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cmcrockford's review against another edition
5.0
Really the point where the plot kicks into high gear now that the characters and stakes have been set up, and the results are absolutely devastating. Beautifully calculated at the end so every person has reached a tipping point and the consequences have piled up, from Leppard again letting down someone he loves for the right reasons, to Abbott teaming up with the best possible henchmen for him. Goddamn.
mrsthrift's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this series so, so much. This is the one where Jeppert develops an army to come save the hybrid kids. The world is getting so complicated now!
eekgranola's review against another edition
3.0
Still just petrified of the bad guys the whole time.
megadallion's review against another edition
4.0
Whew, there was no shortage of gore in this volume. Definitely a lot more action here as Jepperd raises an army to free the hybrid children from "The Preserve" and maybe even get revenge on Mr. Abbot. Meanwhile, Dr. Singh is getting closer to solving the puzzle of where Sweet Tooth came from and how he might be connected to the plague. There's also an asshole wildcard character with a pack of wolf hybrids who reminds me a bit of The Governor from The Walking Dead. I wasn't sure what to expect with him, but it was definitely a nail-biter. I really enjoy the passion that these characters all have - Lemire does an excellent job of making all of his characters seem real, with back stories that are always ringing in the back of their minds, and you can tell! It's so easy (especially in comics) to just let some of the less important characters remain flat, stereotypical, listless props that only move and react when the story warrants it, but I haven't seen any of that in this series so far. I am becoming a bit hesitant about this whole crazy religion that's developing around Sweet Tooth's father's cryptic, prophetic "Bible." I'm looking forward to what's going on there but I hope Gus isn't actually some kind of immaculately concepted prophet. We will see...
crabbygirl's review against another edition
4.0
(this is an overall review for volumes 3 to 5 which I read in a batch)
picking up were we left off, Jepperd has a change of heart and rescues Gus along with a few other hybrids, 2 enslaved women, a doctor and a hick. so now there's a gang to root for. we get to see their backstories - inked in unique ways - and care as much for them as the original duo. there's a sidetracked story involving the inuit and a great take on unit art.
just like The Walking Dead, they appear to find a paradise in which to live but of course it is a scam. Gus is growing older, looking more like a teen by the end of these books than a child. and now that he's got what amounts to a hybrid teen girlfriend, the story has more places to go.
i'll say it again: the art work is stunning - this author is a true creator: story AND artwork.
picking up were we left off, Jepperd has a change of heart and rescues Gus along with a few other hybrids, 2 enslaved women, a doctor and a hick. so now there's a gang to root for. we get to see their backstories - inked in unique ways - and care as much for them as the original duo. there's a sidetracked story involving the inuit and a great take on unit art.
just like The Walking Dead, they appear to find a paradise in which to live but of course it is a scam. Gus is growing older, looking more like a teen by the end of these books than a child. and now that he's got what amounts to a hybrid teen girlfriend, the story has more places to go.
i'll say it again: the art work is stunning - this author is a true creator: story AND artwork.
trike's review against another edition
3.0
This is pretty good stuff. I read all six volumes in one sitting. It’s basically [b:The Island of Dr. Moreau|6265974|The Island of Dr. Moreau|H.G. Wells|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328147138l/6265974._SY75_.jpg|68894] meets [b:The Stand|149267|The Stand|Stephen King|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1213131305l/149267._SX50_.jpg|1742269], but a solid remix. I’m sure there’s lots of allegory to be had, but I’m just enjoying the story.
Looking forward to the Netflix adaptation coming soon. Trailer: https://youtu.be/GrBw0pbF11s
Looking forward to the Netflix adaptation coming soon. Trailer: https://youtu.be/GrBw0pbF11s
otherwyrld's review against another edition
3.0
Jepperd puts together a desperate plan to free Gus, not knowing he has already escaped thanks to a sympathiser within the militia camp (even though their freedom doesn't last). Meanwhile, back at Gus's old home, Abbot and Singh make some discoveries about who Gus's father was, and how Gus was born.
This was a messy, violent volume, which raised more questions than it answered. There was a lot of action but not a lot of movement in the story. At least, though, our main protagonists are on the way to where they think they might find some answers. Abbot is in hot pursuit though, and he not only has a pack of human wolf hybrids, he also has the son that Jepperd thought was dead (twice!).
Probably the only nice thing that happens in this volume is that the hybrid children are bonding with each other, and it seems to be them against the rest of the world. All of the humans tagging along with them to Alaska have their own hidden agendas, and at this point it would be hard to like or trust any of them with the possible exception of the two women that Jepperd rescued.
Still, this continues to be an intriguing story.
This was a messy, violent volume, which raised more questions than it answered. There was a lot of action but not a lot of movement in the story. At least, though, our main protagonists are on the way to where they think they might find some answers. Abbot is in hot pursuit though, and he not only has a pack of human wolf hybrids, he also has the son that Jepperd thought was dead (twice!).
Probably the only nice thing that happens in this volume is that the hybrid children are bonding with each other, and it seems to be them against the rest of the world. All of the humans tagging along with them to Alaska have their own hidden agendas, and at this point it would be hard to like or trust any of them with the possible exception of the two women that Jepperd rescued.
Still, this continues to be an intriguing story.
leelah's review against another edition
5.0
4,5
While you are still wallowing in misery of Gus's demise and Jepperd's backstory, here is Lemire to rub a little salt on your wounds with vol. 3.
So, yes, it's getting darker, leaning hard on that "Mad Max" reference. Jeppered's badass proclamation to save Sweet Tooth was pulled back by reality check with a simple question:
"Oh, yeah, you and what army?"
And army he found.
(Desperate bastard).
As for our sweet innocent Gus, with all that weight on his antlers, he is becoming jaded, which, paradoxically, makes him look more human than ever.
We are moving forward with resolving mystery of virus and Gus's role in it. I am still not sure about his (prophetic?) dreams- whether they are just a tool to hint reader in some direction or they are actually happening- but allegory combined with art of those dream panels is very subtle and smart and looks pretty damn awesome. I enjoy.
While you are still wallowing in misery of Gus's demise and Jepperd's backstory, here is Lemire to rub a little salt on your wounds with vol. 3.
So, yes, it's getting darker, leaning hard on that "Mad Max" reference. Jeppered's badass proclamation to save Sweet Tooth was pulled back by reality check with a simple question:
"Oh, yeah, you and what army?"
And army he found.
(Desperate bastard).
As for our sweet innocent Gus, with all that weight on his antlers, he is becoming jaded, which, paradoxically, makes him look more human than ever.
We are moving forward with resolving mystery of virus and Gus's role in it. I am still not sure about his (prophetic?) dreams- whether they are just a tool to hint reader in some direction or they are actually happening- but allegory combined with art of those dream panels is very subtle and smart and looks pretty damn awesome. I enjoy.
thereadinglitchi's review against another edition
4.0
Ok so this is getting reaaal violent and heart wrenching at times! But we're starting to get a nice little group dynamic and i can't wait to reach the end of their trip and start to get some answers. Besides, I'm still blown away by Jeff Lemire's art style.