Annotation
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 theEscapists,The Monitor, andLuna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men.
Awards
2001 California Book Awards
2000 New York City Book Awards
2001 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards
2001 Pulitzer Prize
Characters
| Name | Kavalier, Joe |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Traits | Jewish |
| Czech | |
| Immigrant | |
| Name | Clay, Sam |
| Gender | Male |
| Traits | American |
| Jewish | |
| Name | Saks, Rosa |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Genre | Historical Coming of age --Humorous Fiction |
| Topics | Artists Cousins World War II Comic strips Escapism Love triangles Friendship Loss American Dream |
| Setting | Brooklyn, New York |