A review by r_lumbrix
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

In the way that I loved Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow even though I’ve never played video games, I loved Kavalier & Clay even though I’ve never read comic books. The two books are similar in many ways—both track the rise of an entertainment form that became an art, through the careers of two partners with an intimate but complicated dynamic. This one was better though, for being much richer in its complexity and broader in its scope. The characters and the writing style had me hooked immediately, and my interest didn’t flag once in its 600+ pages. This is the rare novel that perfectly balances plot, character development, historical context, etc. etc. so that reading it becomes a true EXPERIENCE.
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