The Ghost in the Shell 1 by Shirow Masamune

The Ghost in the Shell 1

Ghost in the Shell #1

Shirow Masamune

368 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction comics manga adventurous medium-paced

Description

Now a major motion picture Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly conver...

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Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 44%
dark 44%
tense 44%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
informative 22%
reflective 22%
sad 22%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

slow 37%
fast 37%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.85

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