Killing and Dying by Adrian Tomine

Killing and Dying

Optic Nerve #12-14

Adrian Tomine

121 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction comics short stories emotional funny reflective slow-paced
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"One of the most gifted graphic novelists of our time." --"Wired"Killing and Dying" is a stunning showcase of the possibilities of the graphic novel medium and a wry exploration of loss, creative ambition, identity, and family dynamics. With this ...

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Moods

reflective 67%
emotional 58%
dark 57%
sad 43%
funny 41%
challenging 11%
hopeful 10%
tense 8%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 30%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 31% | No: 16% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

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3.82

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