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sfox_the_reader's review against another edition
5.0
This was a strong, compelling read, but I wasn't blown away.
The action was excellent.
I love the art style, and the new layers of history in Gotham city.
Still, I give this a 5/5 for its complex story telling, skillful interweaving of tie-ins from other books, and giving depth and seriousness to Bruce Wayne. Being a billionaire with a complex isn't just dress-up at night; there are unintended negative consequences outside of inspiring the usual motley crew.
Keep an eye out for #12. A sleeper hit if there was one.
The action was excellent.
I love the art style, and the new layers of history in Gotham city.
Still, I give this a 5/5 for its complex story telling, skillful interweaving of tie-ins from other books, and giving depth and seriousness to Bruce Wayne. Being a billionaire with a complex isn't just dress-up at night; there are unintended negative consequences outside of inspiring the usual motley crew.
Keep an eye out for #12. A sleeper hit if there was one.
taitet327's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
roshonline12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
emilyjaco25's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the follow up to the incredibly original Court of Owls. It has even more twists in store with some revealing character backstories. I can’t wait to read the next one. Hot tip: listening to Michael Giacchino’s score for The Batman while reading this is a great idea.
endlessforest's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
aceinit's review against another edition
3.0
Decent story, but I'm kind, of over the whole "secret family member" trope and all the baggage it brings. Still, Snyder's Batman is one of my favorite things I've been reading recently, and hopefully the future volumes will be consistently solid.
wickie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
annamickreads's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly I didn't think the Court of Owls needed a follow-up, even though the first volume ended on a cliffhanger, we all know once Batman got out of that maze he was going to stop them!!
That said, I did appreciate 1) Harper Row interlude because she's lovely and 2) the story about Mr. Freeze, especially thinking about what certain directors have said about certain sequel films *wink nudge wink nudge no spoilers here*. I like the idea that the Court of Owls doesn't just exist to terrorize Bruce, but anyone they can in Gotham, including good people AND villains alike.
I also like the link between Mr. Freeze and the Court of Owls shenanigans I think that was a nice way to tie things together AND solidify why Mr. Freeze specifically has a grudge against Bruce Wayne (and by extension, Batman, for obvious reasons)
That said, I did appreciate 1) Harper Row interlude because she's lovely and 2) the story about Mr. Freeze, especially thinking about what certain directors have said about certain sequel films *wink nudge wink nudge no spoilers here*. I like the idea that the Court of Owls doesn't just exist to terrorize Bruce, but anyone they can in Gotham, including good people AND villains alike.
I also like the link between Mr. Freeze and the Court of Owls shenanigans I think that was a nice way to tie things together AND solidify why Mr. Freeze specifically has a grudge against Bruce Wayne (and by extension, Batman, for obvious reasons)
jaredbowers00's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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? Yes
4.5