Steve
Added to listRead In Dim And Distant Pastwith 119 books.
Added to listGraphic Novelswith 176 books.
Added to listStarting Pointswith 34 books.
Added to listFavoriteswith 40 books.
Added to listRead In 2015with 79 books.
Boy! If ever a book needed to be an ebook, this is it. When the package arrived in the post, I initially thought I had mistakenly ordered a brick. Of course, this is a not a criticism; it merely makes receiving the book as much an event as reading it.
The story builds as it progesses, starting simply and moving to a satisfying climax. As has been noted in other reviews, there are similarities with Lord of the Rings, with the simple bucolic beginning building to world shattering finale, however where LOTR is solidly serious, this coats its tale with a lot more humour, both visual and verbal. It is not often that a book makes me genuinely smile or laugh, however this one managed it on page after page. Remembering the arrival of winter, or the cheshire cat like appearances of the dragon, has me smiling even now. I am also never going to look at quiche the same.
The book, although hefty, generally avoids the tendancy of some long running comics to pad out the story with random asides or unnecessary placing of characters in peril. The story moves along quickly, with the reveals happening with sufficient frequency to keep things fresh.
I would like to say I read this from cover to cover in one sitting, however in truth I need to sleep and eat and avoid alienating my family. I tried my hardest though. It is not often that you encounter a true tour de force, however this graphic novel is worth all of the awards that have been heaped upon it. If you only ever read one graphic novel, this should be the one.
Boy! If ever a book needed to be an ebook, this is it. When the package arrived in the post, I initially thought I had mistakenly ordered a brick. Of course, this is a not a criticism; it merely makes receiving the book as much an event as reading it.
The story builds as it progesses, starting simply and moving to a satisfying climax. As has been noted in other reviews, there are similarities with Lord of the Rings, with the simple bucolic beginning building to world shattering finale, however where LOTR is solidly serious, this coats its tale with a lot more humour, both visual and verbal. It is not often that a book makes me genuinely smile or laugh, however this one managed it on page after page. Remembering the arrival of winter, or the cheshire cat like appearances of the dragon, has me smiling even now. I am also never going to look at quiche the same.
The book, although hefty, generally avoids the tendancy of some long running comics to pad out the story with random asides or unnecessary placing of characters in peril. The story moves along quickly, with the reveals happening with sufficient frequency to keep things fresh.
I would like to say I read this from cover to cover in one sitting, however in truth I need to sleep and eat and avoid alienating my family. I tried my hardest though. It is not often that you encounter a true tour de force, however this graphic novel is worth all of the awards that have been heaped upon it. If you only ever read one graphic novel, this should be the one.
Some stories, no matter their influences, are foundational. I have never encountered another series that seems to so clearly grow-up and evolve with its protagonists. A genuine tour-de-force.
Some stories, no matter their influences, are foundational. I have never encountered another series that seems to so clearly grow-up and evolve with its protagonists. A genuine tour-de-force.
God this was long and, to be frank, felt it. Granted it came together in the last 10%, but there was a lot of travelogue up to that point. Won’t stop me reading the final book however - or at least it wouldn’t if it weren’t for the fact that the next book is not available on Kindle in the UK. WTF. Hopefully it finally appears before this fades from my memory…
God this was long and, to be frank, felt it. Granted it came together in the last 10%, but there was a lot of travelogue up to that point. Won’t stop me reading the final book however - or at least it wouldn’t if it weren’t for the fact that the next book is not available on Kindle in the UK. WTF. Hopefully it finally appears before this fades from my memory…
Added to listRead In 2024with 3 books.
Added to listFantasy Serieswith 48 books.
God this was long and, to be frank, felt it. Granted it came together in the last 10%, but there was a lot of travelogue up to that point. Won’t stop me reading the final book however - or at least it wouldn’t if it weren’t for the fact that the next book is not available on Kindle in the UK. WTF. Hopefully it finally appears before this fades from my memory…
God this was long and, to be frank, felt it. Granted it came together in the last 10%, but there was a lot of travelogue up to that point. Won’t stop me reading the final book however - or at least it wouldn’t if it weren’t for the fact that the next book is not available on Kindle in the UK. WTF. Hopefully it finally appears before this fades from my memory…
A good solid norse-inspired story, albeit with one or two too convenient story twists that don't appear to serve much purpose other than to get the story from A to B (the rescue by a giant raven, which also happens to drop in certain characters was particularly egregious). Despite these misgivings, I am tempted to give the sequel a try.
A good solid norse-inspired story, albeit with one or two too convenient story twists that don't appear to serve much purpose other than to get the story from A to B (the rescue by a giant raven, which also happens to drop in certain characters was particularly egregious). Despite these misgivings, I am tempted to give the sequel a try.
Added to listAudio Bookswith 112 books.
Added to listFantasy Serieswith 47 books.
Added to listRead In 2016with 49 books.
Added to listTerry Pratchettwith 42 books.
Added to listRead In 2015with 78 books.
