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While this volume doesn't focus too much on the Sandman, but rather someone who's life he affected in previous volumes, it does tell an engaging story and leaves the reader with a definite creep factor at some points.

Each of the characters were unique and there are a couple I would like to see more of (Thessaly!). It was a definite adventure as the women struggled with their own identities and relationships, along with supernatural elements. I found Wanda's story to be the most powerful and compelling. The magical element and spells were creative and added to the surreal nature of the story. And it definitely contained one creepy moment that I could barely stand to look at. I have a strong stomach but... ew.

While the series main character is noticeably absent, that didn't take away from my enjoyment or the trademark flow of Gaiman's dialogue. I loved it!

r_lea's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

isorbma's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

sincrusade's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

samrushingbooks's review against another edition

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5.0

This collection tells another story with Barbie and flips back and forth from the real world in New York and this dream world where Barbie is Princess Barbara. There was a bit with Dream and a little cameo by Death, which is always fun, and we got to see what happens when one of the little dream worlds comes to an end, something I thought was pretty interesting. I can't believe I'm now halfway through the series; I think it'll be bittersweet when I reach the end, but then again, there are always more adventures to be found in our dreams, right?

stopnodont's review against another edition

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5.0

What's so special about this series as it continues is how the story is pivoting away from Sandman as the central character and instead becoming a collection of individual stories in which Sandman/Morpheus is just the common thread. This volume is ~150 pages and Morpheus appears on maybe 20 of them.

I was in no rush to read this volume, and I'm in no rush to read the next volume either. I know it will be great, and there's something special about letting a great book sit on the shelf for the opportune moment. Almost like a fine wine - volume six waits patiently on the shelf for whatever occasion I deem appropriate to crack it open. Could be tomorrow, could be next year. There's no risk of me forgetting where I left off.

bobinstein's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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