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thisisthelion's review
1.0
I'm not one that usually goes for post-apocalyptic stories. They tend to be bloody (both meanings) intense and that just not my cuppa. However, the blur in the cover got my attention and I also tend to attention to what Image publishes so I gave it a try.
So, this bunch of people are living in a place called Safe Heaven (not really a suitable name after you read the book) preparing themselves in case the world ends or something. All that trouble for nothing, because suddenly their children turns against them and star killing all the adults. Wackos much?...
The leaders of the wackos is a guy called Lucas who is a total nut job. I don't care what he tell everyone or even if he is right, he belongs in a mental hospital. I didn't like the guy at first and he definitely got on my black list by the end of the book. What he does is horrible, but what he did to the dogs is beyond everything. The little fucker. He reminds me of Hitler because he brainwashes everyone, bends the truth or directly lies to his own gain and kills everyone that gets in his way. That a sicko.
Also, are all kids this moronic? I imagine a previous conversation between Lucas and the other:
-Lucas: Hey guys, so, I was just thinking... (in a nonchalant way) we should kill all our parents. 'Cos some random volcano is gonna explode and we don't have enough food for all of us. And we all know there's no such thing called tin cans whose expiration date is a bazillion years from now, nor thing called supermarkets where you can buy them. Also, we kids haven't been around like our parents for longer in the world so we obviously now more about life. Therefore, let's kill ALL the parents. A bunch of kids living together makes more sense. We all know how good high school works.
-Everyone else: Oh yeah, you make a compelling argument, let's do it! Let's not stop to think how stupid everything you say is. Johnny, get your gun!
It sounds like I hate it. I didn't. It actually made a compelling comic (if you just go with how silly the premise is). But what I couldn't take was the killing. The dogs, dammit, the dogs, you bastard!
I regret spending money on this because it's for sure not a comic I would read again in a million years. I seriously can't take animal suffering, especially at the hands of a psico. Life is a hard enough for adorable animals that don't deserve the world us worthless humans make them live in.
I can't recommend this. Watch Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco instead. It's a Disney movie, you know they are gonna be happy in the end.
The colour did suit the book, that's one star.
So, this bunch of people are living in a place called Safe Heaven (not really a suitable name after you read the book) preparing themselves in case the world ends or something. All that trouble for nothing, because suddenly their children turns against them and star killing all the adults. Wackos much?...
The leaders of the wackos is a guy called Lucas who is a total nut job. I don't care what he tell everyone or even if he is right, he belongs in a mental hospital. I didn't like the guy at first and he definitely got on my black list by the end of the book. What he does is horrible, but what he did to the dogs is beyond everything. The little fucker. He reminds me of Hitler because he brainwashes everyone, bends the truth or directly lies to his own gain and kills everyone that gets in his way. That a sicko.
Also, are all kids this moronic? I imagine a previous conversation between Lucas and the other:
-Lucas: Hey guys, so, I was just thinking... (in a nonchalant way) we should kill all our parents. 'Cos some random volcano is gonna explode and we don't have enough food for all of us. And we all know there's no such thing called tin cans whose expiration date is a bazillion years from now, nor thing called supermarkets where you can buy them. Also, we kids haven't been around like our parents for longer in the world so we obviously now more about life. Therefore, let's kill ALL the parents. A bunch of kids living together makes more sense. We all know how good high school works.
-Everyone else: Oh yeah, you make a compelling argument, let's do it! Let's not stop to think how stupid everything you say is. Johnny, get your gun!
It sounds like I hate it. I didn't. It actually made a compelling comic (if you just go with how silly the premise is). But what I couldn't take was the killing. The dogs, dammit, the dogs, you bastard!
I regret spending money on this because it's for sure not a comic I would read again in a million years. I seriously can't take animal suffering, especially at the hands of a psico. Life is a hard enough for adorable animals that don't deserve the world us worthless humans make them live in.
I can't recommend this. Watch Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco instead. It's a Disney movie, you know they are gonna be happy in the end.
The colour did suit the book, that's one star.
geekwayne's review
4.0
Sheltered takes place in the snowy backwoods of America and is reminiscent of The Lord Of The Flies. Paranoia, violence and torture run rampant, as well as the need to survive.
A group of survivalists is living in the woods getting ready for some apocalyptic event that is getting closer to happening. They have most of their supplies ready and underground bunkers to shelter in. When something happens to the grownups, the children find themselves following one of the older boys, Lucas. Lucas is convinced the apocalypse is coming and ends up isolating the camp from news of the outside world. He acts with malicious violence against any who would oppose him. Vic and Hailey oppose him and try to convince the others to join them.
It's a tightly woven and very paranoid story. Unlike most end of the world stories, this one is pre-apocalypse. By the end, we don't know if the apocalypse is coming, or it's delusional survivalist ranting. I suppose that's for future volumes to reveal. Art and story by John Christmas is good. Good characters in a tough situation.
I was given a review copy of the graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
A group of survivalists is living in the woods getting ready for some apocalyptic event that is getting closer to happening. They have most of their supplies ready and underground bunkers to shelter in. When something happens to the grownups, the children find themselves following one of the older boys, Lucas. Lucas is convinced the apocalypse is coming and ends up isolating the camp from news of the outside world. He acts with malicious violence against any who would oppose him. Vic and Hailey oppose him and try to convince the others to join them.
It's a tightly woven and very paranoid story. Unlike most end of the world stories, this one is pre-apocalypse. By the end, we don't know if the apocalypse is coming, or it's delusional survivalist ranting. I suppose that's for future volumes to reveal. Art and story by John Christmas is good. Good characters in a tough situation.
I was given a review copy of the graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
tikitoka's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
bloodravenlib's review
3.0
Actually 3.5 out of 5 stars, but we all know the GR drill on that.
You can find my full review of this on my blog, The Itinerant Librarian. Simply click (or copy/paste to your favorite browser) the link below to read the review.
Review link: http://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2014/04/booknote-sheltered-vol-1.html
You can find my full review of this on my blog, The Itinerant Librarian. Simply click (or copy/paste to your favorite browser) the link below to read the review.
Review link: http://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2014/04/booknote-sheltered-vol-1.html
shelfquest's review
4.0
Sheltered takes place on a compound of prepers hidden from the government. They have strong evidence that volcanoes will erupt and make the world uninhabitable for three years. The climax of the story comes when a group of younger people (late teen/young adult age) decide to kill all of the adults/parents so they will have enough supplies for everyone to make it three years. The ending is intriguing but not omg-I-have-to-know-what-happens-next good. I will be getting volume 2 through the library at some point soon. I did really enjoy the art in this one.
grilledcheesesamurai's review
3.0
3.5 if I could.
I hate kids...and this book just make me hate them more. Little shits. All of em.
I also love dogs...and if you've read this volume you know where I'm going with that.
Good book. Full of nut jobs. I like that its pre-apocalyptic and is actually...you know...before the apocalyptic stuff.
Still...it will be interesting to see where the next volume takes us. This first book left off on a pretty solid cliff-hanger so I'm curious as all get out to see what happens next.
I hate kids...and this book just make me hate them more. Little shits. All of em.
I also love dogs...and if you've read this volume you know where I'm going with that.
Good book. Full of nut jobs. I like that its pre-apocalyptic and is actually...you know...before the apocalyptic stuff.
Still...it will be interesting to see where the next volume takes us. This first book left off on a pretty solid cliff-hanger so I'm curious as all get out to see what happens next.