Essex County by Jeff Lemire

510 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction comics graphic novel sports adventurous emotional medium-paced
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Where does a young boy turn when his whole world suddenly disappears? What turns two brothers from an unstoppable team into a pair of bitterly estranged loners? How does the simple-hearted care of one middle-aged nurse reveal the scars of an entir...

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Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 80%
sad 56%
hopeful 27%
dark 23%
adventurous 20%
challenging 15%
funny 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 13%
lighthearted 7%
tense 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 32%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.28

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