Not sure why some people are kinda down on this book. I was surprised that Barbie of all people resurfaced in this story, but I loved how her story resulted from the aftermath of The Sandman Volume 2. Maybe people just prefer the darker fantasy setting, but I thought Barbie's struggle to bounce back from her divorce and find who she is apart from being Ken's wife was compelling. The themes of identity, dreams OF our identity, and how we reinvent ourselves to either conform or better reflect who we are were well utilized, and I ended up really liking the secondary characters too! I really hope we see Barbie's neighbors show up in other stories! The final few pages are GUT WRENCHING but a great ending. Worth a read.