The Viewer by Shaun Tan, Gary Crew

The Viewer

Shaun Tan, Gary Crew

32 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

For Tristan, the city dump was a treasure trove full of history. He would take each sad, broken, and dirty thing apart to see how each could be made to tick, whir, or ring. Then he found the box. It was filled with lenses, a microscope, a monocle,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

4.0

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