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thebooklender's review against another edition
4.0
In pre-WW1 Britain, a well-to-do family is celebrating the engagement of their daughter to a young industrialist. Their revelries are cut short when an inspector calls about the death of a young woman.
I could tell early on that there was more going on than was immediately apparent. I had fun guessing where the twists and turns would take the story, and was never more than half right in my predictions. It is hard to talk about the plot without spoilers, but things are never as they seem.
I quite enjoyed the graphical rendition of the story, although at times it was difficult to tell some of the characters apart - especially early on.
I could tell early on that there was more going on than was immediately apparent. I had fun guessing where the twists and turns would take the story, and was never more than half right in my predictions. It is hard to talk about the plot without spoilers, but things are never as they seem.
I quite enjoyed the graphical rendition of the story, although at times it was difficult to tell some of the characters apart - especially early on.
amyleannefg's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't read this since I was 14 at school and I remember thoroughly enjoying the play anyway, but I enjoyed it even more as a graphic novel!
I loved reading a graphic novel adaptation of a play, as it meant you could visualise everything that the playwright intended but without going to see a production. I loved being able to visualise the characters and watch them move around etc.
As for the story, I love the way it strips the family down and shows that perfect seeming families are never perfect. I love the slightly supernatural element of it and the mystery aspect. It's well written and just a short and enjoyable read!
My only issue is with the illustrations. I liked them, but at times it was hard to distinguish between two of the male characters which was which, and the same for two of the female characters, which confused me a few times. They were detailed in some frames but not in others, which was okay but sometimes they were not as pleasing to look at.
Definitely going to look into graphic novel adaptations of plays in the future.
I loved reading a graphic novel adaptation of a play, as it meant you could visualise everything that the playwright intended but without going to see a production. I loved being able to visualise the characters and watch them move around etc.
As for the story, I love the way it strips the family down and shows that perfect seeming families are never perfect. I love the slightly supernatural element of it and the mystery aspect. It's well written and just a short and enjoyable read!
My only issue is with the illustrations. I liked them, but at times it was hard to distinguish between two of the male characters which was which, and the same for two of the female characters, which confused me a few times. They were detailed in some frames but not in others, which was okay but sometimes they were not as pleasing to look at.
Definitely going to look into graphic novel adaptations of plays in the future.
ellelainey's review against another edition
5.0
Really loved this play when I was in school and it was recommended reading. One of the only books the school got us to read that I actually fell in love with.
It works perfectly in graphic novel format. The story still shines, the colours do a great job of indicating mood, atmosphere and singling out the flashbacks. Really well executed gritty and realistic artwork that captures the mood of the story and its setting. I'll be buying more Classic Comics in the future.
It works perfectly in graphic novel format. The story still shines, the colours do a great job of indicating mood, atmosphere and singling out the flashbacks. Really well executed gritty and realistic artwork that captures the mood of the story and its setting. I'll be buying more Classic Comics in the future.
bookhamster88's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lastidealist's review against another edition
5.0
An outstanding interpretation of the classic play.
Everything is perfect- art style, writing plot emphasis & characterisation.
A must read.
Everything is perfect- art style, writing plot emphasis & characterisation.
A must read.
theprettiestpeoplearereaders's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookedbyhannah's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
stig's review against another edition
3.0
I found it rather tedious and predictable—I’ve probably read the book before—but I pushed through it because my son(9) enjoyed it, and it’s prompted some good conversations.