The Book of Genesis by Robert Crumb

The Book of Genesis

Robert Crumb with Robert Crumb (Illustrator), Robert Alter (Translator)

224 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction art comics religion adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Description

This eagerly awaited graphic work retells the first book of the Bible in a profoundly honest way. Peeling away the theological and scholarly interpretations that have often obscured its most dramatic stories, R. Crumb—using the actual text word ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 281 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
informative 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.9

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