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368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781626723566
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: First Second
Publication date: 30 March 2021
Description
Poet and novelist Hiromi Goto effortlessly blends wry, observational slice-of-life literary fiction with poetic magical realism in the tender and surprising graphic novel Shadow Life, with haunting art from debut artist Ann Xu. When Kumiko's well...
Community Reviews Summary of 714 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
funny 47%
hopeful 42%
dark 37%
adventurous 32%
mysterious 24%
sad 22%
inspiring 15%
tense 11%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Car accident, Death of parentModerate
Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, CancerMinor
Terminal illness, Blood, Addiction
368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781626723566
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: First Second
Publication date: 30 March 2021
Description
Poet and novelist Hiromi Goto effortlessly blends wry, observational slice-of-life literary fiction with poetic magical realism in the tender and surprising graphic novel Shadow Life, with haunting art from debut artist Ann Xu. When Kumiko's well...
Community Reviews Summary of 714 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
funny 47%
hopeful 42%
dark 37%
adventurous 32%
mysterious 24%
sad 22%
inspiring 15%
tense 11%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 3%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Car accident, Death of parentModerate
Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, CancerMinor
Terminal illness, Blood, Addiction