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alannajane's review against another edition
4.0
This absolutely EPIC storyline is truly done justice. The narrator did a fantastic job. But now I know that, for me personally, audio is the wrong format for graphic novels.
Audiobook (book adaptation of graphic novel)- 3.5 stars
Graphic Novel - likely much higher
I am a huge Avengers/Marvel fan, so absolutely jumped on the chance to review this audio for NetGalley. Further, I am disabled in such a way that reading paragraphs of text is now very difficult most of the time. So, I am an avid audiobook listener and so grateful that audiobooks are popular enough that they are made for almost any title that I desire to read.
That said, I still do love a great graphic novel and think that good illustrations lend do very much to the story. In this case, I found certain sections of this epic difficult to follow and listening to this audiobook felt like a lot of work most of the time. But, I am certain that in illustrated format everything would have been clear and so much more fun to read. Regardless, I am super glad that I dove into this title in a new format (for me in this genre).
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline and so many of my favourite characters coming together to save the Earth from multiple attackers. I will definitely seek out this title in graphic novel format to see how it compares to my experience with the audio version.
What I LOVED:
* Spending more time with my favourite Marvel characters and their allies.
* Epic storyline, with multiple different angles and players.
* Learning more about the Builders and the history of the multiverse.
* Great narration. The single narrator brought each character to life in such unique ways that I always knew who was speaking. The flow was impeccable and so much life was rendered into the story via this medium. Honestly, I wish that I could have loved this particular epic audiobook more just because the narration was that good.
What I disliked:
* Personally, I like graphic novels better in physical form (and think that a book or audiobook adaptation isn’t the right format for me to engage with this story). I think that without the illustrations, the story loses some context, which makes it harder to follow and less enjoyable. Plus, comics are just so beautiful and bring so much joy. This is just my personal preference, however. I believe that as a stand-alone audiobook, this was rendered in the highest possible quality. If audio is your thing, you might absolutely love it.
Thank you to the author, James A. Moore, NetGalley and the publisher for an audiobook copy of this title in return for an honest review.
Audiobook (book adaptation of graphic novel)- 3.5 stars
Graphic Novel - likely much higher
I am a huge Avengers/Marvel fan, so absolutely jumped on the chance to review this audio for NetGalley. Further, I am disabled in such a way that reading paragraphs of text is now very difficult most of the time. So, I am an avid audiobook listener and so grateful that audiobooks are popular enough that they are made for almost any title that I desire to read.
That said, I still do love a great graphic novel and think that good illustrations lend do very much to the story. In this case, I found certain sections of this epic difficult to follow and listening to this audiobook felt like a lot of work most of the time. But, I am certain that in illustrated format everything would have been clear and so much more fun to read. Regardless, I am super glad that I dove into this title in a new format (for me in this genre).
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline and so many of my favourite characters coming together to save the Earth from multiple attackers. I will definitely seek out this title in graphic novel format to see how it compares to my experience with the audio version.
What I LOVED:
* Spending more time with my favourite Marvel characters and their allies.
* Epic storyline, with multiple different angles and players.
* Learning more about the Builders and the history of the multiverse.
* Great narration. The single narrator brought each character to life in such unique ways that I always knew who was speaking. The flow was impeccable and so much life was rendered into the story via this medium. Honestly, I wish that I could have loved this particular epic audiobook more just because the narration was that good.
What I disliked:
* Personally, I like graphic novels better in physical form (and think that a book or audiobook adaptation isn’t the right format for me to engage with this story). I think that without the illustrations, the story loses some context, which makes it harder to follow and less enjoyable. Plus, comics are just so beautiful and bring so much joy. This is just my personal preference, however. I believe that as a stand-alone audiobook, this was rendered in the highest possible quality. If audio is your thing, you might absolutely love it.
Thank you to the author, James A. Moore, NetGalley and the publisher for an audiobook copy of this title in return for an honest review.
ogreart's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting and wide ranging story. It is always different to read, or in this case listen to, stories about characters I am used to seeing in graphic novels. The only thing I had a slight problem with is that the author makes a lot of assumptions about how much the readers would know about the characters. I knew most of them, but there were many I could have used more information about. In fact, I think it would be difficult for anyone not already pretty familiar with the Marvel Universe to get a full understanding of this book. Luckily for me, I know a lot about the MU. The narration was well done. Wide range of voices for the various characters. Portrayed the emotions pretty well.
I received a free ARC of this novel through Net Galley in return for an honest review.
I received a free ARC of this novel through Net Galley in return for an honest review.
wgibson624's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
crystalmbookshelf83's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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? No
3.0
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
The Avengers: Infinity Prose Novel is a novel that all Marvel (and MCU) fans should read, if they want to see their favorite characters take over a novel. Written by James A. Moore, this was a great experience for me. Though I should probably mention that I personally took advantage of listening to the audiobook (narrated by Dion Graham) in this instance.
The Avengers have once again reached out into the Marvel outerverse, but with Thanos sending his agents (Black Order) after Earth, those left behind will be hard-pressed to save the day. Heroes such as Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Namor ( know: depending on who you ask, Namor isn't a hero) the X-Men, and the Inhumans all feature heavily in this read!
Overall, Avengers: Infinity was a fantastic and fun experience. It really captured the personalities of all the heroes involved – which can be a challenge, given how many there were. I really enjoyed James A. Moore's voice in this story, and look forward to seeing what else he does in the Marvel universe.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
The Avengers have once again reached out into the Marvel outerverse, but with Thanos sending his agents (Black Order) after Earth, those left behind will be hard-pressed to save the day. Heroes such as Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Namor ( know: depending on who you ask, Namor isn't a hero) the X-Men, and the Inhumans all feature heavily in this read!
Overall, Avengers: Infinity was a fantastic and fun experience. It really captured the personalities of all the heroes involved – which can be a challenge, given how many there were. I really enjoyed James A. Moore's voice in this story, and look forward to seeing what else he does in the Marvel universe.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
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