368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781626723566
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: First Second
Publication date: 30 March 2021
Description
Poet and novelist Hiromi Goto effortlessly blends wry, observational slice-of-life literary fiction with poetic magical realism in the tender and surprising graphic novel Shadow Life, with haunting art from debut artist Ann Xu. When Kumiko's well...
Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
funny 48%
dark 36%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 23%
mysterious 23%
sad 21%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Car accidentModerate
Medical content, Death of parent, Injury/injury detailMinor
Terminal illness, Addiction, Animal death
368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781626723566
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: First Second
Publication date: 30 March 2021
Description
Poet and novelist Hiromi Goto effortlessly blends wry, observational slice-of-life literary fiction with poetic magical realism in the tender and surprising graphic novel Shadow Life, with haunting art from debut artist Ann Xu. When Kumiko's well...
Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
funny 48%
dark 36%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 23%
mysterious 23%
sad 21%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%
challenging 8%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Car accidentModerate
Medical content, Death of parent, Injury/injury detailMinor
Terminal illness, Addiction, Animal death