Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan

Tales from Outer Suburbia

Shaun Tan

96 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy graphic novel short stories adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Breathtakingly illustrated and hauntingly written, Tales from Outer Suburbia is by turns hilarious and poignant, perceptive and goofy. Through a series of captivating and sophisticated illustrated stories, Tan explores the precious strangeness of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,109 reviews

Moods

reflective 57%
mysterious 53%
adventurous 46%
funny 44%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 36%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 32%
relaxing 25%
dark 15%
sad 7%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 20%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | N/A: 30% | Plot: 19% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 23% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

4.29

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