"Sandman" Response (9)

While reading through Neil Gaiman's work "Sandman," I constantly found myself rereading each paper after I would get through it, which I think speaks volumes to the masterful way in which this graphic novel is designed. By taking a second look at each page, I was able to connect the character's dialogue with the various detailed pictures, therefore helping me to better understand the author's work in this case. One thing that I especially liked about this piece was the plot structure and storyline. Reading like a comic book but possessing the depth found in some novels, "Sandman" certainly had a strong story told in a simplistic and easy to grasp manner. Another aspect of this work that I especially enjoyed is that of the illustrations. This piece is really not complete without the vivid and descriptive images of the various characters present in the graphic novel, and the illustrator does a great job of coordinating with the author and using the pictures to enhance the story. Personally, I came out expecting a well written and composed piece considering its author, Neil Gaiman, is one of my favorite writers, with his work "Coraline," holding true as my favorite story of all time. I can safely say that after reading this excerpt, I definitely wasn't let down, and I look forward to reading the rest of the piece in the future.