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Y: The Last Man, Vol. 7: Paper Dolls

José Marzán Jr., Brian K. Vaughan, Pia Guerra
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Y: The Last Man, Vol. 7: Paper Dolls

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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José Marzán Jr., Brian K. Vaughan, Pia Guerra

Y: The Last Man, Vol. 7: Paper Dolls

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • Near Future

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Y: The Last Man, Vol. 7: Paper Dolls by José Marzán Jr., Brian K. Vaughan, and Pia Guerra follows Yorick Brown, the last surviving man, as he journeys through Australia seeking an estranged fiancée. The volume explores themes of love, identity, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

28,498 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Y: The Last Man, Vol. 7: Paper Dolls by José Marzán Jr., Brian K. Vaughan, and Pia Guerra delves deeper into Yorick's journey, maintaining its compelling narrative and rich character development. Though some found the pacing slow, the artwork and dialogue were praised for their consistency and depth. An engaging continuation, with minor issues.

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Who Should Read Y: The Last Man, Vol. 7: Paper Dolls?

Readers who revel in post-apocalyptic narratives and complex character development will enjoy Y: The Last Man, Vol. 7: Paper Dolls. Similar to fans of Cormac McCarthy's The Road and Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead, this series blends thrilling survival elements with deep socio-political themes, appealing to mature audiences.

4.4

28,498 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Y: The Last Man comic book series, including Vol. 7: Paper Dolls, draws its name and inspiration from literature, with references to literary figures like William Shakespeare's sonnet that ends with the line "nothing but my name."

In the creative process of Y: The Last Man, Brian K. Vaughan emphasized the exploration of gender roles and societal structures, which continues to contribute to its analysis in gender studies courses.

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Pia Guerra, one of the primary artists for the series, was awarded the Joe Shuster Award for Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Artist, highlighting her work on Y: The Last Man.

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Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australia • Near Future

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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