Batman, Volume 2: The City of Owls by Scott Snyder

208 pages first pub 2013 (view editions)

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This volume is perfect for the reader who craves a relentless, shadow-drenched thriller where every revelation about a hidden power structure makes the hero—and the city itself—feel more fragile and fallible.

Description

For over a century, the Court of Owls has ruled Gotham City in secret--their reach inescapable, their power unstoppable.  Until they battled the Batman.  Gotham's vigilante protector managed to escape the talons of the Court with his mind and body...

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Community Reviews

4.11
based on 3,059 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

adventurous: 70%

mysterious: 64%

tense: 53%

emotional: 23%

challenging: 11%

reflective: 6%

sad: 5%

inspiring: 4%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 2%

funny: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

62% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

49% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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