656 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679450047
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 19 September 2000
Description
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The epic, beloved novel of two boy geniuses dreaming up superheroes in New York's Golden Age of comics--soon to be a Showtime limited series "It's absolutely gosh-wow, super-colossal--smar...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,047 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
funny 45%
reflective 45%
sad 34%
hopeful 27%
challenging 26%
inspiring 17%
dark 13%
informative 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 45% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Homophobia, Antisemitism, GriefModerate
Rape, Death of parent, WarMinor
Abortion, Addiction, Genocide656 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679450047
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 19 September 2000
Description
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The epic, beloved novel of two boy geniuses dreaming up superheroes in New York's Golden Age of comics--soon to be a Showtime limited series "It's absolutely gosh-wow, super-colossal--smar...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,047 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
funny 45%
reflective 45%
sad 34%
hopeful 27%
challenging 26%
inspiring 17%
dark 13%
informative 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 45% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Antisemitism, GriefModerate
Rape, Death of parent, WarMinor
Abortion, Addiction, Genocide