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Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1)

Richard Kadrey
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Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Richard Kadrey

Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

388

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey follows a person named James Stark who escapes from Hell to seek revenge on those who wronged him. Returning to Los Angeles, Stark navigates a world filled with supernatural dangers and confronts his past. The novel blends elements of urban fantasy and noir.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

40,845 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Richard Kadrey's Sandman Slim is praised for its dark humor, gritty urban fantasy setting, and fast-paced action. However, some critics feel the plot can be predictable, and the protagonist's relentless cynicism may not appeal to all readers. Overall, it's an engaging read for fans of hard-boiled supernatural thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1)?

Fans of gritty urban fantasy with a dark edge will relish Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey. Ideal for readers who enjoy Dresden Files by Jim Butcher or The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne, it combines supernatural noir with sharp humor and relentless action. It's perfect for those seeking a raw, magical underworld with an anti-hero protagonist.

4.1

40,845 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

388

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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