The Sandman: Dream Country - Neil Gaiman > Reviews

Advantages: Individual stories that can be enjoyed in isolation.
Disadvantages: Half the size of the previous publications.

In contrast to the first two collected volumes of Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman,' 'Dream Country' is comprised entirely of individual, one-off stories rather than an extended serial. This interval takes some time out from the developing plot of the series, heading back in time or focusing on the margins, above all being unexpectedly and creatively divergent. This happened to be the first Sandman paperback I read, and although it's more satisfying ... Read review

Advantages: Well plotted short stories by an established genius
Disadvantages: Not a good intro for newcomers to the Sandman series

...not a recommended introduction to the Sandman series. Although it is possible to read them on their own newcomers to the series would do better to start with volume two A Doll's House. As a graphic novel these short stories work extremely well. Each one is a well illustrated classic and the plots have enough twists and turns to make you wonder how Gaiman fits it all into such a short space. They are illusrated by a variety of artists whose styles ... Read review