The Lighthouse by Paco Roca

The Lighthouse

Paco Roca

64 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction comics historical emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Description

Francisco, a wounded, despairing sixteen-year-old Republican guard in the Spanish Civil War, is trying to flee to freedom by crossing the French border. In his escape, he encounters an old remote lighthouse, far from the warring factions. He is gr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
hopeful 40%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.55

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