I particularly enjoyed how, like H.P. Lovecraft, Chabon weaves historical facts and persons in with the historical fiction of his novel, right down to the footnotes. It has gotten me interested in reading some of the books he cites in the Author's Note about the history of the comic book. All Customer Reviews Avg. While the detail is overwhelming, it is also awkwardly integrated into the story. At times the plot seems lost, and then, all of a sudden, like magic, it is there in full Hollywood-style melodrama.
Some moments are absolutely implausible.
A Model World and Other Stories. 1st British edit., hardcover. Correct errors and omissions in this listing. Track your recent orders . View or change your orders in Your Account .