Essex County by Jeff Lemire

509 pages first pub 2009 (editions) user-added

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 87%
reflective 78%
sad 58%
hopeful 31%
dark 29%
adventurous 21%
funny 17%
inspiring 14%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 7%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 29%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.3

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