The Ghost in the Shell, Volume 1 by Masamune Shirow

The Ghost in the Shell, Volume 1

Ghost in the Shell #1

Masamune Shirow

368 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

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Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg super...

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Community Reviews Summary of 816 reviews

Moods

adventurous 69%
mysterious 50%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
tense 34%
reflective 26%
informative 23%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
sad 11%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 40%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 42% | Character: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.85

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