Summer Blonde by Adrian Tomine

132 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction comics short stories reflective fast-paced

Description

Adrian Tomine's cult comix series Optic Nerve is finally collected into one sharp-looking hardcover graphic novel. Described as the Raymond Carver of comix, Tomine constructs tales of emotional disconnection with an ear for painfully real dialogue...

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Community Reviews Summary of 619 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
funny 57%
mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
sad 42%
tense 42%
emotional 28%
inspiring 14%

Pace

fast 40%
slow 30%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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