The Essential Calvin And Hobbes by Bill Watterson

The Essential Calvin And Hobbes

Calvin and Hobbes #1-2

Bill Watterson

254 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction comics adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Perhaps the most brilliant comic strip ever created, Calvin and Hobbes continues to entertain with dazzling cartooning and tremendous humor.Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes has been a worldwide favorite since its introduction in 1985. The strip ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,190 reviews

Moods

funny 97%
lighthearted 79%
adventurous 32%
relaxing 25%
reflective 13%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 9%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 88%
medium 8%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | N/A: 12% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 11% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.7

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