Killing and Dying: Stories by Adrian Tomine

Killing and Dying: Stories

Optic Nerve #12-14

Adrian Tomine

121 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction comics short stories emotional funny reflective slow-paced

Description

"One of the most gifted graphic novelists of our time." —WiredKilling and Dying is a stunning showcase of the possibilities of the graphic novel medium and a wry exploration of loss, creative ambition, identity, and family dynamics. With this work...

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Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 60%
dark 55%
sad 48%
funny 42%
tense 13%
challenging 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 41%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

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3.81

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