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ridanwise's review
5.0
Let me leave the professionalism I never embodied to say that this shit is absolutely on fire!
Ok so, there are 2 or 3 offshoots issues that are jot included in this volume in order to make it a concise early 1900s Locke family story, which is sad if you, like me, wanted all your Locke and Key ever-created-content in two omnibus volumes, but nothing anybody would lose their pants for/about.
That said, Joe Hill went into The Sandman and said “Yeah, this ouroboric storytelling linearity that hits all the happy chemicals in my brain? I’ll take some of that, please,” and I fucking respect that.
I cannot believe how much rewarding the final (Hell and Gone) chapter is for The Sandman’s fans. Insanely fresh.
Ok so, there are 2 or 3 offshoots issues that are jot included in this volume in order to make it a concise early 1900s Locke family story, which is sad if you, like me, wanted all your Locke and Key ever-created-content in two omnibus volumes, but nothing anybody would lose their pants for/about.
That said, Joe Hill went into The Sandman and said “Yeah, this ouroboric storytelling linearity that hits all the happy chemicals in my brain? I’ll take some of that, please,” and I fucking respect that.
I cannot believe how much rewarding the final (Hell and Gone) chapter is for The Sandman’s fans. Insanely fresh.
madmooney's review
5.0
Locke & Key : The Golden Age offers a series of vignettes featuring the Locke Family in the early 20th century.
This stories of these families are told in their own rights; there is no subtle purpose to tie everything to the Locke's from the main series ([b:Locke & Key Slipcase Set|22808339|Locke & Key Slipcase Set|Joe Hill|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1407708892l/22808339._SX50_.jpg|41682620] ).
The 1st four stories (Small World, Open the Moon, Face the Music, In Pale Battalions Go) are continuous, and they remind the reader that, while the keys of Whispering Iron are forged with new purposes, their origins are still evil and will lead to nothing but chaos and pain for those that wield them. This is seen in the tragic turn of the Locke's family fortune.
However, this tragedy is turned in the books final outing, the Locke & Key/Sandman crossover. God, do things go ever so bonkers there!
I would highly recommend reading Neil Gaiman's Sandman prior to this final story, because I did not and it felt like hanging onto a mechanical bull reading it.
One final note: Joe Hill cited [b:Calvin and Hobbes|77727|Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes, #1)|Bill Watterson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441227694l/77727._SX50_.jpg|2110010] as the inspiration for one of the stories inside, and it was a wonderful tribute (however rimmed with the Grim taint of Locke and Key). ;)
This stories of these families are told in their own rights; there is no subtle purpose to tie everything to the Locke's from the main series ([b:Locke & Key Slipcase Set|22808339|Locke & Key Slipcase Set|Joe Hill|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1407708892l/22808339._SX50_.jpg|41682620] ).
The 1st four stories (Small World, Open the Moon, Face the Music, In Pale Battalions Go) are continuous, and they remind the reader that, while the keys of Whispering Iron are forged with new purposes, their origins are still evil and will lead to nothing but chaos and pain for those that wield them. This is seen in the tragic turn of the Locke's family fortune.
However, this tragedy is turned in the books final outing, the Locke & Key/Sandman crossover. God, do things go ever so bonkers there!
I would highly recommend reading Neil Gaiman's Sandman prior to this final story, because I did not and it felt like hanging onto a mechanical bull reading it.
One final note: Joe Hill cited [b:Calvin and Hobbes|77727|Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes, #1)|Bill Watterson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441227694l/77727._SX50_.jpg|2110010] as the inspiration for one of the stories inside, and it was a wonderful tribute (however rimmed with the Grim taint of Locke and Key). ;)
shadylane_00's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
albertico66's review
5.0
i miss the locke & key universe and this creative team. this book was a great addition to the main story.
readbyashleyd's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
As usual the art is phenomenal and the story is amazing!
katiegrrrl's review
4.0
This was my first introduction to the Locke family, it was dark but great storytelling. I love the crossover with Sandman, that was why I picked it up and it delivered.