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Watchmen

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by Alan Moore (Goodreads Author)

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What is so great about Watchmen? I'm about over 100 pages in the book, and so far I don't get the major appeal. I don't think the book is bad, I was just expecting more. The book is in the ''100 best novels -Time Magazine'' and is considered one of the best novel's/Graphic-Novel's ever made. Does the book get any better, or is it just me?
Thomas There was one line in the book that created an epiphany moment for me.

** not sure if I would call this a spoiler but it does come later in the book.

T…moreThere was one line in the book that created an epiphany moment for me.

** not sure if I would call this a spoiler but it does come later in the book.

They quote J.F.K's undelivered speech in Texas "we in this country, in this generation, are by destiny, rather than choice, the watchmen on the walls of world freedom" (p. 366). I am unsure of whether Kennedy intended to deliver these words.

Regardless, it crystalized a moment in my mind where the intricacy and beauty of the novel seemed tangible. A graphic novel is, I would argue (at the point of publication), an American and juvenile medium. Yet this particular graphic novel tackles problems that have plagued humanity since the beginning of time. In essence, it is literature. These aren't superheroes, they are psychologically rich characters trying the save the world.

The times we live in today echo the fragility of those early nuclear days. A time when daily discoveries in technology and science make us feel smaller and more hopeless.

Maybe one way of countering the doomsday clock that is ticking down is by putting on a mask and trying to make a difference.

I think the book builds to a crescendo, and I would recommend sticking with it.(less)
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hat happens in this book
Jared More masks than hats.
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Don't you think the ending was a bit unsatisfying? With none of the heroes, especially Nite Owl, ignoring completely the fate of Rorschach? Comparatively, the movie ended well.
Austin I think the ending was great but that just my opinion because think of this killing 1000000 to save 100000000 and there to be world peace but built on…moreI think the ending was great but that just my opinion because think of this killing 1000000 to save 100000000 and there to be world peace but built on a lie and then finding out that(less)
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I've watch the movie. Should I read the book or it's a waste of money?
Ale The book is infinitely superior to the movie. I watched it a while back and stayed away from the book for so long because of the disappointment that m…moreThe book is infinitely superior to the movie. I watched it a while back and stayed away from the book for so long because of the disappointment that movie was. I was so wrong. Even if you already know what's going to happen, the book works in so many ways that the movie just couldn't adapt.(less)
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Is this book for kids?
Levi Cullum Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
This book has language, rape, nudity, sex, extreme violence, and disturbing pictures. I wou…moreNooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
This book has language, rape, nudity, sex, extreme violence, and disturbing pictures. I would only recommend this to a child already exposed to that sort of materiel, and only teenage at that. This book is very good, but it's very dark. (less)
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