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The Wake (The Sandman #10)

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Comics & Graphic Novels Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy Fiction Horror

by Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli, Jon J. Muth, Charles Vess, Mikal Gilmore

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4.53 (32.4K ratings)
calendar_today 1996
description 191 pages

The Wake by Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli, Jon J. Muth, Charles Vess, Mikal Gilmore holds a exceptional rating of 4.53 out of 5, based on 32.4K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 191 pages.

About The Wake

When a Dream ends, there is only one thing left to do...THE WAKEIn which the repercussions of the Death of Lord Morpheus are felt, and, in an epilogue, William Shakespeare learns the price of getting what you want.This is the tenth and final volume of Neil Gaiman's Sandman, described by author Mikal Gilmore in his introduction as "nothing less than a popular culture masterpiece, and a work that is braver, smarter and more meaningful than just about anything "high culture" has produced during the same period."Reprints issues #70-75.

Detail Value
Author Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli, Jon J. Muth, Charles Vess, Mikal Gilmore
Published 1996
Pages 191
Genres Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror
Average Rating 4.53 / 5.00
Total Ratings 32,360

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.5
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32.4K ratings
With a rating of 4.53, The Wake is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.21, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.53
This Book
4.21
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Wake?

The Wake is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Wake worth reading?

Based on 32.4K reader ratings, The Wake has an average score of 4.53 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is The Wake?

The Wake has 191 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Wake?

The Wake was written by Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli, Jon J. Muth, Charles Vess, Mikal Gilmore. It was first published in 1996.

What is the ISBN for The Wake?

The ISBN-13 for The Wake is 9781563892880.0.

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