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Victor LaValle's Destroyer by Dietrich Smith, Victor LaValle
1 review
devin_raquel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Who benefits from your ignorance?”
Another graphic novel assigned to me in my Literature & Medicine class. This book is a “continuation” of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and explores concepts of medicine, social injustice, and enviromental terrorism. The art style reminded my A LOT of The Walking Dead comics, and the use of color is really unique and engaging. In 180 pages LaValle and Smith have created a story that encompasses so many important ideas, made palatable by the inclusion of a story we’re already familiar with. I gave this graphic novel an overall rating of 3.5 stars simply because of the abrupt ending. I’m aware this is the first installment of a series, but I think Lavalle could’ve ended in a “cleaner” manner.
Minor: Medical trauma, Police brutality, Death, Racism, Violence, Child death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
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