Leaving Mayhew

It's only blood, little brother.
Only blood.

I've just finished reading Preludes and Nocturnes, the first collection of Neil Gaiman's Sandman comics. My impressions are mixed; a couple of stories I loved, a couple I thought were okay, and a couple I didn't think too much of (although I'm aware of the purpose they solve in the greater story).

(and yes, I'm aware that there are eight stories, and that that doesn't add up to eight)

Imperfect Hosts is one of my favourites (the ending actually brought a lump to my throat), and A Hope in Hell is pretty good as well. Absolutely loved the depiction of hell in this story. The Sound of her Wings is a nice epilogue. On the other side, I felt 24 Hours had some nice horrific touches but was ultimately unfulfilling, and that Sound and Fury was weak.