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108 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 28 April 2009
Description
Shortcomings, Adrian Tomine's first long-form graphic novel, is the story of Ben Tanaka, a confused, obsessive Japanese American male in his late twenties, and his cross-country search for contentment (or at least the perfect girl). Along the way,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,825 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
funny 43%
sad 37%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
dark 17%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, RacismModerate
Homophobia, Sexism, BiphobiaMinor
Ableism, Racial slurs, Car accident
108 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 28 April 2009
Description
Shortcomings, Adrian Tomine's first long-form graphic novel, is the story of Ben Tanaka, a confused, obsessive Japanese American male in his late twenties, and his cross-country search for contentment (or at least the perfect girl). Along the way,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,825 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
funny 43%
sad 37%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
dark 17%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, RacismModerate
Homophobia, Sexism, BiphobiaMinor
Ableism, Racial slurs, Car accident