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_ottavia_'s review against another edition
3.0
Is it just me or the first volume was much much better?
jade's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mollywetta's review against another edition
5.0
So fucking good. I am amazed by the complex characters and bonkers story and how much I love this.
melinichole's review against another edition
5.0
I think I like this one a little better than vol. 1. Suzie and Jon's relationship seems so real, minus the magical sexy time. All of the obstacles that they have encountered so far....just WOW! The side characters are awesome too...especially Ms. St. Cocaine. I love her back story. I want more of it....ASAP
thebookhaze's review against another edition
4.0
In this second book of the series, the novelty of the original premise is over, the honeymoon period of a new relationship for Suzie and Jon is over, but if anything, I'm liking the story more and more. Novelty gets people to start reading, but you gotta have substance in order for people to keep reading, and so far, the creators of this series are doing a really great job.
I mentioned in my review for the first book that what I liked about it was the conversation about sex and Suzie's and Jon's discovery of their bodies as they were growing up. I liked that the creators don't shy away from difficult conversations and "taboo" topics. Volume 2 continues to contribute to difficult conversations, this time around the topic of mental illnesses, medication, and feelings.
It's still sexy, it's still hilarious, often ridiculous, but it also addresses serious issues, and I like that.
I mentioned in my review for the first book that what I liked about it was the conversation about sex and Suzie's and Jon's discovery of their bodies as they were growing up. I liked that the creators don't shy away from difficult conversations and "taboo" topics. Volume 2 continues to contribute to difficult conversations, this time around the topic of mental illnesses, medication, and feelings.
It's still sexy, it's still hilarious, often ridiculous, but it also addresses serious issues, and I like that.
unladylike's review against another edition
4.0
I took a long break between reading Vols. 1 & 2 of SexCrimz, thinking it would continue in roughly the same tone. It turns out I forgot most of the antagonists presence, roles, names, etc., and there wasn't really a recap in this volume. But the details of "Two Worlds, One Cop" arc are nearly inconsequential in this book compared to the focus on mental health struggles.
Personal disclosure: I finally started seeing a therapist a couple months ago. After 8 or so session hours, they had listened to me open up a lot, but hadn't given me any direct prompts/suggestions/homework, as that isn't their preferred method. I was struck hard by how, in just a few panels of this comic book, we see an obscenity-screaming protagonist fire his long-term therapist, meet a new one in the food court of a mall, and is given good, helpful reminders and assignments before their first official appointment. I felt my expression mirror that of Jon's in that scene: jaw dropped, reminded of wisdom already known (that our brains are organs in need of flowing red blood cells and our bodies' health are integral to psychological issues, so getting regular exercise is damn important), and the welcome shock of getting productive feedback in addition to an open ear, and in a way that doesn't overextend itself to projecting, diagnosing, or prescribing things willy-nilly. The next day, I shared this comic book scene with my own therapist and it helped me ask for some structure and similar prompts that I feel I need in order to remain accountable to my desires for myself. Phew. That's some real heart-opening in this hurr comic book review, but it's appropriate because Sex Criminals demands authentic examination of common struggles that "civilisation" has deemed impolite or taboo.
Fraction and Zdarsky's Sex Criminals is one of the most *important* comics being made, even though it's not full of great diverse representation or fast-moving, compelling action.
Personal disclosure: I finally started seeing a therapist a couple months ago. After 8 or so session hours, they had listened to me open up a lot, but hadn't given me any direct prompts/suggestions/homework, as that isn't their preferred method. I was struck hard by how, in just a few panels of this comic book, we see an obscenity-screaming protagonist fire his long-term therapist, meet a new one in the food court of a mall, and is given good, helpful reminders and assignments before their first official appointment. I felt my expression mirror that of Jon's in that scene: jaw dropped, reminded of wisdom already known (that our brains are organs in need of flowing red blood cells and our bodies' health are integral to psychological issues, so getting regular exercise is damn important), and the welcome shock of getting productive feedback in addition to an open ear, and in a way that doesn't overextend itself to projecting, diagnosing, or prescribing things willy-nilly. The next day, I shared this comic book scene with my own therapist and it helped me ask for some structure and similar prompts that I feel I need in order to remain accountable to my desires for myself. Phew. That's some real heart-opening in this hurr comic book review, but it's appropriate because Sex Criminals demands authentic examination of common struggles that "civilisation" has deemed impolite or taboo.
Fraction and Zdarsky's Sex Criminals is one of the most *important* comics being made, even though it's not full of great diverse representation or fast-moving, compelling action.
mmmariaaa's review against another edition
4.0
As much of a sex comedy this is I love that they also talk about mental health and trauma and how it effects people and how you need to keep up with taking care of yourself. I also love the Pussy Doctor’s strip tease/contraception lesson and Suzie letting the interns feel up her cervix for education.
dantew's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
erincataldi's review against another edition
4.0
A little (okay a lot) depressing compared to the light heartedness of the first volume but still a great read. In this collection, Jon is dealing with shit, literally, he's depressed and not dealing with life really well. He and Suzie are out of their honeymoon stage and he's struggling with his feelings towards sex and his future with Suzie. He starts seeing a shrink to sort through all the shit and Suzie is trying to get the library saved. They don't have the luxury of dealing with their own personal problems though because the sex police are still out there and they're keeping an eye on these two. A satisfying, albeit dark, follow up.