Watchmen by Alan Moore

Watchmen

Watchmen #1-12

Alan Moore

449 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian graphic novel science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin. One of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24,132 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 59%
tense 55%
adventurous 49%
challenging 40%
reflective 35%
emotional 25%
sad 21%
funny 8%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 23%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 18% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 37% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.27

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