This was painful. The font was hard to read, the illustrations were primitive, and not, as I originally thought, as a reflection of the town's small-mThis was painful. The font was hard to read, the illustrations were primitive, and not, as I originally thought, as a reflection of the town's small-mindedness. There is nothing to hold on to here....more
This is like so many middle volumes: it holds a lot back. The first and the last are always the most dynamic. So, we get some clues and a lot of backsThis is like so many middle volumes: it holds a lot back. The first and the last are always the most dynamic. So, we get some clues and a lot of backstory.
The most intriguing character is Adrian's mother. Why does she manipulate her son and want him to manipulate others? Is she an alien? She's something different, and Adrian is the most connected to this crazy world, so who knows....more
Damn. The writers sure know how to hook a reader. I don't know who is on the level and who is corrupt. This is a well-crafted spy mystery.Damn. The writers sure know how to hook a reader. I don't know who is on the level and who is corrupt. This is a well-crafted spy mystery....more
I don't know quite how to describe this compilation of interconnected stories, except to say that they are fascinating. The setting took me back in maI don't know quite how to describe this compilation of interconnected stories, except to say that they are fascinating. The setting took me back in many ways. Most of the characters have been disappointed by life, and have in turn, disappointed the people in their lives, sometimes severely. That makes their stories ring truer. The time period focuses primarily on the 50s, 60s, and 70s, but it's clear that the more times change, the more some things stay the same.
CW: There is some disturbing violence, and not always just to people.
As an aside, the print is tiny. Perhaps it was originally printed on larger pages? Anyhow, I used a magnifying glass, which helped tremendously....more
This was really good, and I'm so glad I read the actual history the story is based on, explained in an almost conversational way at the end of the booThis was really good, and I'm so glad I read the actual history the story is based on, explained in an almost conversational way at the end of the book.
Not only is it a good story about racism, bigotry, and replacement theory ideology, but it also focuses on embracing your whole true self. I really enjoyed it....more
Sci fi, Adventure, the Mutiverse, family trauma, brokenness, rage, loyalty, power . . . This amazing epic/saga tackles just about everything and is stSci fi, Adventure, the Mutiverse, family trauma, brokenness, rage, loyalty, power . . . This amazing epic/saga tackles just about everything and is stuffed full of more plot than I usually see in any ten graphic novels put together. Cannot recommend enough. Block out several hours. This is over 1k pages. Yet, I read it in one sitting, finishing at 3AM, because I just couldn't stop reading....more
I'm feeling a bit mixed on this one. I felt similarly when I've experienced David Small's work previously. I do like the art. This is a trio of storieI'm feeling a bit mixed on this one. I felt similarly when I've experienced David Small's work previously. I do like the art. This is a trio of stories about overwhelming dread. The first story is underdeveloped even for a graphic short story. It has a one-note premise which it rings over and over.
The second story is better. It has a (rapidly) beating heart of anxiety. My arachnophobic self was definitely unnerved.
The third story is the standout winner: a perfect representation of the Cassandra effect: when you see horrible events coming, but no one else does, and no one would believe you if you told them. The story presents danger and gnawing fear in fully realized expressiveness. Barely disguised horror stands right in front of them, but the people cannot see that the threat is real, and that soon, it will mercilessly destroy their nation....more
I really enjoyed this graphic novel: the artistic style, the story, the little twist and turns, the meet cute sweetness, the inclusiveness, the messagI really enjoyed this graphic novel: the artistic style, the story, the little twist and turns, the meet cute sweetness, the inclusiveness, the messages about courage, trust, and especially about not allowing one company to have both too much power and to have government beholden to them....more
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