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The Sandman Vol. 8: Worlds' End
 

Preludes and Nocturnes (The Sandman, Vol. 1)

by Neil Gaiman

When Brant and Charlene wreck their car in a horrible snowstorm in the middle of nowhere, the only place they can find shelter is a mysterious little inn called World's End. Here they wait out the storm and listen to stories from the many travelers also stuck at this tavern. These tales exemplify Neil Gaiman's gift for storytelling--and his love for the very telling of them. This volume... (read more)

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Brad B
  • Rated 4 stars

“I have read novels by Neil Gaiman and enjoyed them enough to want to read more by him. I have heard fantastic things about the Sandman series and ended up quite enjoying it. I may someday pick up more of the series in the future, but I'm more of a written word novel kind of guy - so if the opportunity presents itself, I'm all for it.
I had always assumed that Gaiman's Sandman was different from the comic book Sandman of my youth, yet lo and behold - the DC Comic was his inspiration, so I...”

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sparkleplenty
  • Rated 2 stars

“Master of Dreams is imprisoned for 70 years. After his release, he must reclaim his domain. Definitely for Sandman fans. Intriguing for non-fans, but can be difficult to follow at times”

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  • Rated 4.402923 stars
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  • Rated 4.557693 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Katie H

    katie h said:

    “I love this entire series - it's genius. Gaiman's mix of myth, contemporary society, and pop culture is brilliant. I'm not accustomed to reading graphic novels and didn't think I'd get into it, but the minute I got about five pages in I was hooked and had to read the entire series.”

    posted Sunday, May 18 2008
  • Luige

    luige said:

    “It is a superb ending to a story that in many ways, changed the way I view the world. A few months ago Gaiman came to our town. Friends asked me if I would go and see him. No, I said. All I needed to learn I already did from the Sandman. ”

    posted Thursday, October 11 2007
  • greatworkteam

    greatworkteam said:

    “The title is one of my favorite puns”

    posted Saturday, August 18 2007
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