368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250831347
Format: Digital
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 555 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
funny 46%
hopeful 41%
dark 37%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 24%
sad 21%
inspiring 13%
tense 11%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Car accident, GriefModerate
Medical content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Terminal illness, Blood, Addiction
368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250831347
Format: Digital
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 555 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
funny 46%
hopeful 41%
dark 37%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 24%
sad 21%
inspiring 13%
tense 11%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Car accident, GriefModerate
Medical content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Terminal illness, Blood, Addiction