Killing and Dying: Stories by Adrian Tomine

Killing and Dying: Stories

Optic Nerve #12-14

Adrian Tomine

121 pages first pub 2015 (editions) user-added

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 63%
reflective 63%
dark 55%
sad 51%
funny 40%
tense 12%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 41%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 29% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

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3.81

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