Sandman
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Sandman
Neil Gaiman
8 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2011–2022.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
Mixed in with the magical fantasy and high adventure, there are major philosophical themes of what it means to be free–and for Lucifer it is to absolve oneself from all concept of or involvement with worshipping a deity.
Neil Gaiman's Sandman dramatic audiobook (part I) is so good.
I also started Neil Gaiman's Sandman series. I realize I'm about 10 years behind everyone else, and I've found it most deserving of all of the hubbub.
The Sandman by Neil Gaiman. Honestly it is as great as the comics.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What is your favorite fiction book? 2022 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Favorite audio book for long drives? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books are you currently reading? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2015? 2015 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you've read in 2015 2015 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best book you read in 2011 2011 · 1 recommendation