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 Reviewed by: The Rev 15th Nov 2005 
 


Sandman: Fables and Reflections

Neil Gaiman
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Once again, we have a book of nine unconnected short graphic stories that touch on the Sandman in some way. As usual, both the quality of the writing and the art is superb; the whole team was pretty much above reproach by the time they got this far in the series.

The strongest of the stories, "The Hunt," shows both Gaiman and the illustrative team at the peaks of their powers. Thankfully, the majority of the book is of this quality. When it dips ("Fear of Falling," the closest thing to a throwaway piece that's been seen in Sandman's world to date), it does so only briefly, and we get back to the good stuff.

As always, well worth your time.



See also
American Gods by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Coraline by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett reviewed by The Rev
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Sandman: A Season of Mists by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Sandman: Dream Country by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Sandman: The Doll's House by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Sandman: The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Sandman: The Wake by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Sandman: Worlds' End by Neil Gaiman reviewed by The Rev
Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman reviewed by Ian M.