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Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street by Warren Ellis

sarahrheawerner's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this book. Warren Ellis said pretty much everything I've ever wanted to say but have been too afraid to. *standing ovation*

starcrossedstacks's review against another edition

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3.0

Though I enjoyed this, it is NOT for everyone. Warren uses Spider as a political mouthpiece unapologetically. In volume one chapters include: Spider yells at cops, Spider yells at president, Spider yells at TV, Spider yells at religion.

jadmers's review

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adventurous emotional funny reflective 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

3.75

gonesavage's review

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dark funny medium-paced

5.0

Incredible how prescient this is 25 years later.

geoffwood's review

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3.0

Hun-Tar S. Compson

(the 'S' stands for 'space')

waisball's review

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adventurous challenging funny informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

tjrourke's review

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5.0

Hunter S. Thompson meets Fahrenheit 451. In a somewhat dystopian future filled with scents that record everything and microbes that convert people to other species, a semi-deranged, drug-addicted gonzo journalist returns to the metropolis he once covered with foul-mouthed wit and facts. Quite funny and often disgustingly so, it's a great series.

sorrytodisturbyou's review

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funny fast-paced

5.0

mbrilliant's review

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

4saradouglas's review against another edition

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4.0

Wow, I really liked this one! I mean, it was really dark and disturbing to read at times, but I really enjoyed the characters and the story.