639 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312282998
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Joe Kavalier, a young Jewish artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdini-esque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create h...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,992 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
reflective 46%
funny 45%
sad 34%
hopeful 27%
challenging 25%
inspiring 16%
dark 13%
informative 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | 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, DeathMinor
Addiction, Genocide, Incest639 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312282998
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Joe Kavalier, a young Jewish artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdini-esque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create h...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,992 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
reflective 46%
funny 45%
sad 34%
hopeful 27%
challenging 25%
inspiring 16%
dark 13%
informative 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 44% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | 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, DeathMinor
Addiction, Genocide, Incest