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book_mumma's review against another edition
2.0
I grabbed this from Mark 1 this morning, intruiged by the cover and quotes proclaiming a theme of the "futility of love". I love doomed love (in fiction) - give me Christian and Satine, Daisy and Gatsby, Cathy and Heathcliff, even Romeo and Juliet.
This book didn't give me anything other than an unrequited crush and a protagonist I couldn't connect with.
Great art, though
This book didn't give me anything other than an unrequited crush and a protagonist I couldn't connect with.
Great art, though
amysutton's review against another edition
3.0
This reproduction/collection of the 1999 Paul Pope graphic novel Escapo includes the original story along with bonus material: sketchbook scans, an interview with the artist, and pin ups from other artists. As a reprint and mini-collection, this was nice and will probably appeal to Paul Pope enthusiasts.
The story is a small vignette into the life of Escapo, a famed escape artist who performs bigger and better feats each night as part of a traveling circus. The story feels very stilted and choppy with many things left unresolved, but it “works” if you approach the story as a thematically connected series of glimpses into the character’s life instead of a full narrative. What the series did well was to create an interesting reflection on themes of accepting or denying fate, and facing death.
I enjoyed the story well enough, but what I really liked was the art. The layout creates a suspenseful story that adds to the death-harrowing feats, and my favorite panels were those where Escapo is grappling with death and existence in the midst of his stunts. I also really loved the inclusion of “pin-ups” from different artists that re-imagined characters and panels in different styles.
** I was provided a free copy of this graphic novel through GoodReads’ FirstReads program.
The story is a small vignette into the life of Escapo, a famed escape artist who performs bigger and better feats each night as part of a traveling circus. The story feels very stilted and choppy with many things left unresolved, but it “works” if you approach the story as a thematically connected series of glimpses into the character’s life instead of a full narrative. What the series did well was to create an interesting reflection on themes of accepting or denying fate, and facing death.
I enjoyed the story well enough, but what I really liked was the art. The layout creates a suspenseful story that adds to the death-harrowing feats, and my favorite panels were those where Escapo is grappling with death and existence in the midst of his stunts. I also really loved the inclusion of “pin-ups” from different artists that re-imagined characters and panels in different styles.
** I was provided a free copy of this graphic novel through GoodReads’ FirstReads program.
stilldirty's review against another edition
5.0
(Somewhat) short, sweet, and dark. It was a good whim that caused me to pick this up. Probably necessary reading for Paul Pope fans.
bowienerd_82's review
4.0
Paul Pope is amazing. His drawing style is excellent, and his story telling skills are to match.
Escapo is one of his shorter ones- a love story about a disfigured escape artist who falls in love with a tightrope walker.
Beautiful work, great story, excellent all around.
Escapo is one of his shorter ones- a love story about a disfigured escape artist who falls in love with a tightrope walker.
Beautiful work, great story, excellent all around.
chibiistheway's review
3.0
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Una graphic novel che parla di vita, morte, paura ma anche amore, in un'edizione interamente a colori e arricchita da 50 pagine di materiali
Una graphic novel che parla di vita, morte, paura ma anche amore, in un'edizione interamente a colori e arricchita da 50 pagine di materiali
alenka's review
4.0
This book was really fun! The art is gorgeous as always, and Pope really outdid himself thinking up crazy, complicated death machines for Escapo to navigate. I also found the initial little comic about Escapo's conception and birth hilarious; the first two stories have a great sense of humor to them. The last story is more serious, and it was interesting to see Escapo feel rattled after so casually considering a crush while dangling in a death trap. A lovely book!
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