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bethtabler's review against another edition
2.0
I very much enjoyed the Snowpiercer movie, and thus when I saw at the library there was a three-part series of graphic novels to go along with the brilliant film, I was stoked. If you aren't familiar with the film, it is about a future society that travels around on a train. The rest of the world is a snowy wasteland, but the last remnants of the world are divided by class on this gigantic train. We don't know why the train is the only viable escape route for humanity, but it just is. Snowpiercer is a story that requires a lot of suspension of disbelief.
Writing in this story is both its strength and a weakness. The writing is tight and exciting. The dialog is concise and engaging; the problem is that it is so heavy-handed and overwrought. I found myself confused and shaking my head. There is such a thing as subtlety in writing, not every idea needs to be pounded into the reader's head like a nail into a piece of wood. This story doesn't quite get that.
Art-wise, it is done beautifully. But you have to like this type of artwork. The shading is quite stark and dramatic, which, on the one hand, adds to the drama of the story. But, on the other hand, it could be distracting and again overwrought to the reader.
If you are a fan of the Snowpiercer series, I say check out this book even if it is for a sense of completion. However, I would not go out of my way to read this.
Writing in this story is both its strength and a weakness. The writing is tight and exciting. The dialog is concise and engaging; the problem is that it is so heavy-handed and overwrought. I found myself confused and shaking my head. There is such a thing as subtlety in writing, not every idea needs to be pounded into the reader's head like a nail into a piece of wood. This story doesn't quite get that.
Art-wise, it is done beautifully. But you have to like this type of artwork. The shading is quite stark and dramatic, which, on the one hand, adds to the drama of the story. But, on the other hand, it could be distracting and again overwrought to the reader.
If you are a fan of the Snowpiercer series, I say check out this book even if it is for a sense of completion. However, I would not go out of my way to read this.
hughl's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
annknee's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
sheldonnylander's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
emmaopaline's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
wizward's review against another edition
4.0
I found this graphic novel series because I'm also engrossed in the new TV series 'Snowpiercer'.
This prequel was interesting enough, and showed a horrifying glimpse at the climate disaster that may not be too far around the corner.
Not sure what I think of prequels as a thing, and perhaps as I read on throughout the series it may provide better context- which does seem to be the case for the TV series even if they do differ quite a bit.
This prequel was interesting enough, and showed a horrifying glimpse at the climate disaster that may not be too far around the corner.
Not sure what I think of prequels as a thing, and perhaps as I read on throughout the series it may provide better context- which does seem to be the case for the TV series even if they do differ quite a bit.
abogguslife's review against another edition
2.0
I'm intrigued, but I was bored for most of the book. I was far too distracted by the fact that none of the characters were drawn in any form of motion/movement, including their mouths when they were speaking.
altheate's review against another edition
3.0
A travers cette BD, on découvre les origines du Transperceneige. Alors que le monde est menacé par le réchauffement climatique, plusieurs groupes se forment : certains se préparent à la fin du monde, tandis que d'autres élaborent des plans pour éliminer ceux qui font du tort à la planète.
Ce premier tome nous permet de comprendre ce qui a causé l'extinction de l'humanité. Je n'ai pas été convaincue par l'histoire, notamment par les personnages extrémistes, mais la fin m'a donné envie de lire la suite.
Ce premier tome nous permet de comprendre ce qui a causé l'extinction de l'humanité. Je n'ai pas été convaincue par l'histoire, notamment par les personnages extrémistes, mais la fin m'a donné envie de lire la suite.
kayymwil's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0