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hobbitfreddie's review against another edition
3.0
So Lumberjanes started out very well, but over time I just didn't enjoy most of the volumes. Which sucks because there's so much you can do with this concept, but they usually take a bland route for the monster/ fantasy element of the week. And the cast has so much potential! This volume really hilighted the issues with the series. They have good ideas, but they never run with it.
I really didn't like the art in this, it's been a while since they had an artist I actually liked. It's too simple and the style isn't the best. There are attempts at expressiveness I guess.
This volume mostly takes place in the other dimmension, which I never am interested in seeing. The first time they used it, it was cool. But now it just seems like the most boring fantasy element to use. You could do so much with the actual camp, since there already are fantasy elements in it. However the volume is split up into multiple sub plots actually on the camp, April's and Mal's. April's is fine, it's just feels too safe. Mal's is a bit better because it actually expanded her relationship with Molly.
The main problem is over 19 volumes, Lumberjanes didn't do enough with it's concept. It could have expanded on it's characters or added more memorable fantasy elements. And this volume teases character writing. It shows they can actually write character moments, but rarely use them. I really liked these characters are a concept but they don't go anywhere with most of them. Like expanding Molly's home problems, or her relationship with Mal, or expanding Barney's character!
Lumberjanes just felt too safe, I liked it yeah, but it could have been better.
I really didn't like the art in this, it's been a while since they had an artist I actually liked. It's too simple and the style isn't the best. There are attempts at expressiveness I guess.
This volume mostly takes place in the other dimmension, which I never am interested in seeing. The first time they used it, it was cool. But now it just seems like the most boring fantasy element to use. You could do so much with the actual camp, since there already are fantasy elements in it. However the volume is split up into multiple sub plots actually on the camp, April's and Mal's. April's is fine, it's just feels too safe. Mal's is a bit better because it actually expanded her relationship with Molly.
The main problem is over 19 volumes, Lumberjanes didn't do enough with it's concept. It could have expanded on it's characters or added more memorable fantasy elements. And this volume teases character writing. It shows they can actually write character moments, but rarely use them. I really liked these characters are a concept but they don't go anywhere with most of them. Like expanding Molly's home problems, or her relationship with Mal, or expanding Barney's character!
Lumberjanes just felt too safe, I liked it yeah, but it could have been better.
historybowler's review against another edition
2.0
I liked aspects of this, but most of it felt like setting the stage for the epic finale, which means in a collection of the editions, this is mostly filler. I did like the April subplot, but it wrapped up way too quickly for me.
ehmannky's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
Very cute. I thought all of the separate plot lines as they all did One Last Thing were very fun. And this issue just sort of solidified every reason why April is my favorite of the Roanoke crew. And can you believe that after disappearing after volume 11, the overriding camp mystery has finally returned? Very exciting.
The only reason this isn't a five star is because I wasn't in love with the art in this one.
The only reason this isn't a five star is because I wasn't in love with the art in this one.
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
4.0
a cliffhanger!?!
who are we kidding, we all know I have to finish the series now
who are we kidding, we all know I have to finish the series now
applepie10's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-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
4.5
techigeekchic's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
chuck3791's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
maryehavens's review against another edition
3.0
I guess I'm super dense because I just now realized my beloved Lumberjanes is ending!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Apparently it ended in December 2020.
Honestly, if they pull together a compendium, I will probably buy it. If, for no other reason, that I will be able to read them start to finish and refresh my memory on specific characters. Like, in this volume, I totally forgot about the mermaids.
But still: WAAAAAAAAAAH!!
Apparently it ended in December 2020.
Honestly, if they pull together a compendium, I will probably buy it. If, for no other reason, that I will be able to read them start to finish and refresh my memory on specific characters. Like, in this volume, I totally forgot about the mermaids.
But still: WAAAAAAAAAAH!!