Reviews

Five Weapons, Vol. 1: Making the Grade by Jimmie Robinson

spellingbat's review

4.0

The idea of an assassin using brains over brawn to win all his school challenges is clever and fun, and incorporates some Sherlock Holmes-type observation skills and logic. A few of the conflicts are far too neatly resolved and possible enemies swiftly made into allies, but the slightly macabre twists, hinted at background stories for many of the supporting characters (especially the teachers), and visual jokes and puns make for a fun read. I'm definitely looking forward to others in the series.

booknooknoggin's review

1.0

DNF didn't realize this was going to be a comedy book. Can't take the cheesy "jokes"...it's just bad.