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obnorthrup's review against another edition
3.0
There's not much that's new here as far as transhumanism goes, but it's a solid entry in the genre.
ratgrrrl's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Transreality is fascinating and all the wilder that it's a one man band!
This was another random library find and I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm gutted to see the Kickstarter for the second volume didn't fire back in 2015.
The conceit that I don't want to spoil is fascinating and only more intriguing and confusing when you read the four page prelude Lackey used to pitch the project. I absolutely don't pretend to understand the whys and meanings behind the scenes, but the tranhumanist future it explores is a passionate and fun love letter to so many sci-fi greats that have clearly influenced Lackey.
The scope and quality of this being a one person operation is obscene. There are nitpicks around some of the art and script I might have if this wasn't such an indie endeavour, but, frankly, this is a solid and lovingly created future that might not quite live up to some of the comparisons on the back cover and others have said about it. By no means does that not mean this is bloody good!
This was another random library find and I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm gutted to see the Kickstarter for the second volume didn't fire back in 2015.
The conceit that I don't want to spoil is fascinating and only more intriguing and confusing when you read the four page prelude Lackey used to pitch the project. I absolutely don't pretend to understand the whys and meanings behind the scenes, but the tranhumanist future it explores is a passionate and fun love letter to so many sci-fi greats that have clearly influenced Lackey.
The scope and quality of this being a one person operation is obscene. There are nitpicks around some of the art and script I might have if this wasn't such an indie endeavour, but, frankly, this is a solid and lovingly created future that might not quite live up to some of the comparisons on the back cover and others have said about it. By no means does that not mean this is bloody good!
ximajs's review against another edition
3.0
I won this book in one of the giveaways, so I think it's only fair I review it.
I entered the giveaway because the plot sounded interesting. By the time it arrived in the post I'd forgotten it was a graphic novel, but I wasn't disappointed.
The story was great, and I was glad to find it wasn't overly complicated, like some scifi stories are. The biggest drawback was the artwork. The fact that everything was drawn as simplified realistism, really distracted me. Even though the characters were easily recognisable, I had trouble empathizing with them, as the style seemed too plain.
I feel bad for being so picky, but when reading comics and graphic novels, the artwork is what draws me in.
I will say, however, that anyone who wants a good story about reality and simulated reality would be smart to read this, because the story is quite good.
I entered the giveaway because the plot sounded interesting. By the time it arrived in the post I'd forgotten it was a graphic novel, but I wasn't disappointed.
The story was great, and I was glad to find it wasn't overly complicated, like some scifi stories are. The biggest drawback was the artwork. The fact that everything was drawn as simplified realistism, really distracted me. Even though the characters were easily recognisable, I had trouble empathizing with them, as the style seemed too plain.
I feel bad for being so picky, but when reading comics and graphic novels, the artwork is what draws me in.
I will say, however, that anyone who wants a good story about reality and simulated reality would be smart to read this, because the story is quite good.
marisacarpico's review
3.0
This is such a good concept, so it’s a shame the dialogue is so uneven and the storytelling is, frankly, a little hard to follow—particularly in the first issue.
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