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holdenkillfield's review against another edition
2.0
Eh. Meh. Very great premise, but the execution is lacking. I don't care for the main character, their past lives, or anyone else in the story. It is very vapid and superficial not touching deeper on the resurrection theme, but rather focusing on addiction and loss of family, and even then those topics also are surface level. The kicker is the ending which is just thrown in for shock value and again has no real meaning or evaluation of morals or life choices. It was a lazy add to tie everything (loosely) together. The artwork was great though.
sarkahle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emmpo's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.75
rkiladitis's review against another edition
3.0
Chris is a man with a loving wife and child and a steady job at a local mall. His life gets turned upside down when Jack, a homeless man he buys lunch for, tells him that he's Chris's grandmother from another life; Jack has never been able to get over being separated from Chris during the 1937 Raid of Nanking. At first, Chris thinks Jack is insane, but he gradually starts to believe and discover his own past lives. Jack introduces him to Del, who's able to help him delve into other previous lives, where Chris becomes obsessed with a life where he lost a young son to illness. As Chris spirals out of control, Jack tries to help him detach and focus on his present life.
Old Souls has a strong premise that falters a bit in the storytelling. At points, the narrative seems to be caught in a loop, going over the same moments again and again, and the book's momentum stalls. The black and white artwork provides for some stark, noir-like moments. The message is a popular one: embrace the present, don't dwell on the past.
An additional purchase for collections where you have dedicated adult graphic novel readers.
Old Souls has a strong premise that falters a bit in the storytelling. At points, the narrative seems to be caught in a loop, going over the same moments again and again, and the book's momentum stalls. The black and white artwork provides for some stark, noir-like moments. The message is a popular one: embrace the present, don't dwell on the past.
An additional purchase for collections where you have dedicated adult graphic novel readers.
cetaceanscribe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
adisiki's review against another edition
3.0
This was very interesting! It was a quick read since it’s a comic book, but the concept is super interesting. Looking at reincarnation in a different way and how family is most important! Just felt a little rushed.
vampirehelpdesk's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Another graphic novel that got me cryin in the club (work is the club. I am always at work.)