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 1,229 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
lighthearted 53%
mysterious 53%
adventurous 42%
funny 42%
emotional 32%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 31%
relaxing 26%
dark 15%
sad 7%
challenging 3%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 22%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | N/A: 31% | Plot: 22% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

N/A: 54% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

4.3

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