Keeping Two by Jordan Crane

Keeping Two

Jordan Crane

316 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction graphic novel literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Crane's formal use of the comics medium -- threading several timelines and the interior and exterior lives of its protagonists together to create an increasing, almost Hitchcockian sense of dread and paranoia -- is masterful. But as the title hin...

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Moods

emotional 90%
dark 60%
reflective 60%
sad 58%
tense 38%
challenging 33%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 39%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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