Empire State: A Love Story by Jason Shiga
Empire State: A Love Story

Jason Shiga

Empire State: A Love Story

Jason Shiga

144 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction comics romance challenging sad fast-paced

Description

Jimmy is a stereotypical geek who works at the library in Oakland, California, and is trapped in his own torpidity. Sara is his best friend, but she wants to get a life (translation: an apartment in Brooklyn and a publishing internship). When Sara...

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Community Reviews Summary of 283 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
funny 75%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.02

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