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mallorylocklear's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
sarknado's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
adam_nie's review against another edition
2.0
Based on length and cover, I hoped this book would be a swashbuckling palate-cleanser. Unfortunately, I found the action as flat as the shapes. Nothing surprised me. Nothing excited me. Nothing amused me. Nothing moved me.
Nevertheless, this book, unlike any of the dozen others I had checked out at the same time, got requested back by another library patron. I hope they enjoy the adventure more than I did!
Nevertheless, this book, unlike any of the dozen others I had checked out at the same time, got requested back by another library patron. I hope they enjoy the adventure more than I did!
luanndie's review against another edition
3.0
Historia divertida y algo surrealista que nos cuenta las aventuras de una niña intentando averiguar que le ocurrió a su padre. Gwenny, como personaje me encantó por su inteligencia y capacidad de salir de cualquier problema, y lo que descubren en la isla de los cien mil muertos me pareció una fantasía. Sin embargo, la historia en general me dejó un poco fría y por eso sólo las tres estrellas. El dibujo sigue un formato strip que yo generalmente odio, pero aquí no me disgustó y me pareció que encajaba bien con la historia y con la impávida reacción de los personajes a casi todos los acontecimientos.
emilychau's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
jekutree's review against another edition
5.0
These Jason reviews from me must look real biased but I promise he’s just this good. I have two more Jason books to read before I finish all his translated work. Feels very bittersweet.
This was a very interesting read considering it’s the only time Jason has had a writer work with him. I didn’t know what to expect going into this one, part of me thought I’d end up seeing a Jason stray away from his signature storytelling style. That’s not what we get here. If Vehlman wrote out an entire script for Jason I imagine he’s a huge fan because this book feels so very Jason. In some ways, it’s the ultimate Jason book. It has most of his tropes in one story with a little extra spice.
This was a very interesting read considering it’s the only time Jason has had a writer work with him. I didn’t know what to expect going into this one, part of me thought I’d end up seeing a Jason stray away from his signature storytelling style. That’s not what we get here. If Vehlman wrote out an entire script for Jason I imagine he’s a huge fan because this book feels so very Jason. In some ways, it’s the ultimate Jason book. It has most of his tropes in one story with a little extra spice.
shanyreader's review against another edition
3.0
It wasn't mindblowing, and I haven't read any other work by the author, but this book was ODD. It was odd in a simple way. The story was simple, the characters were kind of kinky, and it was just on another level of disturbing. I finished it in less than 20 minutes, and for those less than 20 minutes, I was actually enjoying myself. Such a ruthless story inside such simple drawings.
raloveridge's review against another edition
4.0
This has been my favorite of the Jason books because there's this careful sense of sad whimsy that I found pretty enchanting, especially compared to the other books which felt pretty one note.