I Kill Giants by J.M. Ken Niimura, Joe Kelly

244 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 87%
adventurous 67%
sad 63%
dark 51%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
funny 22%
tense 21%
reflective 20%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
lighthearted 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.12

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