The Sandman: Book Two by Neil Gaiman

As this is essentially an anthology, my review will follow my anthology review format: each story gets its own little review.

Season of Mists:

Love love love the Endless descriptions.

Always a fun time seeing gods and such all coming together. Shared universes are such fun. I feel like Dream’s way of getting around actually handing the key to Hell over to anyone is neat. Didn’t really seem like he had much of a choice, but yeah.

Thermidor:

So… is this Orpheus THE Orpheus? Interesting fate, to end up as just a head.

August:

Ehhhh… no notes on this one.

Three Septembers and a January:

Also a lot of meh. I think the premise was good, but yeah… not my thing.

A Game of You:

Fun fun returning characters! I really did want more from Barbie’s dreams and I’m happy to be getting it.

I really enjoyed Thessaly, of all the characters. She’s neat and I want to know more about her.

I was really engaged with this story. It’s pretty awesome.

The Song of Orpheus:

Semi-interesting retelling.

The Flowers of Romance:

Drastically different art from the rest of the collection. Kinda cute, I guess.

Death: A Winter’s Tale:

Also drastically different art. Death musing about herself.

How They Met Themselves:

Much shrugging.

Favorite Lines

"Go Back? I don't know. I think Hell's something you carry around with you. Not somewhere you go." - Charles Rowland

"People may not be ready for my gift, but they get it anyway. The Sunless Lands are far away, and the journey is hard, and most of you will be glad of the company of a friend. At the End, each of us stands naked. At the End, each of us stands alone." - Death