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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

ISBN: 9780312282998
Release Date: 25 Aug 2001
Average rating: (read by 217 members)

Categories: Historical fiction

This brilliant epic novel set in New York and Prague introduces us to two misfit young men who make it big by creating comic-book superheroes. Joe Kavalier, a young artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdiniesque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City. His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create heroes, stories, and art for the latest novelty to hit America the comic book. Inspired by their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create the "Escapists," "The Monitor," and "Luna Moth," inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men.

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	chanab
	Rated it 1 months ago

Chabon loses it a bit at the end- the book goes on too long but the first 90% is exhilirating.

	Spireite Full Review
	Rated it 3 months ago

A fantasic read. It takes a well-worn period of time and manages to find some new pathways. The depiction of the comic explosion in America captures the perspiration and the desperation of the times. This is a well-crafted novel that is so enjoyable...

	Morphrob
	Rated it 5 months ago

My favourite book of recent years. Fantastic story about love, loss and story telling. Set against a backdrop stretching from the beginning of the second world war and detailing the birth of the comic book.
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