The Contradictions by Sophie Yanow

The Contradictions

Sophie Yanow

200 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction comics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The Eisner Award–winning story about a student figuring out radical politics in a messy worldSophie is young and queer and into feminist theory. She decides to study abroad, choosing Paris for no firm reason beyond liking French comics. Feeling a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
adventurous 47%
emotional 28%
lighthearted 21%
hopeful 18%
funny 13%
dark 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
inspiring 7%
challenging 5%
tense 5%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 29%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.27

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