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A review by blooker
Bloody Chester by Hilary Florido, J.T. Petty
3.0
Chester Kate stands to earn a bundle for burning down a nearby empty-but-possibly-haunted town that's holding up the progress of the railroad. Turns out it's not empty--there's a young lady there, and a boy. There's also the sick priest who takes care of the boy, and the young woman's father, who appears to be crazy and hiding out in a nearby cave. These are the few who haven't yet succumbed to a disease that's torn up the bodies of the other citizens of town, a disease known as Coyote Waits.
The plot is solid in this story. There's a noirish sensibility to it, and the Coens could make a good movie out of this. The artwork is good, too.
I ought to rate it higher for these qualities, but due to the story's pace, there's not enough time to connect with the characters. I'd have been over the top if back story flash backs popped up, and added depth to the cast. On the other hand, if you're looking for a good story told quick, this could be just the thing you're looking for.
The plot is solid in this story. There's a noirish sensibility to it, and the Coens could make a good movie out of this. The artwork is good, too.
I ought to rate it higher for these qualities, but due to the story's pace, there's not enough time to connect with the characters. I'd have been over the top if back story flash backs popped up, and added depth to the cast. On the other hand, if you're looking for a good story told quick, this could be just the thing you're looking for.