Empire State: A Love Story by Jason Shiga

Empire State: A Love Story

Jason Shiga with John Pham (Illustrator)

144 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction comics romance challenging sad fast-paced
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Description

Jimmy is a stereotypical geek who works at the library in Oakland, California, and is trapped in his own torpidity. Sara is his best friend, but she wants to get a life (translation: an apartment in Brooklyn and a publishing internship). When Sara...

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Community Reviews Summary of 345 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
funny 42%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.03

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