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wrentheblurry's review
4.0
SUMMARY: Phoney Bone has gotten himself into trouble for the last time, in Boneville at least. He's been exiled from his home, though his cousin Fone Bone helped him escape the wrath of the angry townspeople. Also along for the ride is another cousin, Smiley Bone. It isn't long before the Bone cousins become separated, and we follow Fone Bone's progress through the desert. He comes to a forest, is stalked and chased by evil rat creatures, is saved by a dragon, and meets a beautiful woman who offers to help him. Meanwhile, Phoney and Smiley are having their own adventures, and all three cousins meet again, though not before the evil rat creatures make another appearance!
EVALUATION: In form, the Bone cousins are somewhat reminiscent of a cross between Pogo and Casper the Ghost. Their personalities are all quite distinct, something that comes across in both the writing and the artwork. This book (and the others in the series) has many enjoyable elements that meld together in a perfect format: humor, mild romance (in the crush Fone Bone develops on his helper Thorn), fantasy adventures, good fighting against evil, and a number of entertaining, well-done characters.
WHY I WOULD INCLUDE IT: Bone has appeal for a wide variety of ages, from young kids to adults, with plenty for tweens to enjoy. I prefer the colored version to the black and white, as I feel it adds to the action and the overall mood of the chapters. The depth of the characters, the wondrous artwork, the attention to details (such as the variety of speech balloons, depending on the tone of what is being said) and the hunger you have for more when you reach the end all make it a terrific addition to a new graphic novel collection for tweens.
EVALUATION: In form, the Bone cousins are somewhat reminiscent of a cross between Pogo and Casper the Ghost. Their personalities are all quite distinct, something that comes across in both the writing and the artwork. This book (and the others in the series) has many enjoyable elements that meld together in a perfect format: humor, mild romance (in the crush Fone Bone develops on his helper Thorn), fantasy adventures, good fighting against evil, and a number of entertaining, well-done characters.
WHY I WOULD INCLUDE IT: Bone has appeal for a wide variety of ages, from young kids to adults, with plenty for tweens to enjoy. I prefer the colored version to the black and white, as I feel it adds to the action and the overall mood of the chapters. The depth of the characters, the wondrous artwork, the attention to details (such as the variety of speech balloons, depending on the tone of what is being said) and the hunger you have for more when you reach the end all make it a terrific addition to a new graphic novel collection for tweens.
callo's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Read it as a kid and wanted to read it again. It just felt kinda boring. Maybe the later books are better though. I also hate hate HATE the trope of 'main character is some non human creature and falls in love with a human woman' thing. Just stop.
jkw7072's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tinynavajo's review against another edition
5.0
*Full Review to Come*
I enjoyed this so much! I need to keep reading this, I just need to finish reading all of my other books and required readings first....
I enjoyed this so much! I need to keep reading this, I just need to finish reading all of my other books and required readings first....
xsleepyshadows's review
3.0
Yes, good start and good art! I'm looking forward to see where this story develops.
jb16772's review against another edition
4.0
Still a quick funny re-read. Perhaps it has lost it's charm a bit but the Harry/Ron notes are still fun. I did notice on this re-read that the Boggart appears to be missing. And every time I read this I wonder whether Hermoine's cat Crookshanks is, or is related to, a Kneazle.
ogreart's review against another edition
4.0
I've heard a lot about Bone from friends. I thought it was time to check it out. I'm glad I did. Now I need to get the next volume.