Finished Death: The High Cost of Living by Neil Gaiman.

This one features Dream’s older sister, Death, who must live as a human for one day every century. Along the way, she meets Sexton, a moody teen contemplating suicide, and other weird characters.

I always liked the character of Death, and it was a treat to read a whole book devoted to her.

So, thumbs up.

Up next: Another Death book.

Finished The Sandman: The Wake by Neil Gaiman.

This book talks about what happens at the wake and funeral for Dream and ties up some loose ends. I liked this one a lot because you finally get the answers to some questions (like who Dream had an affair with several books ago).

So, thumbs up.

Up next: A couple of Death books related to the Sandman series.

Finished The Sandman: The Kindly Ones by Neil Gaiman.

This is the longest of the Sandman books and features Dream being attacked by the Furies for killing his son, Orpheus — and eventually dying himself. Lots of past characters make an appearance in this book, which is always a treat. Odin, Loki, monsters, dreams, humans … this book has got them all.

However, I thought the ending was a bit of a cop-out. I’ll talk a lot more about this book later, but for now, thumbs up.

Up next: More Sandman.

Finished The Sandman: Worlds’ End by Neil Gaiman.

A couple are in a car accident on a snowy road and take shelter at an inn with all manner of creatures large and small. This novel is a collection of stories that the travelers tell each other while they’re waiting out a “reality storm” at Worlds’ End Inn. Lots of different themes and ideas in this book, and the stories and art were interesting as always.

So, thumbs up.

Up next: More Sandman.

Finished The Sandman: Brief Lives by Neil Gaiman.

In this one, Dream and his sister, Delirium, go searching for their brother Destruction, who abandoned his kingdom three hundred years ago. I don’t particularly care for the character of Delirium — she just seems rather silly and pointless to me. (I like Death much better). And I really don’t like how Delirium’s dialogue is presented. The little squiggly words can be really hard to read sometimes.

But the story was interesting, and it was nice to finally meet the last of the Endless — Destruction, who spends his time creating bad paintings and even worse poetry.

So, thumbs up.

Up next: More Sandman.