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megra17's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Received an ARC from the publisher at Netgalley.
Finally this wonderful, epic game gets a comic book! I loved, no adored the game, it was a really brilliant idea to have plants fight zombies!
So in this book we meet Nate and Patrice (who also happens to be Crazy Dave's (yes THE Crazy Dave) niece), in the beginning everything is fine, until they look out of their tree house window and see ZOMBIES!
They soon hurry to Dave, because, well even though he is clearly crazy, he is also brilliant and knows how to stop the zombies! Patrice is the only one who can understand his garbled nonsense speak so she acts as translator.
It was really wonderful to see the plants again (they were soooooo cute in this form, especially the sunflowers), and to go: "Oh, look! There is the zombie with that traffic cone!" Or "Oh, look! There is the zombie who likes to dive!" My boyfriend also liked to watch with me when I pointed them out. :)
I loved the plot and how it worked out, not always do games make good comics because of how they are made, and I was a bit worried about this one. But after reading this I can say it is more than just garden fighting, no we travel through the whole town, we have to search for the plants, for new things! The characters are great, I really liked them and how they acted towards each other.
The illustrations are really fantastic and beautifully made, I was really pulled into the story.
I will be sure to buy this book, so that my boyfriend can read it too, since he had so much fun watching me point out zombies and plants. :)
Thanks for allowing me to read this comic!
Finally this wonderful, epic game gets a comic book! I loved, no adored the game, it was a really brilliant idea to have plants fight zombies!
So in this book we meet Nate and Patrice (who also happens to be Crazy Dave's (yes THE Crazy Dave) niece), in the beginning everything is fine, until they look out of their tree house window and see ZOMBIES!
They soon hurry to Dave, because, well even though he is clearly crazy, he is also brilliant and knows how to stop the zombies! Patrice is the only one who can understand his garbled nonsense speak so she acts as translator.
It was really wonderful to see the plants again (they were soooooo cute in this form, especially the sunflowers), and to go: "Oh, look! There is the zombie with that traffic cone!" Or "Oh, look! There is the zombie who likes to dive!" My boyfriend also liked to watch with me when I pointed them out. :)
I loved the plot and how it worked out, not always do games make good comics because of how they are made, and I was a bit worried about this one. But after reading this I can say it is more than just garden fighting, no we travel through the whole town, we have to search for the plants, for new things! The characters are great, I really liked them and how they acted towards each other.
The illustrations are really fantastic and beautifully made, I was really pulled into the story.
I will be sure to buy this book, so that my boyfriend can read it too, since he had so much fun watching me point out zombies and plants. :)
Thanks for allowing me to read this comic!
geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
The PopCap video game gets a full on comic book treatment in this graphic novel written by Paul Tobin. The question is, can a successful tower defense video game become a decent comic book? I think the answer is yes in this case.
When the town of Neighborville is suddenly invaded by tons of zombies, it's up to two kids, named Nate and Patrice, to save the whole town. Fortunately, Patrice's crazy Uncle Dave has been experimenting with plants that can help. Patrice and Dave soon find themselves riding their bicycles all over town trying to convince the plants to come to their defense, and thwarting zombies.
All the plants and zombies from the game are here. Also, Crazy Dave and rampant lawnmowers. There are disco zombies, screen door zombies, flying zombies, scuba diving zombies and the list goes on. It's definitely written for kids and fans of the game. The art by Ron Chan copies the very cartoonish style of the game. There is nothing graphic or gross here to offend. Obviously a familiarity with the game only serves to help you get the in jokes. This was fun.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for a fair review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
When the town of Neighborville is suddenly invaded by tons of zombies, it's up to two kids, named Nate and Patrice, to save the whole town. Fortunately, Patrice's crazy Uncle Dave has been experimenting with plants that can help. Patrice and Dave soon find themselves riding their bicycles all over town trying to convince the plants to come to their defense, and thwarting zombies.
All the plants and zombies from the game are here. Also, Crazy Dave and rampant lawnmowers. There are disco zombies, screen door zombies, flying zombies, scuba diving zombies and the list goes on. It's definitely written for kids and fans of the game. The art by Ron Chan copies the very cartoonish style of the game. There is nothing graphic or gross here to offend. Obviously a familiarity with the game only serves to help you get the in jokes. This was fun.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for a fair review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
posies23's review against another edition
3.0
Truth in advertising: I only read this because my 10-year-old son absolutely loved it and wanted me to read it.
It's exactly what you'd expect from a Plants VS. Zombies comic. Tons of action, bad puns, and weird plot twists. It's wacky, it's action packed, and it's silly. My son thought it was hilarious. I laughed once. But, I'm not the target audience, so take that for what it's worth.
It's exactly what you'd expect from a Plants VS. Zombies comic. Tons of action, bad puns, and weird plot twists. It's wacky, it's action packed, and it's silly. My son thought it was hilarious. I laughed once. But, I'm not the target audience, so take that for what it's worth.
4saradouglas's review against another edition
2.0
Cute pictures, very little storyline. Skip it and just play the game!
leslieg5's review against another edition
Lo leí porque está gratis legalmente en: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=nXajCgAAQBAJ
mrsandwitch77's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
rafa_el_bibliotecario's review against another edition
1.0
Probably the only children's book series I've ever disliked. The comedy feels forced.
perilous1's review against another edition
4.0
An entertaining start to a graphic novel series fit for longtime fans of the Plants vs. Zombies game; appropriate for kids of all ages.
All’s not well in the city of Neighborville. An eccentric zombie horde has been unleashed, and the only one’s seemingly able to keep their fighting wits about them are young Nate Timely and his new kick-butt friend, Patrice Blazing. Fortunately, Patrice’s Uncle happens to be a genius “top-notch scientist”…although, he’s otherwise known to the neighborhood as the babbling, pot-hat wearing “Crazy Dave.” It turns out Dave isn’t just good for fixing up Zombie-munching lawnmowers. He’s been engineering sentient breeds of plants in his secret green house. Plants he’s enhanced with “special” fertilizer and nurtured with his hilariously nonsensical singing. And now, his plants, niece, and her new friend may be Neighborville’s only hope.
This Lawnmageddon installment is a non-stop romp of genetically engineered fun. The humor is frequent, encompassing both witty dialogue and keen physical humor. The premise is a simple but effective one. The artwork is vivid, expressive, and true to the beloved game. (Arguably the most harmless and accessible branch of Zombie lore in existence.) My kids (ages 6 and 8) enjoyed reading through every last line and the plethora of onomatopoeia.
Not much chance for backstory or relational development amongst our three human characters, but here’s hoping the rest will gradually flesh itself out as the series progresses. We certainly intend to find out.
All’s not well in the city of Neighborville. An eccentric zombie horde has been unleashed, and the only one’s seemingly able to keep their fighting wits about them are young Nate Timely and his new kick-butt friend, Patrice Blazing. Fortunately, Patrice’s Uncle happens to be a genius “top-notch scientist”…although, he’s otherwise known to the neighborhood as the babbling, pot-hat wearing “Crazy Dave.” It turns out Dave isn’t just good for fixing up Zombie-munching lawnmowers. He’s been engineering sentient breeds of plants in his secret green house. Plants he’s enhanced with “special” fertilizer and nurtured with his hilariously nonsensical singing. And now, his plants, niece, and her new friend may be Neighborville’s only hope.
This Lawnmageddon installment is a non-stop romp of genetically engineered fun. The humor is frequent, encompassing both witty dialogue and keen physical humor. The premise is a simple but effective one. The artwork is vivid, expressive, and true to the beloved game. (Arguably the most harmless and accessible branch of Zombie lore in existence.) My kids (ages 6 and 8) enjoyed reading through every last line and the plethora of onomatopoeia.
Not much chance for backstory or relational development amongst our three human characters, but here’s hoping the rest will gradually flesh itself out as the series progresses. We certainly intend to find out.
perilous1's review against another edition
3.0
As a continuation from Lawnmageddon #1, the artwork and characterization remains consistent. Patrice proves tough, eccentric, and likeable, while Nate is a bit dense and overconfident. Aside from this solidification, we don't learn much of anything new about them.
The plot itself doesn't really move forward more than a hair. A villain "boss" zombie is introduced and rolls out a machine that threatens to deprive the plants of their sunshine-based energy. There's lots of slapstick zombie fighting and continued collecting of the scattered plant army. A decision is made as to where they are taking them, but we don't actually get there by the end of this installment.
My kids (age 6 and 8) are still enjoying these, and it's an adequate enough reading level to contribute as practice for them.
The plot itself doesn't really move forward more than a hair. A villain "boss" zombie is introduced and rolls out a machine that threatens to deprive the plants of their sunshine-based energy. There's lots of slapstick zombie fighting and continued collecting of the scattered plant army. A decision is made as to where they are taking them, but we don't actually get there by the end of this installment.
My kids (age 6 and 8) are still enjoying these, and it's an adequate enough reading level to contribute as practice for them.