642 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841155609
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Joe Kavalier, a young Jewish artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdini-esque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create h...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,041 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
funny 45%
reflective 45%
sad 34%
hopeful 27%
challenging 26%
inspiring 17%
dark 13%
informative 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 45% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Antisemitism, GriefModerate
Rape, Death of parent, WarMinor
Abortion, Addiction, Genocide642 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841155609
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Joe Kavalier, a young Jewish artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdini-esque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create h...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,041 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
funny 45%
reflective 45%
sad 34%
hopeful 27%
challenging 26%
inspiring 17%
dark 13%
informative 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 45% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Antisemitism, GriefModerate
Rape, Death of parent, WarMinor
Abortion, Addiction, Genocide