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Summary: what the heak??
Review: this book makes no sence to me,and what dose this have to do with video games?
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Summary: A second Death!
Review: This collection of Gaiman oeuvre again features the witty and charming Goth-girl, uniquely a people person, called Death. We also revisit Foxglove and Hazel, the rock star and chef lesbian couple introduced in prior Death tales, and their son, Alvie. Indeed, toddling Alvie dies in this series, but Hazel persuades Death to give him back to her. Characterization, ever a Gaiman forte, is no less so here. The principles all far exceed expectations and by tale's end, seem like folksyou know and would like to know better. A relatively minor character, Vito is humorously, yet poignantly portrayed as an underwear model and, while serving as Foxglove's "beard," as she struggles between a desire to publicly come out and the supportive, but cautious advice of her management, he too is shown in the fullness of humanity. There are the usual Gaimanesque plot contortions, which never seem forced or contrived, but merely the natural evocations of the quirky lives the characters realistically live. DC Comics clearly marks this collection as "suggested for mature readers;" while it certainly isn't for children, there is much here for older teens and young adults and the sophisticated plot and characterization will not fail to nail seasoned readers.
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Summary: I had bagels and hot dogs..
Review: This is definitely not the best Gaiman work, nor is it even close to the standard of Sandman. While it is quite a good read, it is very quick with little depth, with a completely bizarre introduction from Tori Amos, and the character of Death is not quite the powerhouse woman I imagine from Sandman. Lets not forget the unusual end section regarding unsafe sex..of all things. The graphics are generally below the standard of Sandman, and the supporting cast are very poorly explored. Both she and Sexton are quite cute characters, and her brief offering of life is nice touch. Cute again, even. This is what Death; the cost of living remains...one of the shallower cuter parts of the Sandman. I am suprised Gaiman did not expand the story, it definitely had the potential.
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Summary: Death is oh so cute
Review: This trade paperback of a cute little girl who is Death is quite amusing. The writing is very sharp. Gaiman is a veteran to telling stories of the non mainstream characters. Is Death so threatening? Why should she ? Gaiman leads the readers to a web of a young girl's journey, full of curiosity and agony as she "does her job." The art, needless to say, is average at best. I dislike this type of almost all black-and-white treatment of a comic book. The art is at times sloppy and lazy, in my opinion. But the writing does not slack off. The originality of the story is another question mark. I thought it wasn't anything new. It was Neil Gaiman, yes, but ground breaking and exciting it is not. I think a gamble on this is ok. But don't gamble on this book with your last dollar.
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Summary: Hazel and Foxglove
Review: Unlike The High Cost of Living, Death is more of a side-character rather a main one. Should have been called Hazel and Foxglove :The Time of Your Life, rather than Death. The story is simple, but interesting and the artwork is awesome!! Recommended.
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Summary: Revisitation is a comforting thing.
Review: While "Death: The High Cost of Living" had a more intriguing storyline, I still loved "Death: The Time of Your Life." The story features Foxglove, a minor character in the first Death graphic novel, and her lover, Hazel. Their trials and tribulations--including Foxglove's sudden rise to fame and the dynamic of having a son, Alvie--are illustrated (no pun intended.) While the story isn't fleshed out as much as it could be, it was still a very enjoyable, engrossing read. The illustrations are beautiful and the emotions were dead-on and lacking in cliche, usually a given in Gaiman & co's work. Foxglove must have been modeled on Ani DiFranco (another reason to love her!) but we don't really learn enough about Hazel. And as mentioned in other reviews, Death is far from the main character here. However, as I've stated, there is a lot to like here, and I do believe this qualifies as a must-have for Death--and Sandman/Gaiman--enthusiasts. (Also an excellent introduction for those not familiar with Gaiman's world, or the world of comics at large.)
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Summary: Not As Awesome As Death Usually Is
Review: While the storyline of this book gets a bit convoluted and seems almost tragectory, it covers some jolly-deep topics, which is what makes it worth reading. However, the big disappointment is how poorly drawn and totally peripheral Death is in this particular book. It's like she's merely some goth ornament, which pissed my feminist self off.
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Summary: Fantastic art, average writing
Review: You see, it's not that this is a mediocre work - it's definitely above average (hence the 3 out of 5 star rating) - it's just that we've been spoiled silly by the brilliant standard of writing, plotting, philosophy and character that Neil Gaiman so generously gave us through the epic run of his, 'Sandman,' series and when we come across a spin-off graphic novel that doesn't quite live up to that standard, of course we're going to be just a wee bit disappointed. With that being said, if you were a fan of the, 'Sandman,' series then you certainly dug the character of Death, and with that of course you have to read this volume as well. While the artwork is brilliant throughout (almost taking on a japanese manga look at times) the writing, sadly, just isn't quite up to snuff. Still, it's a slim enough book to make breezing through quite an effortless and pleasing experience.
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Summary: A beautiful collection depicting Death
Review: You're old. You're in pain. There are more things wrong with your body than there are ailments listed in the Physician's Desk Reference. You wake up at two in the morning, your heart hurting so badly you think it will burst like some sort of morbid party favor. You look up. She's there. Take her hand.
You're young. You're walking across the street. Dimly in the back of your mind you hear the screeching of tires and shouts. Confused, you look up. She's there. Take her hand.
Every single one of us are going to meet her. Death, the second oldest of the nine Endless. Her first appearance in the Sandman story "The Sound of Her Wings" immediately made Death one of the most popular characters of the series. Her first solo appearance, in "Death:the High Cost of Living" depicted her as human, and vulnerable, like the rest of us. Now, after what seems like forever, we once again meet her in all of her glory (carrying a cute little black umbrella no less) in Death:the Time of Your Life.
Introduced by the charming Claire Danes (Romeo and Juliet, My So-called Life), the story picks up a few years after Death:the High Cost of Living left off. Set in California and New York, the focus is on Hazel, Foxglove (curiously cuter than she was in Cost of Living) and Alvie, whom we have only seen as a prominent belly on Hazel. This collection is wonderful, for not only is the artwork superb, (a given when dealing with Neil Gaiman) but the story-line addresses so many important issues. Like how it is to be gay, and unable to come out. Especially being gay and in the media spotlight as Foxglove is. Finding yourself. Is Foxglove really just a megastar with a pretty face, or is she someone else? The Foxglove that belongs not to the adoring public but herself. Love. Death loves everyone. No one is creepy from the inside. Does Foxglove love Hazel as much as Hazel loves her? The pure feeling and thought put into the story will have you turning page after page, and yes, it will make you laugh, and it will make you cry, and beware, it might even make you think.
If, by some chance, while you are reading and you look up, and she's there, take her hand. You won't live to regret it.
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