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carlisajc's review against another edition
2.0
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This graphic novel is about a boy named Timothy Hunter, who is approached and told that he has the potential to be the greatest magician in history. They take him on a journey through the magical universe, from the beginning of time past the very edge of time. They show him what the consequences of magic in his life could be, and then give him the choice whether or not to join them.
I didn't really like this one, but I think it's mostly just my personal taste. The illustrations were really intricate and well-done, and so was the writing. But it's unlike any other graphic novel I've ever read (which, albeit, isn't that many). I think it's more set up like a long comic book, or at least that's how it appeared to me...and maybe that's why I didn't mesh with it that much. Doing research for a project, I found out that DC Comics actually hired Gaiman to create this book to introduce readers to the DC Universe. So, a lot of comic book references that I probably didn't get either.
So, overall, it was interesting and in depth. It went into history but spun magic into it, which is pretty cool. But it wasn't a book that I super enjoyed.
This graphic novel is about a boy named Timothy Hunter, who is approached and told that he has the potential to be the greatest magician in history. They take him on a journey through the magical universe, from the beginning of time past the very edge of time. They show him what the consequences of magic in his life could be, and then give him the choice whether or not to join them.
I didn't really like this one, but I think it's mostly just my personal taste. The illustrations were really intricate and well-done, and so was the writing. But it's unlike any other graphic novel I've ever read (which, albeit, isn't that many). I think it's more set up like a long comic book, or at least that's how it appeared to me...and maybe that's why I didn't mesh with it that much. Doing research for a project, I found out that DC Comics actually hired Gaiman to create this book to introduce readers to the DC Universe. So, a lot of comic book references that I probably didn't get either.
So, overall, it was interesting and in depth. It went into history but spun magic into it, which is pretty cool. But it wasn't a book that I super enjoyed.
evamaria's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
patuso's review against another edition
2.0
Cachis! Lo intento y lo intento con Gaiman y por ahora no he acertado con mis elecciones.
En este caso, con los libros de la magia me he encontrado con un cómic en el que la idea me parece muy chula: cuatro hombres, cada uno con unas facultades, tienen que mostrar a Timothy el pasado, presente y futuro de la magia, así como sus mundos paralelos.
Hasta aquí todo bien.
Dibujo: Cada uno de los cuatro libros tiene un estilo de dibujo y de color muy diferente, acorde al mundo que cada uno de los hombres le muestra a Timothy. Eso bien, me gusta.
Por otro lado, algunos dibujos son muy difusos... entiendo que puede ser justo la intención pero se me hacía difícil para entender según qué escenas.
Diálogos: Aquí me patina. Me ha parecido un poco ida de olla. Sobretodo en los libros que llevan a Timothy al pasado y al futuro, directamente he desistido de intentar entender según qué cosas.
Le quiero dar una segunda oportunidad en algún momento, igual me pilla a mi en un momento en que mi capacidad de concentración es limitada y este cómic necesita más de la que le puedo dar :)
En este caso, con los libros de la magia me he encontrado con un cómic en el que la idea me parece muy chula: cuatro hombres, cada uno con unas facultades, tienen que mostrar a Timothy el pasado, presente y futuro de la magia, así como sus mundos paralelos.
Hasta aquí todo bien.
Dibujo: Cada uno de los cuatro libros tiene un estilo de dibujo y de color muy diferente, acorde al mundo que cada uno de los hombres le muestra a Timothy. Eso bien, me gusta.
Por otro lado, algunos dibujos son muy difusos... entiendo que puede ser justo la intención pero se me hacía difícil para entender según qué escenas.
Diálogos: Aquí me patina. Me ha parecido un poco ida de olla. Sobretodo en los libros que llevan a Timothy al pasado y al futuro, directamente he desistido de intentar entender según qué cosas.
Le quiero dar una segunda oportunidad en algún momento, igual me pilla a mi en un momento en que mi capacidad de concentración es limitada y este cómic necesita más de la que le puedo dar :)
ltwardwriter's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
braverytewalker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.5
josemclr's review against another edition
5.0
Es fácil uno de los mejores cómics que he leído. Está interesantísimo. No miento cuando digo que cada página era mejor que la anterior. Y es conflictivo porque desearías que fuera más largo, pero al mismo tiempo se siente bien que sea tan corto y tan redondo. Neil Gaiman… I see you…
berrybot's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
skulfxckery's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
uselysses's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5