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The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones

D'Israeli, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Kevin Nowlan, Frank McConnell, Neil Gaiman, Marc Hempel, Teddy Kristiansen, Dean Ormston, Richard Case, Todd Klein
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Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various, Multidimensional • Timeless

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones by Gaiman, Hempel, Kristiansen, Dillon, D'Israeli, Ormston, Case, Nowlan, Vess, Klein, and McConnell is a graphic novel exploring themes of mythology, revenge, and the complexities of dreams. It follows characters through a dark narrative intertwined with the realm of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams.

Reviews & Readership

4.7

52,744 ratings

93%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones by Neil Gaiman and a talented team of artists is a visually rich and narratively complex installment of the series. Praised for its intricate storytelling and dark themes, some readers found the shifting art styles jarring. Overall, it's a compelling but occasionally disjointed continuation of the beloved saga.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones?

A reader who cherishes dark fantasy, complex narratives, and mythological elements will find The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones captivating. Fans of Neil Gaiman's intricate storytelling and Tolkienesque world-building in American Gods or Alan Moore's depth in Watchmen will particularly enjoy this graphic novel.

4.7

52,744 ratings

93%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various, Multidimensional • Timeless

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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