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francisdee's review
3.0
Read via NetGalley.
DNF at 40%
I loved the style, the cover and the colours, but I really wasn't into the story. Sorry. I found the beginning a bit confusing and the more I read the more I was just not interested in seeing the story progress.
3 stars for the style.
DNF at 40%
I loved the style, the cover and the colours, but I really wasn't into the story. Sorry. I found the beginning a bit confusing and the more I read the more I was just not interested in seeing the story progress.
3 stars for the style.
bookish_withsky's review
4.0
I really like the artwork and the horror plot line.
Wren is a wreck of a person. She struggles at night with a sleep paralysis demon she calls Cy. She’ll wake up to him perching on her chest and breathing into her face. Wren knows that this comes from her traumatic background, one which she actually struggles to remember. She happens upon some footage that she believes will give her the answer and goes on her way to get them. Why can’t she remember? What happened to her? What happened to her parents? Why was she covered in blood when she was found?
I have recently discovered that I actually really like graphic novels and do read them every now and again. This story starts off with a bang (or rather, a Cy) and truly draws the reader in. I was hooked the moment I opened up the file on my ipad. There’s an interesting and convincing slow decent into near madness that is always so interesting to read about. I had such a great time reading through this and did read in one go. I will say that there were moments when it lagged. I felt myself beginning to not care quite as much during those moments and felt an urge to just put it down. I knew that if I did, though, I wasn’t likely to pick it back up, so I powered on. It didn’t last long, thankfully, but it is something to note. I’m not sure if the lag will feel the same when it’s actually published on paper, as everything is going to be able to be seen as it’s intended. It’s hard to get the full effect on an iPad. That being said, I had a great time and do plan on reading more of the author’s work.
Wren is a wreck of a person. She struggles at night with a sleep paralysis demon she calls Cy. She’ll wake up to him perching on her chest and breathing into her face. Wren knows that this comes from her traumatic background, one which she actually struggles to remember. She happens upon some footage that she believes will give her the answer and goes on her way to get them. Why can’t she remember? What happened to her? What happened to her parents? Why was she covered in blood when she was found?
I have recently discovered that I actually really like graphic novels and do read them every now and again. This story starts off with a bang (or rather, a Cy) and truly draws the reader in. I was hooked the moment I opened up the file on my ipad. There’s an interesting and convincing slow decent into near madness that is always so interesting to read about. I had such a great time reading through this and did read in one go. I will say that there were moments when it lagged. I felt myself beginning to not care quite as much during those moments and felt an urge to just put it down. I knew that if I did, though, I wasn’t likely to pick it back up, so I powered on. It didn’t last long, thankfully, but it is something to note. I’m not sure if the lag will feel the same when it’s actually published on paper, as everything is going to be able to be seen as it’s intended. It’s hard to get the full effect on an iPad. That being said, I had a great time and do plan on reading more of the author’s work.
amethystarchild's review
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for the advance copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
"Blink" is a thrilling dive into a dark world of madness and voyeurism. I was intrigued to follow the journey of Wren Booker as she travels through the mazes of Blink to discover the truth behind the terrifying social experiment she escaped as a child. The highlight of the novel were its visceral illustrations and panelling, but the story itself was a bit lacking. The premise has a lot of promise, but everything is so vague and flat that I found myself sorta shrugging by the end at the lack of any resolution or explanation. Worth picking up for the art but the story left me wondering at the point of it all. Perhaps a second volume would uncover more, if another is released I'd be interested to see what's next for Wren.
"Blink" is a thrilling dive into a dark world of madness and voyeurism. I was intrigued to follow the journey of Wren Booker as she travels through the mazes of Blink to discover the truth behind the terrifying social experiment she escaped as a child. The highlight of the novel were its visceral illustrations and panelling, but the story itself was a bit lacking. The premise has a lot of promise, but everything is so vague and flat that I found myself sorta shrugging by the end at the lack of any resolution or explanation. Worth picking up for the art but the story left me wondering at the point of it all. Perhaps a second volume would uncover more, if another is released I'd be interested to see what's next for Wren.
sam556889's review
3.0
I usually don't reach for a graphic novel but this was definitely a good surprise. While it isn't a normal read for my bookshelf I can't help but be blown away by the artwork for this story. It reminded me of 1984 by George Orwell turned modern-day. One thing I did struggle with was following the text but other than that this was a great read regardless if you typically go for graphic novels or not. The art alone is worth the purchase of this book and I can't wait to have it on my shelf.
cyngharris's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
kapulaga's review
3.0
Thank you Netgalley, publisher, and author for granting me an e-ARC for this book.
I request this book purely because of the cover. I enjoy reading it, the art is great but that's it. I'm not too immersed with the story. It's kinda all over the place and not sure what will happened/what is going on.
I request this book purely because of the cover. I enjoy reading it, the art is great but that's it. I'm not too immersed with the story. It's kinda all over the place and not sure what will happened/what is going on.
geekwayne's review
2.0
“Blink” by Christopher Sebela with illustrations by Hayden Sherman is a psychological thriller graphic novel set in a dystopian warehouse.
Wren is haunted by dreams of her childhood to the point of obsession. When she finds clues online to a streaming event called Blink that leads her to a creepy house, she has to investigate. The house is bigger on the inside with no apparent way out. Sometimes those dreams of the past should stay buried.
It is interesting visual storytelling that didn’t work so well on a digital device, so panels that spanned pages left story flow wanting. So did the oddly shaped panels themselves. In spite of this, it was an interesting premise that fails at a rushed ending and I’d hoped for more horror content with such a ghoulish premise.
Wren is haunted by dreams of her childhood to the point of obsession. When she finds clues online to a streaming event called Blink that leads her to a creepy house, she has to investigate. The house is bigger on the inside with no apparent way out. Sometimes those dreams of the past should stay buried.
It is interesting visual storytelling that didn’t work so well on a digital device, so panels that spanned pages left story flow wanting. So did the oddly shaped panels themselves. In spite of this, it was an interesting premise that fails at a rushed ending and I’d hoped for more horror content with such a ghoulish premise.
alandmorriss's review
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for supplying me with a digital copy to review.
Blink has an intriguing premise, Wren, after being found alone and covered in blood as a child now is fixated on discovering the truth behind what happened to her parents and her mysterious and possibly horrifying childhood.
The art style and use of layout are creative and as the mystery begins to unravel you feel the weight on Wren and her obsession with discovering where she comes from no matter how darker a path it may lead her.
The story moves quickly along and has some interesting ideas and questions about the state of surveillance, but it can feel a little rushed at times, many of the story reveals are built up with a sense of in-world logic though some of the ultimate answers to the mystery do feel somewhat out of left field.
Overall I would give Blink 3 Stars.
Blink has an intriguing premise, Wren, after being found alone and covered in blood as a child now is fixated on discovering the truth behind what happened to her parents and her mysterious and possibly horrifying childhood.
The art style and use of layout are creative and as the mystery begins to unravel you feel the weight on Wren and her obsession with discovering where she comes from no matter how darker a path it may lead her.
The story moves quickly along and has some interesting ideas and questions about the state of surveillance, but it can feel a little rushed at times, many of the story reveals are built up with a sense of in-world logic though some of the ultimate answers to the mystery do feel somewhat out of left field.
Overall I would give Blink 3 Stars.
tinymo's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
nerdmuffin's review
3.0
I found this a little confusing at first, like I jumped into the middle of a story but eventually the narrative began to make sense. In a world where constant surveillance is a hot topic of discussion, Blink has managed to twist it from a question of privacy to one of survival. It was interesting to see technology melded with mythology, and to see the fear of surveillance become a corporeal monster. I wouldn't say I loved this, but it was a quick and fun read with an unique plot, that really makes you think about thr effects of technology.