I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly

184 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction comics fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Barbara Thorson, a girl battling monsters both real and imagined, kicks butt, takes names, and faces her greatest fear in this bittersweet, coming-of-age story called "Best Indy Book of 2008" by IGN.

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Moods

emotional 84%
adventurous 65%
sad 65%
dark 53%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 28%
funny 26%
tense 26%
reflective 21%
mysterious 19%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 39%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.1

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