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iceberg0's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, Robinson is really at the top of the art form. Great writing and a wonderful narrative.
billmill19's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
meghan111's review against another edition
5.0
I love this because it actually feels like a novel, a soap opera of engaging, flawed characters whose lives criss-cross in interesting ways. Featuring six different main characters including a waitress, a rock star dealing with his fading fame, and a man who works counterfeiting sports stars' signatures, this graphic novel is over a decade old but doesn't feel dated. The illustrations are drawn really confidently and the characters all look distinct - a change in lettering style is used to note a deteriorating mental state, and there are some stunning full-page panels near the end.
mazer_nickham's review against another edition
5.0
The best graphic novel I've read in a while, enough so that it became a Christmas gift or two. Much like Blankets, Tricked is a charming black and white look into the lives of young people. It features six protagonists whose stories all eventually intertwine. Admittedly, the characters are a bit tough to swallow (the washed up rock star, the schizo IT guy) but I didn't find that it detracted from the story.
Interesting things keep happening to these characters and it made me want to devour the entire 350+ page book in a day. The fifty chapters count down to what many reviewers call inevitable doom, but I didn't see it that way. The book ends with an infinity symbol and the alternate cover of this book is a cassette tape. Is the message something as cliche as life goes on, barring any circumstances, whether caused by romantic relationships, one-sided obsessive relationships, or relationships that are bad for all parties involved? When I say it this way, it makes Tricked sound highly derivative and shallow, but trust me on this one, the story and characters are compulsively readable and fascinating.
I'm the author of a graphic novel blog; for more information on graphic novels including reviews, news and other insights, visit ALD Graphic Novels.
Interesting things keep happening to these characters and it made me want to devour the entire 350+ page book in a day. The fifty chapters count down to what many reviewers call inevitable doom, but I didn't see it that way. The book ends with an infinity symbol and the alternate cover of this book is a cassette tape. Is the message something as cliche as life goes on, barring any circumstances, whether caused by romantic relationships, one-sided obsessive relationships, or relationships that are bad for all parties involved? When I say it this way, it makes Tricked sound highly derivative and shallow, but trust me on this one, the story and characters are compulsively readable and fascinating.
I'm the author of a graphic novel blog; for more information on graphic novels including reviews, news and other insights, visit ALD Graphic Novels.
shortsaga's review against another edition
4.0
wow The characters in this were so developed-the main characters, the supporting characters. Even if someone only appeared for a few pages (out of 350!), I feel like the author knows his backstory so well Robinson could tell you the name of his first pet. After thoroughly enjoying this and Too Cool To Be Forgotten, I will read anything I can by this author.
nuhafariha's review against another edition
2.0
I really loved Box Office Poison but Tricked felt very jaded and exhausted. Did not finish.
potophannah's review against another edition
3.0
I feel like I missed something with this one. I really enjoyed reading it. And the characters and their inner struggles seemed believable except Lily (oddly enough).
But I feel like I’m not getting something with the last kaleidoscope pages. The ending happened just like I guessed it would. I suppose the Nick/Ray? found his way of being authentic.
And why is it called “Tricked”?? Has anybody figured that out?
But I feel like I’m not getting something with the last kaleidoscope pages. The ending happened just like I guessed it would. I suppose the Nick/Ray? found his way of being authentic.
And why is it called “Tricked”?? Has anybody figured that out?
fantasmic_reads's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
magikorbert's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
this is cool! different than what it turned out to be. maybe this is my pea brain talking but i think it wouldve worked better as a regular novel bc it’s SUPER wordy. the author couldn’t achieved the same goal with some stylized novel pages. i liked it though!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
lizjane's review against another edition
2.0
I loved "Box Office Poison," but this one was somewhat forgettable. At least I seem to have forgotten it although I remember "B.O.P."