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A review by machinations
Watchmen (2019 Edition) by Alan Moore
Did not finish book. Stopped at 88%.
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“Juxtaposition of wish fulfillment violence and infantile imagery, desire to regress be free of responsibility… this all says ‘war.’ We should buy accordingly.”
the superhero satire. the text.
the superhero satire. the text.
Graphic: Blood, Genocide, Gore, Animal death, and Death
Moderate: Xenophobia, Vomit, War, Suicide, Racism, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, and Murder
Minor: Gun violence, Lesbophobia, Cancer, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Ableism