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whitneyborup's review
3.0
Not exactly what I was looking for, but it's a succinct, entertaining history of the character. There are a couple insights into how/why the character has evolved/not evolved. But mostly it's a series of anecdotes about how various creators have contributed to the Superman character.
trin's review
4.0
I loved Tom De Haven's reimagining of the Superman mythos, the utterly enchanting [b:It's Superman|198076|It's Superman! A Novel|Tom De Haven|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172609123s/198076.jpg|435262] It seems he can pull off a great nonfiction look at Supes, too, with Our Hero, a fantastic exploration of the character’s real-life origin story, his ups and downs, and his lasting cultural impact. De Haven comes across like the wise fanboy on a hill—he's got both the perspective and the enthusiasm. Even if you're not a big fan of the Man of Steel—and I'm not—this book is a joy to read: a thoughtful investigation into why stories and characters are so important, into how an alien from Krypton can help us think about what makes us human.
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