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dorothysbookshelf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
- 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
5.0
suhmer's review against another edition
5.0
I knew this was going be a 5 star read just for the nostalgia, and of course the social commentary, but then the drama!
We studied this in school for GCSE and aside from the premise/format, I remembered surpringly little. Also, this is the first time I've reread a school gcse classic (Of Mice and Men, and Jane Eyre to go). I loved this story in school and then totally forgot about it, and was really excited a few years ago when I remembered the name of the story and I've been intending to reread it ever since, and I definetly love it more now than I did then.
Also, this graphic novel format was absolutely perfect! Adding much more to the story, and the interpretation. The war imagery and those for the social commentary really added a lot of effect to the intention, made me understand it in a more vivd way than I otherwise would have.
Brilliant writing, wonderful artistry, great commentary and, the second time I've ever gotten chills when finishing a book!
We studied this in school for GCSE and aside from the premise/format, I remembered surpringly little. Also, this is the first time I've reread a school gcse classic (Of Mice and Men, and Jane Eyre to go). I loved this story in school and then totally forgot about it, and was really excited a few years ago when I remembered the name of the story and I've been intending to reread it ever since, and I definetly love it more now than I did then.
Also, this graphic novel format was absolutely perfect! Adding much more to the story, and the interpretation. The war imagery and those for the social commentary really added a lot of effect to the intention, made me understand it in a more vivd way than I otherwise would have.
Brilliant writing, wonderful artistry, great commentary and, the second time I've ever gotten chills when finishing a book!
amytalksbooks'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.
eviee's review against another edition
5.0
I've always liked this play, it's a great story with some important points about how our actions affect other people's lives. I also love the mystery of Inspector Goole.
The story was just as good in comic form, just wish I'd read the version with the original text instead of the quick text edition (although this version was still good).
The story was just as good in comic form, just wish I'd read the version with the original text instead of the quick text edition (although this version was still good).
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