Blacksad by Juan Díaz Canales

Blacksad

Blacksad #1-3

Juan Díaz Canales with Juanjo Guarnido (Illustrator)

176 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime graphic novel mystery adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Private investigator John Blacksad is up to his feline ears in mystery, digging into the backstories behind murders, child abductions, and nuclear secrets. Guarnido's sumptuously painted pages and rich cinematic style bring the world of 1950s Amer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 921 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 82%
adventurous 51%
tense 45%
challenging 8%
sad 8%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29%

Average rating

4.15

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