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It could be fun but it’s Marvel
The art is mostly nice with some really epic panels and interesting locations, though in some places it looks weird, especially the lightsaber trails in the air, and some fights are hard to follow.
The concept of Vader’s first mission is cool and there’s a nice scene where he makes a red lightsaber, but it’s over very quickly and characters talk too much—telling the reader some information, telling each other very obvious things or their motivation or what they think—, especially during fights.
Another bland project from Marvel.
It could be fun but it’s Marvel
The art is mostly nice with some really epic panels and interesting locations, though in some places it looks weird, especially the lightsaber trails in the air, and some fights are hard to follow.
The concept of Vader’s first mission is cool and there’s a nice scene where he makes a red lightsaber, but it’s over very quickly and characters talk too much—telling the reader some information, telling each other very obvious things or their motivation or what they think—, especially during fights.
Another bland project from Marvel.
Wyld adventure
Old fashioned fantasy with legends about giants, necromancers and, of course, dragons. The writing style is great especially for a debut—the dialogues feel pretty similar to how real people talk, smooth transitions from one event to another and really interesting legends. Also there are really well made descriptions, which I usually don't like in books, with awesome, funny comparisons.
A lot of very epic battles against very dangerous and awesome monsters. Cool bounty hunters and new bands. Some heartbreaking moments.
And the infamous Horde—and the forest where it came from—is insane featuring a lot of unusual, horrifying monsters.
And the ending is just beautiful.
Looking forward to reading Bloody Rose!
Wyld adventure
Old fashioned fantasy with legends about giants, necromancers and, of course, dragons. The writing style is great especially for a debut—the dialogues feel pretty similar to how real people talk, smooth transitions from one event to another and really interesting legends. Also there are really well made descriptions, which I usually don't like in books, with awesome, funny comparisons.
A lot of very epic battles against very dangerous and awesome monsters. Cool bounty hunters and new bands. Some heartbreaking moments.
And the infamous Horde—and the forest where it came from—is insane featuring a lot of unusual, horrifying monsters.
And the ending is just beautiful.
Looking forward to reading Bloody Rose!
Should've read it with a cup of latte
The first chapter is nice, kinda anti cliche or anti adventure, but then it feels like a quest log to upgrade a coffee shop. And overall it’s written in a simpler style compared to other fantasy books, maybe similar to young adult books, but it’s not for that age, so there’s some dissonance for me.
A few cute moments here—drinking the first latte, adding cold drinks and baked goods to the menu, various, unique customers. But sometimes it's just too sweet, and they actually literally invent things from our world without any fantasy features except calling it a “gnome technology”. Also the romantic relationship feels like it was added in the last moment, maybe because there are almost no hints about it.
When describing most of the dialogues the author doesn’t specify emotions or a way of speaking which can be a little confusing sometimes. And the stakes are really low as stated on the cover and that’s the point, but the villain feels very simple and not threatening at all.
Super light read overall, the ending is fine but the epilogue isn’t interesting at all.
Maybe the prequel is a bit more interesting.
Should've read it with a cup of latte
The first chapter is nice, kinda anti cliche or anti adventure, but then it feels like a quest log to upgrade a coffee shop. And overall it’s written in a simpler style compared to other fantasy books, maybe similar to young adult books, but it’s not for that age, so there’s some dissonance for me.
A few cute moments here—drinking the first latte, adding cold drinks and baked goods to the menu, various, unique customers. But sometimes it's just too sweet, and they actually literally invent things from our world without any fantasy features except calling it a “gnome technology”. Also the romantic relationship feels like it was added in the last moment, maybe because there are almost no hints about it.
When describing most of the dialogues the author doesn’t specify emotions or a way of speaking which can be a little confusing sometimes. And the stakes are really low as stated on the cover and that’s the point, but the villain feels very simple and not threatening at all.
Super light read overall, the ending is fine but the epilogue isn’t interesting at all.
Maybe the prequel is a bit more interesting.
Abercrombie turns grim dark dial to eleven
Starts off very strong and intriguing right after the ending of The Trouble with Peace, but then slows down after a few chapters to create a setup in a new situation. And for a long time you just wonder what will the characters do, how will they survive?
Say one thing for Joe Abercrombie, say he knows how to write chaos…
The plot takes so many twists and turns and we get a couple of very epic battles with stakes higher than ever before. And it’s really surprising and amazing that characters continue to change even after a half of the book which is almost the end of the whole trilogy.
Also that open ending is so much more intriguing than The Last Argument of Kings.
Can’t wait for the next First Law book!
Abercrombie turns grim dark dial to eleven
Starts off very strong and intriguing right after the ending of The Trouble with Peace, but then slows down after a few chapters to create a setup in a new situation. And for a long time you just wonder what will the characters do, how will they survive?
Say one thing for Joe Abercrombie, say he knows how to write chaos…
The plot takes so many twists and turns and we get a couple of very epic battles with stakes higher than ever before. And it’s really surprising and amazing that characters continue to change even after a half of the book which is almost the end of the whole trilogy.
Also that open ending is so much more intriguing than The Last Argument of Kings.
Can’t wait for the next First Law book!
Geralt tries to take up wine making
Finally a Witcher volume consisting of 5 issues instead of 4. Twisty, intriguing and dangerous story with a nice ending in a setting from the end of the third game. Although Yennefer being unable to handle a couple of bandits is unbelievable.
Art is pretty good overall with some really cool close up shots of scary, crazy faces and nice, very bloody, gory action episodes. But Yennefer’s face looks horrible.
Looking forward to more Witcher comics.
Geralt tries to take up wine making
Finally a Witcher volume consisting of 5 issues instead of 4. Twisty, intriguing and dangerous story with a nice ending in a setting from the end of the third game. Although Yennefer being unable to handle a couple of bandits is unbelievable.
Art is pretty good overall with some really cool close up shots of scary, crazy faces and nice, very bloody, gory action episodes. But Yennefer’s face looks horrible.
Looking forward to more Witcher comics.
Added to listRead Graphic Novelswith 119 books.
From the creators of Descender and Ascender? I’m in!
The art is just fantastic—dark, blurry city views, Batman’s cape looks awesome, very nice two page panels. The main characters look a bit similar to a couple of characters from Descender but that’s fine.
Dark atmosphere and grounded fights. The story overall is nothing to write home about and some of Robin's monologues can feel simple but it works for a 12 year old super hero who tries to figure out who he is. Also there are a few other DC characters, but that's a surprise.
I need more of this art style, so I’m starting the next Ascender volume!
From the creators of Descender and Ascender? I’m in!
The art is just fantastic—dark, blurry city views, Batman’s cape looks awesome, very nice two page panels. The main characters look a bit similar to a couple of characters from Descender but that’s fine.
Dark atmosphere and grounded fights. The story overall is nothing to write home about and some of Robin's monologues can feel simple but it works for a 12 year old super hero who tries to figure out who he is. Also there are a few other DC characters, but that's a surprise.
I need more of this art style, so I’m starting the next Ascender volume!
Getting more hooked by the story
The art is still awesome, maybe even a bit better than in the first volume—great battles and duels, a lot of very nice landscapes.
The story also doesn’t loose the quality presenting Thorkell—super cool and intimidating—, some mystery with the prince and some part of Askelad's past. Overall it’s one dangerous event after another with no flashbacks this time. Also interesting to see what's happening with Thorfinn's family.
Can't wait to see what's next.
Getting more hooked by the story
The art is still awesome, maybe even a bit better than in the first volume—great battles and duels, a lot of very nice landscapes.
The story also doesn’t loose the quality presenting Thorkell—super cool and intimidating—, some mystery with the prince and some part of Askelad's past. Overall it’s one dangerous event after another with no flashbacks this time. Also interesting to see what's happening with Thorfinn's family.
Can't wait to see what's next.
Tiny Tina is back
Interesting, kinda personal story with Borderlands style dialogues and some funny moments. Tiny Tina is great as always, but three issues is a bit short.
Art is simple but good enough—a lot of pink panels, nice transitions from the game world to the real world, all the creatures look cool, awesome snacks and cool one page scenes.
Hope to see more of these.
Tiny Tina is back
Interesting, kinda personal story with Borderlands style dialogues and some funny moments. Tiny Tina is great as always, but three issues is a bit short.
Art is simple but good enough—a lot of pink panels, nice transitions from the game world to the real world, all the creatures look cool, awesome snacks and cool one page scenes.
Hope to see more of these.
Can't get enough of this art style...
Plot thickens in the present and in a few flashbacks showing what characters were doing after the events of Descender but not much happens here.
Landscapes and some new, interesting creatures look beautiful but unfortunately there are a lot of grey and brown panels.
I hope it gets better in the next volume.
Can't get enough of this art style...
Plot thickens in the present and in a few flashbacks showing what characters were doing after the events of Descender but not much happens here.
Landscapes and some new, interesting creatures look beautiful but unfortunately there are a lot of grey and brown panels.
I hope it gets better in the next volume.
Added to listRead Graphic Novelswith 119 books.
Added to listRead Graphic Novelswith 118 books.
