I’ve recently been turned on to the Sandman series by Neil Gaiman. It’s lore is vast and deep and is by far one of the most engaging series I’ve ever come across. This of course, is no surprise to readers of Gaiman. The man was born to weave stories. The protagonist, Morpheus of the Endless, King of Dreams, is captured by a cult and held in captivity for 70 years, in hopes that he would grant them immortality for freedom. After he is released, he punishes his captors and begins a quest to recover his lost powers and restore the stability of his realm. Many other stories cross and intervene, much like the nature of dreams in itself. Surprisingly, the series has much filler without really being filler. Many stories occur at different points of history, sometimes granting us intimate and sensitive moments of mankind where Morpheus has a hand in the course of our lives. I highly recommend you check it out if you’re a fan of Mirror Mask or Coraline, although its definitely for an older audience.
Locke out.
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I think it’s quite amazing from what I remember (read it when I was in grade 5).. It’s a dark story, but very brilliant. Haven’t been able to find another book like it!
Have you ever read Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman?.. Kinda funny I read this tonight actually, about two hours ago I was looking at the book.
No, I haven’t had the pleasure. Gaiman is a master storyteller, so I might have to pick that up later. How is it?
I think it’s quite amazing from what I remember (read it when I was in grade 5).. It’s a dark story, but very brilliant. Haven’t been able to find another book like it!
He’s a good writer but kind of a jerk… He loves the fame but not really the fans…