V for Vendetta by Alan Moore

V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta #1-10

Alan Moore with David Lloyd (Illustrator)

288 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction comics dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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Description

This is a frightening and powerful story of the loss of freedom and individuality in a totalitarian England. Written against a backdrop of third term Thatcherism and tabloid rants against minorities, this is a work of startling clarity.

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Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 58%
tense 58%
challenging 38%
adventurous 37%
reflective 37%
emotional 28%
sad 21%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 10%
informative 8%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.12

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