The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire

The Underwater Welder

Jeff Lemire

224 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction comics graphic novel emotional slow-paced
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Description

Pressure. An underwater welder on an oil rig off the Nova Scotia coast, Jack is used to the pressures of deep-sea work. Nothing, however, could prepare him for the pressures of impending fatherhood. As Jack dives deeper and deeper, he seems to pul...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,221 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 56%
dark 54%
reflective 49%
mysterious 45%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 21%
tense 21%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
funny 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 38%
medium 38%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 25% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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