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vickylovesreading's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
When I saw this book I was intrigued. Hamsters? OK, I love hamsters. Then I read the blurb, checked out a preview, and decided that I just had to read it. It sounded to me like Rescue Rangers meets Redwall and I am totally in for that!
Since I am tired and feeling fluffy (not in a good way), I will do a good/not so good review.
First up, good!
When I saw this book I was intrigued. Hamsters? OK, I love hamsters. Then I read the blurb, checked out a preview, and decided that I just had to read it. It sounded to me like Rescue Rangers meets Redwall and I am totally in for that!
Since I am tired and feeling fluffy (not in a good way), I will do a good/not so good review.
First up, good!
geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'The Underfoot Vol. 1: The Might Deep' by Ben Fisher with art by Emily S. Whitten is a graphic novel about intelligent animals surviving in a world vacated by humans.
A groups of hamsters and other small animals go on a mission to save the badgers from flooding. There are grizzled and scarred old hands and some fresh recruits. The different team members bring their own specialties and talents. There are dangers all around and lots of strange relics left behind by the Giants-That-Were.
I felt like the story started out weak but got better as it went along. I did end up liking what I read. The art is not the strongest, but I think it could develop as the series progresses. I think this would be a good series for a younger reader.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
A groups of hamsters and other small animals go on a mission to save the badgers from flooding. There are grizzled and scarred old hands and some fresh recruits. The different team members bring their own specialties and talents. There are dangers all around and lots of strange relics left behind by the Giants-That-Were.
I felt like the story started out weak but got better as it went along. I did end up liking what I read. The art is not the strongest, but I think it could develop as the series progresses. I think this would be a good series for a younger reader.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
sab_rose's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
dame_samara's review against another edition
4.0
This was way more gruesome than I had expected from a Middle-Grade book. But I did find the story somewhat interesting.
I did enjoy the diversity in personality and character style.
In my mind, I have this book classified as Planet of The Apes, Except with Cats and Hamsters.
I did enjoy the diversity in personality and character style.
In my mind, I have this book classified as Planet of The Apes, Except with Cats and Hamsters.
alexbthelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
I thought the book was decent. The art work was really well done. I enjoyed the story but it was not always clear what was going on. All in all, a decent graphic novel in the style of Secret of NIHM.
nicjmorrow's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There is a really mean matriarch who's super shitty to a character with a speech impediment. Other than that this is cute and fun hamster military forces after humans died to a flood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Death
ogreart's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cool concept. I saw one of the authors at DragonCon and was intrigued by the idea. A future where humans are gone, but intelligent animals have become ascendant. Characterization was well-done and the story kept me wondering. I liked the "found documents" at the beginning of each section.
zinzee's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun adventure. The artwork was stunning. The plot was there. Who would have thought there could be warrior hamsters of so many breeds. Definitely a great read for children.
annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted to my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Mighty Deep is the first volume in a graphic novel series by Ben Fisher, Emily Whitten, and Michelle Nguyen. Released 23rd April 2019 by Oni Press, it's 160 pages and available in paperback and ebook/comiXology formats.
This is a very well plotted, character driven epic quest adventure with beautifully rendered illustrations. The setting is fantasy post-apocalypse Earth and the characters are anthropomorphic animals. Ostensibly aimed at middle grade readers, I found the charming and engaging story worked well for all ages. I enjoyed it a lot.
Four stars. It would make a great selection for comics readers, fans of fantasy and anthropomorphic animal stories. It's a quick and enjoyable read.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Mighty Deep is the first volume in a graphic novel series by Ben Fisher, Emily Whitten, and Michelle Nguyen. Released 23rd April 2019 by Oni Press, it's 160 pages and available in paperback and ebook/comiXology formats.
This is a very well plotted, character driven epic quest adventure with beautifully rendered illustrations. The setting is fantasy post-apocalypse Earth and the characters are anthropomorphic animals. Ostensibly aimed at middle grade readers, I found the charming and engaging story worked well for all ages. I enjoyed it a lot.
Four stars. It would make a great selection for comics readers, fans of fantasy and anthropomorphic animal stories. It's a quick and enjoyable read.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.