Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth by Chris Ware

Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth

Chris Ware

380 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction comics graphic novel emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

"This first book from Chicago author Chris Ware is a pleasantly-decorated view at a lonely and emotionally-impaired 'everyman' (Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth), who is provided, at age 36, the opportunity to meet his father for the firs...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,421 reviews

Moods

sad 79%
emotional 62%
challenging 55%
dark 55%
reflective 51%
tense 18%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 21%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.86

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