The Lie And How We Told It by Tommi Parrish

The Lie And How We Told It

Tommi Parrish

126 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction graphic novel lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A friendship fumbles and falls apart after an uncertain encounter in this graphic novel from a remarkable new voice. Parrish’s emotionally loaded, painted graphic novel is is a visual tour de force, always in the service of the author’s themes: na...

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Community Reviews Summary of 355 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 70%
sad 31%
dark 19%
tense 17%
funny 14%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 40%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 5% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.58

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