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manwithanagenda's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
'Feathers' is about a boy named Poe who was abandoned as an infant in a back street of the "Maze" a sprawling, chaotic settlement surrounding the "City". Two entities are responsible for his being there, to address something cryptically referred to as "The Balance".
Also, he's covered in black feathers and a sensitivity to light requires his wearing of goggles.
On the night he is found by his adoptive father, a predator begins stalking the streets stealing away homeless children, known as Mice. The action begins years later as a near-adolescent Poe has taken to helping the mice go about their business of surviving - by stealing - and escaping the guardsmen. He must do so in secret, for fear of being attacked because of his differences, and the children view him as a ghost to be frightened of rather than a savior.
Meanwhile in the City, Bianca is bored and pesters her father to allow her to accompany him to the city docks, on the other side of the Maze, for business. She ignores his warnings about the dangers of the maze and jeopardizes herself, her father and a lot of innocent people of the Maze and City who will get hurt because she felt like having an adventure.
I didn't like Bianca, I don't think as a reader you're supposed to dislike her, but I did.
Guess who run into each other? So the narrative may be a little predictable, but the setting is full of lore and questions that will leave readers begging for more. Poe and Bianca working together make some mistakes but uncover some terrible secrets and do a lot of good in the process.
This is the kind of fun graphic novel that needs discovering, be sure to check it out!
Also, he's covered in black feathers and a sensitivity to light requires his wearing of goggles.
On the night he is found by his adoptive father, a predator begins stalking the streets stealing away homeless children, known as Mice. The action begins years later as a near-adolescent Poe has taken to helping the mice go about their business of surviving - by stealing - and escaping the guardsmen. He must do so in secret, for fear of being attacked because of his differences, and the children view him as a ghost to be frightened of rather than a savior.
Meanwhile in the City, Bianca is bored and pesters her father to allow her to accompany him to the city docks, on the other side of the Maze, for business. She ignores his warnings about the dangers of the maze and jeopardizes herself, her father and a lot of innocent people of the Maze and City who will get hurt because she felt like having an adventure.
I didn't like Bianca, I don't think as a reader you're supposed to dislike her, but I did.
Guess who run into each other? So the narrative may be a little predictable, but the setting is full of lore and questions that will leave readers begging for more. Poe and Bianca working together make some mistakes but uncover some terrible secrets and do a lot of good in the process.
This is the kind of fun graphic novel that needs discovering, be sure to check it out!
therainbowshelf's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The gist ๐: In the outer city, it is survival of the fittest. For a pack of children who banned together to survive, things are more complicated by the soldiers who keep an eye out for their shenanigans. On top of that, an unknown person known only as The Ghost has been kidnapping the street children. When they meet a boy with feathers who hides away from most people, they think they've caught their culprit, but that would be too easy.
For readers looking for ๐: adventure, mystery, danger, beautiful art, and mystery.
My thoughts ๐ญ: I thought this was an adventurous, fun comic. I picked it up randomly, and was thoroughly entertained. There were a few examples of excellent panel breaking in here too, which I adore and wish there was more use of it in this volume.
For readers looking for ๐: adventure, mystery, danger, beautiful art, and mystery.
My thoughts ๐ญ: I thought this was an adventurous, fun comic. I picked it up randomly, and was thoroughly entertained. There were a few examples of excellent panel breaking in here too, which I adore and wish there was more use of it in this volume.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Child death, Child abuse, Confinement, Kidnapping, and Violence
Minor: Police brutality
elderkinhv's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
hikaoru's review
5.0
In the span of 6 chapters, the heroine had a huge character development. From a snarky brat into a tolerable sidekick. Whopee.
I really like Poe, I have no idea how old is he, I'm imagining around 8. He was defiant to his pop because he wanted answers and despite the fact that he was shunned after he showed himself to the world, he still had his chin up. A tad grim for a middle grade book but when I think about it, I read the same kind of thing when I was younger so it is suitable. Similar setting as in the manga No. 6, a dystopia where they have walls around the so called paradise, keeping the vermin out.
I really like Poe, I have no idea how old is he, I'm imagining around 8. He was defiant to his pop because he wanted answers and despite the fact that he was shunned after he showed himself to the world, he still had his chin up. A tad grim for a middle grade book but when I think about it, I read the same kind of thing when I was younger so it is suitable. Similar setting as in the manga No. 6, a dystopia where they have walls around the so called paradise, keeping the vermin out.
battybookworm's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I'm pretty sure I picked this book up on a whim and I'm so glad I did! Definitely comfortable for a younger audience, but I thoroughly enjoyed it as well. The story is easy to follow but doesn't tread too close to repetitive tropes (especially for a story based on a famous fairytale!) and the drawings are engaging and lovely to read through!
justinlife's review against another edition
4.0
This was a sold beginning to a story I want to see more of. Interesting characters, enough left unfinished that left me wanting more, and gorgeous art. This was a lot of fun. The story is a tad basic but itโs the start of a story, I donโt need it too in depth. Give me enough to get my feet wet.
ashley_elizabeth's review
3.0
Artwork and characters - 4 stars
Story - 2 stars
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who was a bit confused by the story. We have two unnamed characters conversing at both the beginning and the end of the story - two opposing sides, we gather - but we are never clued in to who they are. I get the impression of one identity, but not the other, and it never really feels like it ties into the story of Poe. Poe, Bianca, and the secondary characters, however, are cute enough (particularly Poe & Bianca) and the artwork is fantastic. I wish there had been a bit more story building; I would certainly settle for a sequel (or prequel?) to fill in some of the holes.
Story - 2 stars
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who was a bit confused by the story. We have two unnamed characters conversing at both the beginning and the end of the story - two opposing sides, we gather - but we are never clued in to who they are. I get the impression of one identity, but not the other, and it never really feels like it ties into the story of Poe. Poe, Bianca, and the secondary characters, however, are cute enough (particularly Poe & Bianca) and the artwork is fantastic. I wish there had been a bit more story building; I would certainly settle for a sequel (or prequel?) to fill in some of the holes.
squidbag's review
5.0
Corona's channeling Victor Hugo and Charles Dickens here while he does his best gothic art on the design work of not only the City, but its environs, the Maze, and everything in those two places. From the central plot to the internal discussions about class, faith, fate, and lies, this is something it would be fun to place in the hands of anyone from a third grader to someone very old. It's pretty and gritty at the same time, art & story, in a way that maybe only comes from the artist and writer being the same person. The partnership is valuable when they aren't, but I think maybe something special is created - Mignola, Cooke - when they're one and the same.