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myriadreads's review against another edition
3.0
4 starts for the illustrations, but the story wasn't good enough to merit a 4 overall.
aberdeenwaters's review against another edition
4.0
A brisk, tense noir story set in Alaska? How could I not enjoy it? The art is great, matching the story. I was engrossed the entire time I was reading it.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Snow Blind' by Ollie Masters with art by Tyler Jenkins tells a story about a boy who finds out his parents aren't who he thinks they are.
Teddy is a teenager living in Alaska. He posts a picture of his dad online and sets a chain of events in motion. When the FBI shows up at his house, he learns that his parents are in the witness protection program. He also finds out that there is someone out for revenge. Teddy's parants are not who he thought they were, and he's not sure if he can believe them when they do tell him. He encounters a strange man in town and learns a different story. Who should he believe?
I liked this story quite a bit. The art style looks like watercolors and I think it works very well for a story that has a vague truth at it's core. Teddy is a likable enough character thrown into a world he didn't create.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Teddy is a teenager living in Alaska. He posts a picture of his dad online and sets a chain of events in motion. When the FBI shows up at his house, he learns that his parents are in the witness protection program. He also finds out that there is someone out for revenge. Teddy's parants are not who he thought they were, and he's not sure if he can believe them when they do tell him. He encounters a strange man in town and learns a different story. Who should he believe?
I liked this story quite a bit. The art style looks like watercolors and I think it works very well for a story that has a vague truth at it's core. Teddy is a likable enough character thrown into a world he didn't create.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
itselvv's review against another edition
عن مراهق وأبن وحيد لأبوين لا يفهمانه ولا يفهمهم، اكتشف -بسبب حادث محاولة اقتحام للمنزل- عن وجود سر عن والديه، ويبدو أن للسر علاقة بالمقتحم، وتتحدث القصة عن محاولته لكشف وفهم سر عائلته والمصائب التي تأتي مع ذلك.
أسلوب الرسم جميل ومميز وبالأخص رسم الخلفيات الثلجية، أعطى جوًا أخّاذًا للقصة، والقصة كذلك كانت جيدة بعض الشيء، على الرغم من أن الفكرة كانت لا تحتمل مجرد أربع فصول بل كان بالإمكان إخراج أحداث وفصول أكثر من ذلك. لكنني لم أشعر بالشخصيات، لم أستطع أن أتعاطف/ أكره/ أحب أي شخصية، وأظن أن السبب أنها قصة قصيرة وأحداثها تجري بسرعة، لذلك لا وقت للتعمق في نفوس الشخصيات فالأهم هو الحبكة والفكرة، أو هذا ما أعتقد أن المؤلف أراده. لكن، مهما كان السبب خلف ذلك، كان نقص الواقعية والعمق سببًا في كون القصة مملة وغير جذابة أو مشجعة للاستمرار في القراءة أو حتى لقراءة المزيد للمؤلف. كما أن النهاية كانت ناقصة و تفتقر للواقعية، أعتقد لو لا الرسومات الجميلة لما أكملت القراءة.
”في بعض الأحيان تجد نفسك في موقف تحتاج فيه أن تتخذ قرارًا بسرعة فائقة، وفي ذلك الحين، ستعرف ما أنت عليه فعلًا، ولكن في قليلٍ من تلك الأحيان، تؤخذ منك هذه اللحظة قسرًا، وهكذا، عليك العيش مع حقيقة أنك لن تعرف أبدًا ماكنت ستفعله حقًا آنذاك، وبذلك لن تعرف ماهيتك الحقيقية.“
ellelainey's review against another edition
5.0
Book – Snow Blind
Author – Ollie Masters, Tyler Jenkins (Illustrator)
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 112
Cover – Great!
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – Comic, Crime, Mystery
** COPY RECEIVED THROUGH NETGALLEY **
Amazing illustrations. An original, intriguing storyline and excellent execution. Reading Snow Blind is like delving into an old fashioned crime novel and not knowing what twist might pop up next.
With strong characterisation, our MC is taken on a trail of danger and uncertainty as he discovers that his family life isn't quite all that he thought it was. Through the addition of new, surprising, characters and a host of complications, this story explores the potential for disaster when secrets best left buried are exposed.
An excellent noir story that takes place in a location as cold and isolated as some of the characters.
Author – Ollie Masters, Tyler Jenkins (Illustrator)
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 112
Cover – Great!
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – Comic, Crime, Mystery
** COPY RECEIVED THROUGH NETGALLEY **
Amazing illustrations. An original, intriguing storyline and excellent execution. Reading Snow Blind is like delving into an old fashioned crime novel and not knowing what twist might pop up next.
With strong characterisation, our MC is taken on a trail of danger and uncertainty as he discovers that his family life isn't quite all that he thought it was. Through the addition of new, surprising, characters and a host of complications, this story explores the potential for disaster when secrets best left buried are exposed.
An excellent noir story that takes place in a location as cold and isolated as some of the characters.
jamiezaccaria's review against another edition
5.0
A great noir story with a fantastic atmosphere. This could definitely be a movie!
pocketfullofjoy's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
joshgauthier's review against another edition
5.0
*Received a free digital copy from NetGalley for review*
4.5 stars.
A teenage boy learns that his parents are in witness protection. Following this revelation, he finds himself caught up in a web of conflicting stories. And with each of his efforts to find the truth, the situation becomes more dangerous for all involved.
"Snow Blind" works well in its consistency. I wasn't crazy about the art, but the visual style fits and helps the story progress. What works best for me, though, is the tone. The story is bleak in its art, in its storytelling, in its emotion. The secluded town, the snow-washed landscape, and the isolated characters all feed into a narrative that is engaging and interesting to read.
It's not a perfect volume. The characters and plot could have been fleshed out more. But it's a simple story about truth and lies, family and morality, and human survival. The plot twists keep the reader in enough uncertainty stay engaged with the mystery and the small cast of characters, each of whom is struggling with their own motivations and secrets.
4.5 stars.
A teenage boy learns that his parents are in witness protection. Following this revelation, he finds himself caught up in a web of conflicting stories. And with each of his efforts to find the truth, the situation becomes more dangerous for all involved.
"Snow Blind" works well in its consistency. I wasn't crazy about the art, but the visual style fits and helps the story progress. What works best for me, though, is the tone. The story is bleak in its art, in its storytelling, in its emotion. The secluded town, the snow-washed landscape, and the isolated characters all feed into a narrative that is engaging and interesting to read.
It's not a perfect volume. The characters and plot could have been fleshed out more. But it's a simple story about truth and lies, family and morality, and human survival. The plot twists keep the reader in enough uncertainty stay engaged with the mystery and the small cast of characters, each of whom is struggling with their own motivations and secrets.
becandbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I received this book as an Advanced Reading Copy from the publisher in return for an honest review. This has not impacted on my opinion.
I was intrigued by the story line and the art, however I just wasn't sold. I didn't find the story compelling enough. I wanted more grit and depth to the plot.
The artwork was so matching to the story idea, gritty and raw. However the story, to me, just didn't sell. It was too quick and pointed. I felt like there were missed opportunities for outcry from the parents. It was there in the first scene when he was brought home by the police, and yet it didn't follow through when the plot intensified.
It felt like Sons of Anarchy, except the characters involved in the crime are depicted as disgruntled parents upset at their son for flunking a class. It just didn't mesh in my opinion.
I loved the artwork style and the concept, but unfortunately I felt it was conclusively lacking.
I was intrigued by the story line and the art, however I just wasn't sold. I didn't find the story compelling enough. I wanted more grit and depth to the plot.
The artwork was so matching to the story idea, gritty and raw. However the story, to me, just didn't sell. It was too quick and pointed. I felt like there were missed opportunities for outcry from the parents. It was there in the first scene when he was brought home by the police, and yet it didn't follow through when the plot intensified.
It felt like Sons of Anarchy, except the characters involved in the crime are depicted as disgruntled parents upset at their son for flunking a class. It just didn't mesh in my opinion.
I loved the artwork style and the concept, but unfortunately I felt it was conclusively lacking.
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this first issue in a mini-series a lot. It's about a boy whose family is in witness protection, which he has never suspected until he unknowingly puts his family in danger by posting what he thought was a harmless, if embarrassing, photo of his father on social media.
Although I'm not a huge fan of the way that Jenkins draws his people, I love the overall effect of the art to convey the coldness of Alaska, the small-town feel of the setting, and the tension. The main character, Teddy, is annoyingly petulant, but it's fitting, since he's in his angsty teenager/angry-at-my-parents phase. I'm interested to see where this series goes, especially since it's only slated for four issues.
Although I'm not a huge fan of the way that Jenkins draws his people, I love the overall effect of the art to convey the coldness of Alaska, the small-town feel of the setting, and the tension. The main character, Teddy, is annoyingly petulant, but it's fitting, since he's in his angsty teenager/angry-at-my-parents phase. I'm interested to see where this series goes, especially since it's only slated for four issues.