Victor LaValle's Destroyer by Dietrich Smith, Victor LaValle

160 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction comics horror challenging dark reflective fast-paced

Description

The legacy of Frankenstein’s monster collides with the sociopolitical tensions of the present-day United States.Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein beseeched his creator for love and companionship, but in 2017, the monster has long discarded any notions o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
emotional 50%
tense 39%
challenging 36%
sad 36%
adventurous 34%
reflective 21%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 10%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 19% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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