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illbefinealone's review
4.0
The art style is a bit odd to me, but I'm intrigued by what I'm seen as a story... We shall see.
ruthailuj's review
5.0
Probably a good fit for fans of Battlestar Galactica, Continuum, or any sci-fi fan.
iffer's review
5.0
So, it's too early to really rate something 5 stars and "It's amazing!" since I'm a crotchety reviewer, but other than being exactly what I can't resist: sci-fi, boy robots, and a dog (with the only thing missing being a female spy, and who knows, one might appear), the art is absolutely stunning. Dustin Nguyen, why haven't I been consuming your stuff?
At slightly more length, it's an interesting mash-up of things that I really enjoy, including several elements of Japanese sci-fi. For instance, giant robots/mecha and politics when giant robots are used as space weapons. The first issue also hints at exploring themes about what it means to be human, discrimination/fear/cheap labor, and the ethics of technology, as framed in many humans vs. robots/android works (Metropolis, Ghost in a Shell, etc.) Lemire's showcases one of his major strengths in Descender #1, evoking whimsy and lyricism, and conveying how the vastness of space can simultaneously make people feel significant and connected as well as insignificant and lonely (reminiscent of a series like Saturn Apartments).
At slightly more length, it's an interesting mash-up of things that I really enjoy, including several elements of Japanese sci-fi. For instance, giant robots/mecha and politics when giant robots are used as space weapons. The first issue also hints at exploring themes about what it means to be human, discrimination/fear/cheap labor, and the ethics of technology, as framed in many humans vs. robots/android works (Metropolis, Ghost in a Shell, etc.) Lemire's showcases one of his major strengths in Descender #1, evoking whimsy and lyricism, and conveying how the vastness of space can simultaneously make people feel significant and connected as well as insignificant and lonely (reminiscent of a series like Saturn Apartments).
kwbat12's review
3.0
This was a beautiful read, and a fantastic idea. It wasn't quite the graphic novel for me, but I did greatly enjoy the premise and the artwork.
eraofkara's review
5.0
Lovely sci-fi with heart, done in a watercolor style. Can't wait to read more.
leelah's review
4.0
Pretty damn good.
Huge scope from the start, but with a firm grip on the world and story.
All the praise and advanced movie deal, totally deserved.
Nguyen excellent.
aneumann's review
5.0
Read this in one sitting. The art is romantic and heartbreaking and entrancing, love it! The story is nothing like I expected and although centered on androids, is much more empathetic than I was expecting. Loved it!
lauren_endnotes's review
4.0
First of the series, introducing Tim-21, the child companion robot. Intriguing world, and good storytelling - I'll be back for more of this series.
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Format note: my library offers several graphic novels in ebook form but I wasn't sure how it would look while reading on my phone - good news, it was vibrant and easy to scroll and magnify for details. Another win for Hoopla Digital!
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Format note: my library offers several graphic novels in ebook form but I wasn't sure how it would look while reading on my phone - good news, it was vibrant and easy to scroll and magnify for details. Another win for Hoopla Digital!
alexanderpaez's review
4.0
Casi se lleva las 5. Buena trama, personajes interesantes y carismáticos, un argumento de fondo que engancha, pero el ritmo es lento, le cuesta avanzar en según qué puntos y el estilo del dibujo se me hace demasiado "bosquejado" en ciertas ocasiones que quizá piden más "dureza". De todas formas, tremendamente recomendable.