Summer Blonde by Adrian Tomine
Summer Blonde

Adrian Tomine

136 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction comics short stories reflective fast-paced

Description

Adrian Tomine's cult comix series Optic Nerve is finally collected into one sharp-looking hardcover volume. Described as the Raymond Carver of comix, Tomine constructs tales of emotional disconnection with an ear for painfully real dialogue. Combi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 60%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 38%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.67

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