have their own side to the story. In the marvelous opening to Part I, they are served a cozy English tea while they speculate on the Mother's new 'knitting project' made from yarn spun by the sexy Maiden. 'He could be a poet in a lovely scarf, perhaps. Or a fisherman in his special woolly sweater. Or a hunter in his nice thick socks.' (Part I, 1) The crone gripes, 'It's not like anyone notices what we do. Not like anyone cares. And they're always complaining: they don't like the fit of it; too loose - too tight - too different - too much like everyone else's.... It's never what they want, and if we give them what they think they want they like it less than ever. 'I never thought it would be like this.' 'Why can't it be like the one I had before?' I don't know why we bother.' (2)
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LibraryThing member iftyzaidi
Another outstanding Sandman graphic novel. Lyta Hall, convinced that the Sandman is behind the abduction and murder of her child loses her mind and unleashes the furies upon the Sandman. In the duration of this story we meet once again many of the minor characters we've met before in the series,
This is true literature. This is myth and poetry; tragedy and terror, humour and humanity. I'm pretty sure I'll be reading and re-reading parts of this and previous sandman collections again and again, unpacking all the layers and discovering new facets to this gem of a book.
Neil Gaiman collaborates with a new set of artists in this volume, many of whom have a more 'anime-ish' style, which focuses on the characters rather than the backgrounds, and goes for stylistic, simplified facial features rather than more realistic ones. At first I found this slightly strange and at odds with previous Sandman artwork, but as the story progressed I found that this kind of art style actually allowed me to focus more on the characters, and allowed their expressions to help tell the story. The hint of a smile here, furrowed eyebrows there, all give greater depth and understanding to what is happening in the narrative. It actually works well.
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both in the Dreaming and in the real world. A number of loose ends are tied up, while there are hints and allusions to others.This is true literature. This is myth and poetry; tragedy and terror, humour and humanity. I'm pretty sure I'll be reading and re-reading parts of this and previous sandman collections again and again, unpacking all the layers and discovering new facets to this gem of a book.
Neil Gaiman collaborates with a new set of artists in this volume, many of whom have a more 'anime-ish' style, which focuses on the characters rather than the backgrounds, and goes for stylistic, simplified facial features rather than more realistic ones. At first I found this slightly strange and at odds with previous Sandman artwork, but as the story progressed I found that this kind of art style actually allowed me to focus more on the characters, and allowed their expressions to help tell the story. The hint of a smile here, furrowed eyebrows there, all give greater depth and understanding to what is happening in the narrative. It actually works well.
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LibraryThing member pokylittlepuppy
Well I just started reading this. Here is something about that. I won't even save it til I write the proper review, because, god.F to this volume's introduction. F F F F F F it. There is the most giant spoiler in this introduction, and I didn't even read it. I'm so annoyed. It's just sitting there
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in a conspicuous spot on the page, and I think that's on purpose. I saw it as I flipped past and my jaw dropped, so then I stared at it, and ugh. This guy. It is just the most flippant and obnoxious way to drop a spoiler. So there! NOW YOU KNOW. Isn't it just like Hamlet!? It made turning the page to start the actual book into the saddest, crappiest feeling. SERIOUSLY. I preferred to PUT THE BOOK DOWN and come out here and RANT ON THE INTERNET, it made the start so sour. BAD JOB, dude.I don't know. I'm not trying to be a whiner and claim the experience is really "spoiled", but I am just not in the mood for it. It's the wrong type of story for this. Why not have the jaw drop at its appropriate time? Why not grapple with the idea when I know what it is for? You're forcing me to read it your way, and that sucks.If you want to compare it to Hamlet that is great. If you think it is awesome that the book ends the way it ends, THAT'S FANTASTIC. Then why don't you introduce Book 10! Or, I mean Book 7 didn't even have anything special happen and they moved the introduction to the end to preserve the story. I don't get it. A dick move.Anyway. Interested how this will shake out, but I wish it could just feel like a normal story I will probably like. Now it's all ANGSTY.Ha ha get it..Well. My issues with the spoiler aside, this was a pretty good read. I think I'm going to let my thoughts on the ending simmer until I read the next book, so no spoilers, this time, from me.I'm having a small crisis because I really want to round this up to 4 stars, but I can't justify it. It's a really important part of the series, and it's long and a lot of interesting things are going on -- but also, a lot of it doesn't make sense. I don't exactly know what everyone was doing there, or even what actually happened or why. It might be enigma to unfold in the last volumes? But I feel like it's not.There was a nice best-of quality to the story. It was really, really nice to see Rose Walker again, who made Book 2 awesome awesome. (But I'm so annoyed with the issues drawn by the guy who makes her look like a softcore schoolgirl. What is up with them?) Also great to see Thessaly again, from Book 5 which I loved, matter-of-fact and fixing things up, but being really creepy about it. Not that I understood what she was doing? But hey.The main story with Hippolyta seeking her baby was ok, though in a familiar mold. The clue that something weird is going on, her occasional super-strength, isn't quite present enough to make me very interested, and I still don't quite understand it. The part with the Gorgons is neat. The Furies/Fates are ok. I guess it's all right to moosh them together into the same entities? I think that's what was up? Man this book was unclear.But I'm excited for the end of the series. Show Less
LibraryThing member GingerbreadMan
In this, the final book about Morpheus (conluding ”The Wake”, is after all, both an epilogue and a new beginning) the trap is slamming shut. Dream’s mercy killing of his own son makes him rightful pray for the ghastly furies (though don’t go calling them that!). Poor old Lyta sets them in
It’s rather remarkable how Gaiman manages to bring the whole thing together in this ending, bringing back characters and storylines from the whole series, and leaving very few loose ends. Like the preface (which you sholud avoid if you haven’t read this book before, as it is more than the usual spoilfest), I find myself wondering if Gaiman had the whole thing mapped out from the start, or if he just has a knack for finding brilliant solutions as he goes along.
It’s been quite a while since I read this volume, and in my reread, what really stands out for me is Nuala’s story, and her tragic role in the final chain of events - typically while she’s just trying to help. It’s powerful stuff, and this is the character I’m mostly curious about what happens to in the future. Dream’s relationship with her is also the point (well, along with how he feels and acts around Orpheus) where it’s most evident the change our pale hero has undergone during this series. Compare the story of Nada, who at the beginning of the big arc is condemned to hell for eterntiy for not loving Dream back, to the gentle respect he shows Nuala – who loves him with the same unrequited love – at the end, despite what it costs him. Dream, in all his broody pompousness, has learned something during this incarnation, no doubt.
I konw some of you disagree, but for me this is also the first Sandman book where the art truly matches the storytelling. Marc Hempel’s bold, angular style takes a while to get used to, but is very effective in both expressing big emotions and emphasising moods. I like it a lot, and also smile a bit at the few cameos made by Hempel’s own loveable Gregory on coffee mugs and t-shirts.
This is a straighter story than most other Sandman books. Which might be seen as a minus, since the fiddling with layers is one of the sereis perplexing strenghts. But on the other hand Gaiman is juggling about a zilion balls here, and manages to finish with an elegant bow anyway. Aweinspiring stuff!
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motion, even though what she wants revenge for is something else. This book is the crescendo of a classic tragedy, full of violent ends for characters we’ve come to love over the course of the series, and the inevitable, relentless unwinding of the clock of the greek drama. It’s both ruthless and tender, this conclusion, with more than one gasp moment.It’s rather remarkable how Gaiman manages to bring the whole thing together in this ending, bringing back characters and storylines from the whole series, and leaving very few loose ends. Like the preface (which you sholud avoid if you haven’t read this book before, as it is more than the usual spoilfest), I find myself wondering if Gaiman had the whole thing mapped out from the start, or if he just has a knack for finding brilliant solutions as he goes along.
It’s been quite a while since I read this volume, and in my reread, what really stands out for me is Nuala’s story, and her tragic role in the final chain of events - typically while she’s just trying to help. It’s powerful stuff, and this is the character I’m mostly curious about what happens to in the future. Dream’s relationship with her is also the point (well, along with how he feels and acts around Orpheus) where it’s most evident the change our pale hero has undergone during this series. Compare the story of Nada, who at the beginning of the big arc is condemned to hell for eterntiy for not loving Dream back, to the gentle respect he shows Nuala – who loves him with the same unrequited love – at the end, despite what it costs him. Dream, in all his broody pompousness, has learned something during this incarnation, no doubt.
I konw some of you disagree, but for me this is also the first Sandman book where the art truly matches the storytelling. Marc Hempel’s bold, angular style takes a while to get used to, but is very effective in both expressing big emotions and emphasising moods. I like it a lot, and also smile a bit at the few cameos made by Hempel’s own loveable Gregory on coffee mugs and t-shirts.
This is a straighter story than most other Sandman books. Which might be seen as a minus, since the fiddling with layers is one of the sereis perplexing strenghts. But on the other hand Gaiman is juggling about a zilion balls here, and manages to finish with an elegant bow anyway. Aweinspiring stuff!
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LibraryThing member Branduno
While most would agree that The Sandman is one of the most critically acclaimed comics series, which volume is 'best' is highly subjective and debatable. But The Kindly Ones is far and away my personal favorite, as well as my favorite comic, and possibly my favorite book, ever, at all. Gaiman's
Obviously, one should read the first eight books in the series before The Kindly Ones. But I find myself always comparing it to an actual Greek tragedy, as if, in some grim dystopic future, this volume is all that is left of The Sandman, and the back story is known only through reviews and reference (as we have so few extant Athenian tragedies).
These are the best circumstances I can think of for reading this one out of order. But whether you learn the back story though the other volumes, or a summary in a distant future where all libraries went down like Alexandria somehow, this is one of the most highly recommended books I can think of.
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decision to write it as a Greek tragedy gives the entire story a heavy overcast, which seems to part like storm clouds in the sun at the conclusion.Obviously, one should read the first eight books in the series before The Kindly Ones. But I find myself always comparing it to an actual Greek tragedy, as if, in some grim dystopic future, this volume is all that is left of The Sandman, and the back story is known only through reviews and reference (as we have so few extant Athenian tragedies).
These are the best circumstances I can think of for reading this one out of order. But whether you learn the back story though the other volumes, or a summary in a distant future where all libraries went down like Alexandria somehow, this is one of the most highly recommended books I can think of.
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LibraryThing member hailelib
While rather longer than previous volumes of Sandman, The Kindly Ones really needed the extra length because Gaiman picked up many characters from previous stories and let us see what came next for them thus tying up lots of loose ends. I enjoyed both the stories and the art but its hard to say
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LibraryThing member opinion8dsngr
While still displaying the excellent art and writing of the other Sandman issues, this one was a little disappointing. I found the plot to be much more tedious and somewhat weaker than in some of the other graphic novels such as "A Game of You" or "Season of Mists". Also, this is probably the first
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of the series that would have made absolutely no sense if one had not read the other previous stories. It's still a good story, still certainly worth reading, but just not Gaiman's strongest. Show Less
LibraryThing member xicanti
Lyta Hall calls the Furies - who prefer to be called the Kindly Ones - down upon Dream.
While I do feel that the series peaked with Brief Lives, this is still a damned gorgeous book. The art is quite different this time around; it's more stylized, and has almost a cartoonish look to it. The colour
Story-wise, this is very good stuff. There are about fifty million things going on, and each and every one of the many subplots contains the perfect amount of explanation and tantalization. There are a few rare, wonderful moments where Gaiman spells it out for the reader, but they're often over so quickly that you'll miss 'em if you blink. (Metaphorically speaking). The text and the illustrations alike are absolutely loaded with meaning, and there are often three or four different ways to interpret what you've read. It's really up to the reader herself to piece together exactly what's gone down. Six readings on, I'm quite certain I know what happened... but I admit that my views could change with the next reading. I've noticed new things each and every time I've finished this book, and I don't expect Reading #7 will be any different.
Highly, highly recommended, but I really think you should read the first eight volumes beforehand. Get to know these characters and their world. And for god's sakes, don't read the introduction if you've remained spoiler free!!!!
While I do feel that the series peaked with Brief Lives, this is still a damned gorgeous book. The art is quite different this time around; it's more stylized, and has almost a cartoonish look to it. The colour
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scheme is much brighter than that of previous installments. The production values have really gone up in the years since the comic debutedStory-wise, this is very good stuff. There are about fifty million things going on, and each and every one of the many subplots contains the perfect amount of explanation and tantalization. There are a few rare, wonderful moments where Gaiman spells it out for the reader, but they're often over so quickly that you'll miss 'em if you blink. (Metaphorically speaking). The text and the illustrations alike are absolutely loaded with meaning, and there are often three or four different ways to interpret what you've read. It's really up to the reader herself to piece together exactly what's gone down. Six readings on, I'm quite certain I know what happened... but I admit that my views could change with the next reading. I've noticed new things each and every time I've finished this book, and I don't expect Reading #7 will be any different.
Highly, highly recommended, but I really think you should read the first eight volumes beforehand. Get to know these characters and their world. And for god's sakes, don't read the introduction if you've remained spoiler free!!!!
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LibraryThing member gillis.sarah
This was where the series started to go downhill a bit for me, but really only because I didn't want to see it end.
LibraryThing member kainlane
I have read this book more times than I can remember since I bought it long ago. It is an excellent read. It is very entertaining and engaging, the artwork is excellent (especially the parts when Hypolyta is going insane), and the writing is some of Gaiman's best.
LibraryThing member RogueBelle
This is a heart-thumpingly good read. The action drives along at a wicked pace, bringing together elements from many of the previous volumes, into a beautifully heartbreaking conclusion. I'll confess; I cried. I do seem to be in the minority, however, in that I didn't care for the art in this
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LibraryThing member Audacity88
I didn't like Aeschylus's Eumenides, and I don't think Gaimain's retelling of the story added much to it; rather, I found Gaiman's sudden introduction of the Kindly Ones into the story to resolve Dream's story arc a major cop-out. The artwork was also grating to my eyes (particularly when compared
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to the beautiful drawings in the succeeding "The Wake". One more thing: DON'T read the introduction – it's got a MAJOR spoiler. Show Less
LibraryThing member deslni01
Once again Gaiman is on his mark, as the writing and overall story is amazing. The artwork? Not so much. This is easily the poorest illustrated volume in the Sandman series. But the story is strong enough to not only make the reader feel depressed, but also feel hopeful with the next volume.
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Again, the writing is top-notch Gaiman, and the storyline is fantastic. The artwork is at the very bottom of the series - but the writing alone makes up for the poor artwork. This is a volume that will change things for many people and should not be read unless many of the earlier volumes have been read.
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minor, supporting characters really shine in this volume - Matthew, The (new) Corinthian and Lucifer. These three characters alone have enough emotion to interest many people, and combined with the overarching story they really shine.Again, the writing is top-notch Gaiman, and the storyline is fantastic. The artwork is at the very bottom of the series - but the writing alone makes up for the poor artwork. This is a volume that will change things for many people and should not be read unless many of the earlier volumes have been read.
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LibraryThing member theboylatham
Seven out of ten. CBR format.
Morpheus becomes the prey of the Furies, avenging spirits who torment those who spill family blood.
Morpheus becomes the prey of the Furies, avenging spirits who torment those who spill family blood.
LibraryThing member Crowyhead
Fantastic, gripping, and heartbreaking as ever. When I first read this collection, I found the stylized artwork to be off-putting, but every time I re-read it I feel even more strongly that it was an appropriate and artistically inspired decision.
LibraryThing member krau0098
This is the ninth book in Gaiman's Sandman series. It was a wonderful installment, many things from the previous volumes come together and come to a climax.
This story mainly focuses around a woman name Lyta (Hippolyta) was had her son kidnapped and then enlists the help of the Furies in revenging
This was a great story and really brought together a lot of threads introduced in previous novels. Morpheus is depressed by the outcome of his search for his brother Destruction and the Dreaming is suffering. In its depleted state the Dreaming is vulnerable to the attack of the Furies and many of the key characters in the Dreaming face their demise.
This isn't the most uplifting book in the Sandman series, but it was a complex and interesting story. Morpheus is more human in this story than any others and you get to see deeper into his character. I loved it and continue to absolutely love this series. The stories are so well told, so creative, and so engaging.
The artwork throughout is varied, as many different artists contribute to the Sandman installments. In general it is high quality and matches the mood of the novel; although it is definitely 80's-ish at points.
Overall another excellent addition to this series. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't wait to see how the series is wrapped up in the final Sandman volume, The Wake.
This story mainly focuses around a woman name Lyta (Hippolyta) was had her son kidnapped and then enlists the help of the Furies in revenging
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him. She has been led to believe (wrongly) that Morpheus is responsible for her son's fate and swears to revenge her son. This touch's on Nuala's story and Thessaly plays a main role too (the witch from A Game of You).This was a great story and really brought together a lot of threads introduced in previous novels. Morpheus is depressed by the outcome of his search for his brother Destruction and the Dreaming is suffering. In its depleted state the Dreaming is vulnerable to the attack of the Furies and many of the key characters in the Dreaming face their demise.
This isn't the most uplifting book in the Sandman series, but it was a complex and interesting story. Morpheus is more human in this story than any others and you get to see deeper into his character. I loved it and continue to absolutely love this series. The stories are so well told, so creative, and so engaging.
The artwork throughout is varied, as many different artists contribute to the Sandman installments. In general it is high quality and matches the mood of the novel; although it is definitely 80's-ish at points.
Overall another excellent addition to this series. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't wait to see how the series is wrapped up in the final Sandman volume, The Wake.
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LibraryThing member trinityofone
This may have been changed in later editions, but if you have the old one with the grey and green cover, DO NOT read the introduction. It gives away the ending. And you *really* don't want the ending of this to be spoiled.
LibraryThing member bililoquy
The zenith and climax of Gaiman's epic--a masterpiece of words and images.
LibraryThing member Anniik
Wow! I loved this volume. Definitely one of the best. It was very sad, but also expected. This series has really, really changed my mind on comics. I used to have no interest in them whatsoever, but this series has really made me rethink that. You CAN have good literature in comics...they're not
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all for pimple-faced teenage boys. This series is a joy. Show Less
LibraryThing member stipe168
dense, but well worth it. all the themes and tribulations and everything else in Sandman in one solid punch.
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Original publication date
1996-01-30
ISBN
9781401291747