The Shrinking Man (Richard Matheson's the Shrinking Man) by Richard Matheson, Ted Adams

The Shrinking Man (Richard Matheson's the Shrinking Man)

Richard Matheson, Ted Adams with Mark Torres (Illustrator)

104 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

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And you thought spiders were scary before... This faithful comic-book adaptation brings Richard Matheson's masterful exploration of withering 1950s masculinity to vivid new life. Following a freak accident, family man Scott Carey must confront the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 381 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
tense 65%
dark 48%
mysterious 31%
emotional 27%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
reflective 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 22%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 39% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.58

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