Summer Blonde by Adrian Tomine

132 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction comics short stories reflective fast-paced
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Description

Adrian Tomine's cult comix series Optic Nerve is finally collected into one sharp-looking hardcover graphic novel. Described as the Raymond Carver of comix, Tomine constructs tales of emotional disconnection with an ear for painfully real dialogue...

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Community Reviews Summary of 790 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 60%
sad 53%
emotional 46%
funny 40%
mysterious 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.65

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