V for Vendetta by Alan Moore

V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta #1-10

Alan Moore with David Lloyd (Illustrator)

288 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction comics dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

This is a frightening and powerful story of the loss of freedom and individuality in a totalitarian England. Written against a backdrop of third term Thatcherism and tabloid rants against minorities, this is a work of startling clarity.

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Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 57%
tense 57%
challenging 39%
adventurous 37%
reflective 37%
emotional 28%
inspiring 21%
sad 21%
hopeful 11%
informative 8%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 26% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.11

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