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The Sandman, Vol. 5: A Game of You

Bryan Talbot, Dick Giordano, Shawn McManus, Colleen Doran, Neil Gaiman, George Pratt, Stan Woch, Todd Klein
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The Sandman, Vol. 5: A Game of You

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Bryan Talbot, Dick Giordano, Shawn McManus, Colleen Doran, Neil Gaiman, George Pratt, Stan Woch, Todd Klein

The Sandman, Vol. 5: A Game of You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Sandman, Vol. 5: A Game of You by Bryan Talbot, Dick Giordano, Shawn McManus, Colleen Doran, Neil Gaiman, George Pratt, Stan Woch, and Todd Klein follows a young woman named Barbie as she navigates a dream world threatened by a dark force. The narrative explores themes of identity and transformation.

Reviews & Readership

4.6

69,377 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Vol. 5: A Game of You offers a dreamlike narrative brimming with rich, complex themes and compelling characters. The artwork by Talbot, Giordano, McManus, Doran, Pratt, Woch, and Klein enhances the story's immersive quality. Some readers, however, may find the plot meandering. Overall, it's a visually stunning and thought-provoking addition to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sandman, Vol. 5: A Game of You?

The ideal reader for The Sandman, Vol. 5: A Game of You by Neil Gaiman et al. is a fan of dark fantasy and psychological thrillers. They likely appreciate complex narratives and character-driven plots similar to those in American Gods by Gaiman or Hellboy by Mike Mignola. Readers enjoy exploring themes of identity and dreams within a richly-constructed mythic universe.

4.6

69,377 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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