Gods' Man: A Novel in Woodcuts by Lynd Ward

Gods' Man: A Novel in Woodcuts

Woodcuts #1

Lynd Ward

160 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction art comics emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The most important work of American artist and illustrator Lynd Ward, Gods' Man is a powerfully evocative novel, told entirely through woodcuts. Ward (1905–85), in employing the concept of the wordless pictorial narrative, acknowledged his predece...

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Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.95

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