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.

Finished The Sandman: Fables and Reflections by Neil Gaiman.

This one doesn’t have a continuing storyline, but is rather a collection of stories in which Dream appears, however briefly. Probably my favorite is Three Septembers and a January, in which a homeless man becomes the Emperor of the United States. There are also stories about Marco Polo, Cain and Abel, and various other Sandman characters.

So, thumbs up.

Up next: More Sandman. (I’m almost done with them).