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geekwayne's review
3.0
I wasn't familiar with Christian Slade's Korgi series, but when I had a chance to review Book 4, I thought I would give it a chance. What I found inside was an enchanting world filled with magic and dogs.
After a short introduction, we are off on our adventure into a wordless world of black and white ink drawings. In this world, hunan looking woodland creatures called Mollies live with Korgis. There is an evil here in the form of a two-headed creature known as Derog-Glaw who rules the evil Creephogs. In this story, the creephogs are sent out to capture the story's main korgi, Sprout, using a magic potion. Due to a mix up the potion doesn't have the effect that the Creephog wants and Sprout grows really big (and spotted and other side effects). This doesn't make Derog-Glaw very happy, so they form a new plan that ends up involving an undead unicorn in a goofy disguise.
I'll say no more about the story in order to avoid spoilers, but I found myself entranced by this unusual world. I wish I had read the glossary at the end first in order to have a better understanding of the world and how it works. Stories told without words can be difficult, but with Christian Slade's art and storytelling, I never felt like I had lost the thread of the story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Top Shelf Productions, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
After a short introduction, we are off on our adventure into a wordless world of black and white ink drawings. In this world, hunan looking woodland creatures called Mollies live with Korgis. There is an evil here in the form of a two-headed creature known as Derog-Glaw who rules the evil Creephogs. In this story, the creephogs are sent out to capture the story's main korgi, Sprout, using a magic potion. Due to a mix up the potion doesn't have the effect that the Creephog wants and Sprout grows really big (and spotted and other side effects). This doesn't make Derog-Glaw very happy, so they form a new plan that ends up involving an undead unicorn in a goofy disguise.
I'll say no more about the story in order to avoid spoilers, but I found myself entranced by this unusual world. I wish I had read the glossary at the end first in order to have a better understanding of the world and how it works. Stories told without words can be difficult, but with Christian Slade's art and storytelling, I never felt like I had lost the thread of the story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Top Shelf Productions, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
ratgrrrl's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Korgi continues to be one of the greatest things we have created as a species
v_nessa's review
4.0
Not as good as the other ones, I think, but still not bad and just as adorable as ever.
naughty_librarian's review
4.0
Another charmingly illustrated edition of “Korgi”. This one again has some horror elements in it... a zombie unicorn, on top of an upsetting fight between Sprout and Ivy. Still can’t get enough of this delightful concept.
paigeandpages_'s review against another edition
5.0
Corgis and zombie unicorns, what more could you want?
apolasky's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors for the ARC!
This was the most beautiful graphic novel for children that I've read this year. Full review on my blog.
Esta es la novela gráfica para niños más hermosa que leí este año. Reseña completa en mi blog.
This was the most beautiful graphic novel for children that I've read this year. Full review on my blog.
Esta es la novela gráfica para niños más hermosa que leí este año. Reseña completa en mi blog.
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