Essex County by Jeff Lemire

510 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction comics graphic novel sports adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

Where does a young boy turn when his whole world suddenly disappears? What turns two brothers from an unstoppable team into a pair of bitterly estranged loners? How does the simple-hearted care of one middle-aged nurse reveal the scars of an entir...

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Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 82%
sad 62%
dark 31%
hopeful 27%
adventurous 24%
funny 17%
mysterious 13%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%
challenging 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 23%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.29

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