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Likely Stories [graphic novel] by Mark Buckingham, Neil Gaiman

3 reviews

mswarning's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The art style isn't my favorite, but there's definitely something eerie about each of the stories. Gaiman is definitely at home in his wheelhouse, he really knows how to create tension and reel you in.
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nerdymamabooks's review against another edition

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dark tense slow-paced

1.0

It pains me to say this because I love any and everything Neil Gaiman related. But this graphic novel just didn't do it for me. 

Likely Stories was a series of short vignettes but instead of having Gaiman's signature twist on dark fantasy they just ended up being weird and not in a good way. I'm not a prude by any means but the first tale of a man dealing with masturbation and VD was just icky. And then the story of a man seeing the same "nineteen year old girl" in Penthouse spanning 30 years was lecherous. Instead of a nice twist of horror and fantasy I was left feeling a little grossed out.


This was a bummer for me. 
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badmom's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • 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

3.0

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