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Death: The Time of Your Life (Sandman: Death)
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Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author),
Chris Bachalo , Mark Buckingham , Mark Pennington , Claire Danes
A tale of music, mortality, friendship and death is told in a graphic novel designed for mature readers by author Neil Gaiman. Spinning off from the popular Sandman Library, this is the story of Foxglove, a rising star of the music world who must wrestle with revealing her true sexual orientation as her companion, Hazel, is lured into the realm of Death.
Paperback, 96 pages
Published
December 1st 1997
by Vertigo
(first published March 1996)
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I ended up with this because I had some extras to trade, but I have been curious about Gaiman's version of Death.
There are some really nicely worded passages, and most of the art is quite nice.
Being a WASPy American, I don't have the accepting view of death that people in other countries, cultures, belief systems have, so it's interesting to see Death as a really sweet, cute, Goth-ish, young woman who truly likes everyone.
The plot gives some insight into worlds I don't know,...more
There are some really nicely worded passages, and most of the art is quite nice.
Being a WASPy American, I don't have the accepting view of death that people in other countries, cultures, belief systems have, so it's interesting to see Death as a really sweet, cute, Goth-ish, young woman who truly likes everyone.
The plot gives some insight into worlds I don't know,...more
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Casi inmaculada. Me gustó más que la primera miniserie pero aun así me dejó un poco insatisfecho en un par de aspectos. La historia, la narrativa y el dibujo, muy buenos; la resolución, emotiva y muy bien pensada. Los personajes, queribles y con mucho carisma. Al menos los principales. Porque en cuanto a los secundarios, peca de presentarnos unos sujetos que son muy relevantes para la trama pero no llegan a su "spotlight" en ningún momento. Hay poca intromisión en sus sentimientos y su...more
Airiz C
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In Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman universe, Death is not a “tall guy with a bone face, like a skeletal monk, with a scythe and an hourglass and a big white horse and a penchant for playing chess with Scandinavians” (cliché much, Sexton Furnival). Gaiman’s interpretation of Death is exactly the concept’s opposite: a quirky, perky Goth girl with a jovial demeanor, a down-to-earth aura lingering about her, a sunny smile, and the Egyptian symbol of life dangling around her neck. As if that paradox is not...more
I loved the concept -- I'm going to try the first "Death..." and see how it is. This one started out strong but didn't live up to Death's potential as a character, in my opinion.
The storyline is basicly as follows: Young lesbian mother strikes a deal with Death to save her child - at the same time her partner is pursuing her career as a rock star and that put a strain on their relationship. But Death teaches them the ultimate lesson - both love and life takes sacrifices.
It kind of reminded me of one of my favourite Hans Chrstian Andersen stories The story of a mother.
I actually liked this one even better than the first in the series - so it's five stars plus...more
It kind of reminded me of one of my favourite Hans Chrstian Andersen stories The story of a mother.
I actually liked this one even better than the first in the series - so it's five stars plus...more
I have a feeling (suggested by his afterword) that Gaiman felt that this was a book to mollify the audience who didn't like the first mini (The High Cost of Living). But it does work.
Bachalo & Buckingham have honed their style in the time between these two books, so this one has the same distinctive style but with a slicker, more artful feel. Gaiman's writing has passed through the gauntlet that was the end of the Sandman series, and this book packs an emotional punch High Cost truly lacked...more
Bachalo & Buckingham have honed their style in the time between these two books, so this one has the same distinctive style but with a slicker, more artful feel. Gaiman's writing has passed through the gauntlet that was the end of the Sandman series, and this book packs an emotional punch High Cost truly lacked...more
Although I am a rather adept Neil Gaiman fan I am not exactly pleased with this contribution to the story of Death. We follow a pop singer, Foxglove, around as the people around her either make deals with Death or die to meet her. The message is simple, to have something to die for. To have something worth living for as well. It's about having moments when you know you're alive and when you know that this is all you can do with the life that is given to you. It's a common theme and therefore a b...more
I have to say, Death, as portrayed by Neil Gaiman in The Sandman series, is probably one of my favorite fictional characters of all time. She's so perfectly realized - she's so charming and cute, one wonders how anyone could *not* like her, even though she represents the end of life.
This book doesn't concentrate so much on the character of Death as the previous book, "The Higher Cost of Living" did, but her character still has impact whenever she pops up. The main story a...more
This book doesn't concentrate so much on the character of Death as the previous book, "The Higher Cost of Living" did, but her character still has impact whenever she pops up. The main story a...more
I absolutely loved this book. Yes, Death is a spinoff from the Dream series "the Sandman." Death is Dream's sister. But I'm happy Gaiman came up with stories about her because I really liked her as a character. I was always surprised that Death is a happy goth girl. There are just soooo many things wrong with that idea yet it fits so lovely!!
Anyway.. Death the Time of Your Life is one long story, told in 2 plots - Foxglove and her girlfriend Hazel. It's interesting, sad, and intertwine...more
Anyway.. Death the Time of Your Life is one long story, told in 2 plots - Foxglove and her girlfriend Hazel. It's interesting, sad, and intertwine...more
Kereesa
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Death: The Time of Your Life (which makes me think of that very popularized Green Day song) is a very short series of comics centering on the adventures of Death, Gaiman's character from the Sandman series (which I do have to finish..). In this gn, Death actually doesn't show up for most of the gn, and instead we follow a pop star called Foxglove, who has yet to reveal to the world she is a homosexual, and has a partner named Hazel as well as a child, Alvie. When Hazel gets into some trouble wit...more
I'm going to go with a four stars on this one. I love Neil Gaiman, and the visual depictions are quite amazing. I liked the first Death collection a bit better. I didn't like it as much as I read it, but by the end I grew more fond of it overall. I couldn't really care all that much about the characters, but what made up for it was the way the story included Foxglove's internal desire for freedom, and her partner's desires and memories seemed so circular but true to how people reminisce on the p...more
Più recente e più maturo e persino più triste del primo spin-off dedicato a Death. Un prezioso regalo il ritorno della celebre coppia lesbo di Sandman, qui protagoniste di una storia straordinariamente struggente.
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Se possibile, lo considererei superiore persino a tutta la serie di Sandman. Sarà che io adoro Death (e chi non l'adora?), sarà che Gaiman veramente si impegna a capire e mostrare "l'alto costo della vita", sarà che è il fumetto più triste abbia mai...more
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Se possibile, lo considererei superiore persino a tutta la serie di Sandman. Sarà che io adoro Death (e chi non l'adora?), sarà che Gaiman veramente si impegna a capire e mostrare "l'alto costo della vita", sarà che è il fumetto più triste abbia mai...more
Death: The Time of Your Life is another story which includes Hazel and Foxglove, their son, and Death. You need to have read Death: The High Cost of Living and the volume of the main series which involves them, or you won't really get what the big deal is. It's quite a strange story, in which Hazel actually makes a deal with Death -- something apparently unheard of, and which certainly doesn't seem to fit into The Sandman canon. It basically has a message about/from Death: that she and her job, ...more
Purplycookie
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Morpheus' sister, Death, returns for a second solo outing in a haunting tale of music, mortality, friendship and the power of love in the face of death. In the hands of most ordinary writers, this story would've been a disaster. It juggles a myriad of complex issues, such as sexuality, the fleeting nature of fame, the multiple meanings of love, desire, and commitment, and the value of friendship and life. But this Gaiman we're talking about so rest assured, he's going to take us for a ride that ...more
As morbid as this sounds, I love Death. She is a very collected, young (well, she appears to be) woman.
I've only read two of the Death comics, but I must admit that I love them. They are beautifully written (I expected nothing less from Neil) and well illustrated. And probably one of my favorite qualities about them is how they connect to each other-- and apparently to the Sandman series (which I haven't read, unfortunately).
If you're an adult who still likes comics/graphic n...more
I've only read two of the Death comics, but I must admit that I love them. They are beautifully written (I expected nothing less from Neil) and well illustrated. And probably one of my favorite qualities about them is how they connect to each other-- and apparently to the Sandman series (which I haven't read, unfortunately).
If you're an adult who still likes comics/graphic n...more
Graphic Novel. This sort of follows Death: The High Cost of Living. Hazel and Foxglove are back, and Hazel's making deals with Death to give her little boy a second chance at life. I didn't like this book as much as the previous one. This was more of a traditional "trapped in the underworld, bartering with Death" sort of thing, and there wasn't a lot of Death. She was around, but she didn't say much. It was mostly Hazel and Fox separately recounting the last ten years of their lives. ...more
Wow, 5 stars for that whole first half, so eerie and interesting. I loved the opening when Hazel takes the baby out in the rain, and something bad has happened. And when Larry appears with a warning, it's so good. I really really liked watching Foxglove go through her paces. It was really great.
I wasn't nuts about the story once it came together, though, the deals with Death and the visit to her realm. It was a little simplistic, so, not as exciting as its surroundings. Still, ...more
I wasn't nuts about the story once it came together, though, the deals with Death and the visit to her realm. It was a little simplistic, so, not as exciting as its surroundings. Still, ...more
i really enjoyed this one. although it didn't have lot of plot it was nice to see some characters again/what happened to them as time went on. nice tie-in too w. the first death side story. what i really enjoyed though was larry and boris, the new characters. death herself didn't play much of a part though so if you're looking her i would go to 'high cost' first.
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David Melbie
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Homophobes should definitely read this, but probably won't!
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I love Death!
Illustrated by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, and Mark Pennington. Introductin by Claire Danes.
This series focuses on Foxglove & Hazel, two lesbians that first appeared in A Game of You, Volume Five of The Sandman, and it is a curious tale of love and life, and I quite like it! --From A Reader's Journal, by d r melbie.
This series focuses on Foxglove & Hazel, two lesbians that first appeared in A Game of You, Volume Five of The Sandman, and it is a curious tale of love and life, and I quite like it! --From A Reader's Journal, by d r melbie.
I was kind of surprised by this. It's Neil Gaiman and therefore was brilliant and touching, but it seemed rushed - like an unrevised first draft. Characters weren't given the loving, understanding attention typical of Gaiman; motives were left unexplained; plot points were left unresolved. A lovely comic, but without the force and inspiration behind Sandman.
A continuation of the previous Death story "The high cost of living", this story follows a few minor characters from the Sandman, and while the story is in one sense predictable, the emotional impact is still valid because of the way it's executed. It's an old story told a new way, and the art is flawless as always. A definite must-read.
Of course I like everything by Neil Gaiman, but the character of Death is particularly fascinating. She's so likeable. And she's death. This book continues the story line of two characters in one of the Sandman books, and as always is well written and well thought out. Another good read added to the Sandman collection.
This slim little story picks up a thread from the Sandman series-- Hazel and Foxglove and a bargain with Death...
Death, Sandman's older sister, is cool and kind. And she loves you. She cares about you. And you desperately care about the characters.
What can I say? A friend called when I was 15 pages in and I had to rip myself away from the book, and drove in a dangerous haze, the world of the book is so engrossing. Don't read "Death" and Drive, kids!
If I could see mys...more
Death, Sandman's older sister, is cool and kind. And she loves you. She cares about you. And you desperately care about the characters.
What can I say? A friend called when I was 15 pages in and I had to rip myself away from the book, and drove in a dangerous haze, the world of the book is so engrossing. Don't read "Death" and Drive, kids!
If I could see mys...more
This story does not live up to the expectations set by Death: They High Cost of Living. It focuses on some minor characters from that story, and places them in a musical/romantic/emotional drama that is disappointing coming from Gaiman.
Connected to Gaiman's Sandman universe, this graphic novel focuses on Death. It's a bittersweet story, but it shows how compassionate and kind Death really is. If you love Sandman, even if you don't, do read this! It's worth it!
This was the 2nd of a 2 book set(that each contained 3 stories) about Death from The Sandman Graphic Novel. Dark. Thoughful. Grapples with the complexities of living and what it means to be mortal. One of my all time favorites.
This is another book that picks up on character threads from the Sandman series and the previous Death book - The High cost of living. It's a straightforward and serviceable story, though it's really geared towards those already familiar with the characters and the backstory. The art by Bachalo and Buckingham is very well done, and give the story a big boost. Hard to recommend to the uninitiated.
A nice book- good story. Not as deep and multi-layered as most of Gaiman's books are. I wonder if the fact that the introduction is by Claire Danes hints that this is to be focused towards a female young adult audience.
This was the 2nd of a 2 book set(that each contained 3 stories) about Death from The Sandman Graphic Novel. Dark. Thoughful. Grapples with the complexities of living and what it means to be mortal. One of my all time favorites.
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