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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

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narpetcards's review

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

maura_kathleen's review

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adventurous dark inspiring slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It was a long time ago and I remember really liking it... so much so that seven years later, I forced my husband to read it too. Of course, when he wanted to talk about it, I couldn't remember anything, so perhaps it's time for a re-read.

gdairaghi's review against another edition

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4.0

Striking sentences, detailed historical context, emotional plot lines and character development. I did feel my engagement waning at points

lindsayaunderwood's review

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book. It has everything. Superheroes. Magicians. Historical fiction. Good story. Up until the last third of this book it was a 5. No doubt. The last bit jumps through time it was hard for me to keep up. It got less lighthearted and much slower. Overall loved.

mollyluckhurst's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

beautiful and heart-wrenching; as good now as it was when i first read it

djbeyers75's review

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5.0

There are only a couple of books that have made me miss my subway stop; "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" is one of them. A must read for those who relish good writing.