Watchmen by Alan Moore

Watchmen

Watchmen #1-12

Alan Moore with Dave Gibbons (Illustrator)

436 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian graphic novel science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Rorschach, a half-psychotic vigilante, must convince his ex team-mates, now middle-aged and retired, that he has uncovered a plot to murder the remaining superheroes - along with millions of innocent civilians... Even reunited, will the remnants o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21,325 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 59%
tense 55%
adventurous 50%
challenging 40%
reflective 35%
emotional 24%
sad 21%
funny 8%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 24%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 19% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.26

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