This is a rare book that gets better as it goes. Unfortunately it is still poorly written. And that is not even taking into account the attempts at humor, which are frequent, and almost always a failure.
The book has not aged well either. It is filled with references to the late '70s, that don't always hold up.
It's biggest strength is its groundbreaking take on Superheroes, now referred to as ‘deconstruction.' The problem is, it has been done subsequently. A lot. And frankly, a lot better.
Yes, there are moments of worthy philosophical musings, but they are fleeting.
Thankfully, it is a short book.
Despite the negative review, I enjoyed it as a comic book fan. And I would still recommend it to dedicated fans. It is the earliest precursor to the current take on Superheroes in comics, movies, and TV.
Beautifully written story about the hardships women face living in Afghanistan. Even better than The Kite Runner.
Hosseini edifies with his historically accurate backgrounds, and knowledge of Afghan culture. He moves the reader with poignant prose about the sacrifices parents make in the hopes of giving their children a better life than their own.
In this, just his second book, Hosseini has become a must read.
If you are not into “Geek Culture,” this book may be an above-average read at best. But if you are a fan of 80's pop culture, comics, sci-fi, and most of all, video games, you MUST read this book.
The world Cline creates is truly amazing. But as fantastical as it is, this book is a harbinger of where we are headed technologically, and as a culture.
I look forward to the author's next book.
Jeff Loeb shows us what it would be like for a farm boy to leave a small town for the big city and embrace his destiny.
Tim Sale channels Norman Rockwell and shows us a picturesque Smallville like we've never seen before.
A great starting point for new Superman or graphic novel fans.
The greatest Superman story ever written.
Grant Morrison's writing and Frank Quietly's art combines to show off the comic book medium at its finest.