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lannnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaa's review against another edition
5.0
I loved getting to know more about the Witching Well and what happens to whatever or whoever is tossed in, despite the resurrection trope being one of my least favorite tropes. Looking forward to seeing how this affects the battle between the Fables and the Adversary now
nikkibouman's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.75
annsantori's review against another edition
4.0
Good, as per usual . . . a bit less exciting than the previous volumes, but I'm perhaps just biased because I love the Snow/Bigby story-line so much and Vol. 8 had almost nothing from them.
iguessilikereading's review against another edition
5.0
Maybe my favourite book and the best issue to point to people when they ask why are Fables an incredible must-read comic.
On the surface, it is a classic knight story. A newly-made knight has to complete an insurmountable task to succeed, defeat his enemies, get the kingdom. One would think it is an outtake from the Morte d'Arthur. And the references to this work are plentiful: Excalibur, Camelot, Lancelot, the works.
But under the surface, that is where the fun begins.
Frau Totenkinder proves true to her name, as we find out from her conversation with Kay. Hints are made that she uses an abortion operation in the mundy world and thereby draws her powers. The story that she has given up on child killing and takes only a drop of blood from newborns is just that, a story to calm the other fables.
Her storyline and Flycatch... sorry, King Ambrose's are intertwined masterfully. Fly has a chat with Boy Blue about the role Haven will play in the politics of the worlds, and he sees it as a completely new player, an alternative to Fabletown and the Empire, but still allied with his friends. We are treated to all out war preparations, as the previously mentioned sides, the Arabian fables and the Cloud Kingdoms are getting ready for the big one. Meanwhile, Totenkinder reveals to the Beast that it is all meaningless. She realises that this war will play out on a scale no one else perceives - her against Geppetto.
It is incredibly amusing how this frail old lady pulls the strings, and gives us a hint of things to come in her comment that she might let herself get young and experience a fling. Unfortunately for the readers, that happens far after the series should have ended.
Buckingham's work is stellar here, but the cover work on these issues is masterful. I do not know if it is digital, or water colours but whatever it is, it deserves recognition.
On the surface, it is a classic knight story. A newly-made knight has to complete an insurmountable task to succeed, defeat his enemies, get the kingdom. One would think it is an outtake from the Morte d'Arthur. And the references to this work are plentiful: Excalibur, Camelot, Lancelot, the works.
But under the surface, that is where the fun begins.
Frau Totenkinder proves true to her name, as we find out from her conversation with Kay. Hints are made that she uses an abortion operation in the mundy world and thereby draws her powers. The story that she has given up on child killing and takes only a drop of blood from newborns is just that, a story to calm the other fables.
Her storyline and Flycatch... sorry, King Ambrose's are intertwined masterfully. Fly has a chat with Boy Blue about the role Haven will play in the politics of the worlds, and he sees it as a completely new player, an alternative to Fabletown and the Empire, but still allied with his friends. We are treated to all out war preparations, as the previously mentioned sides, the Arabian fables and the Cloud Kingdoms are getting ready for the big one. Meanwhile, Totenkinder reveals to the Beast that it is all meaningless. She realises that this war will play out on a scale no one else perceives - her against Geppetto.
It is incredibly amusing how this frail old lady pulls the strings, and gives us a hint of things to come in her comment that she might let herself get young and experience a fling. Unfortunately for the readers, that happens far after the series should have ended.
Buckingham's work is stellar here, but the cover work on these issues is masterful. I do not know if it is digital, or water colours but whatever it is, it deserves recognition.
ksbrennan's review against another edition
I dropped Fables a while ago, but finally came back to finish the books I had already bought that were still sitting on my TBR shelf. I'm torn on this collection of stories (The Good Prince). On the one hand, I enjoyed the presentation of both peaceful rebellion and violent rebellion - and that they weren't set up in conflict with each other, but supporting each other. On the other hand, Fly's powers did seem OP, kind of removing a lot of the tension of the story. Fables also sometimes seems aggressively hetero to me.
bookpairings's review against another edition
5.0
I loved that this volume focuses on a single story arch for the most part. And even better it’s about Flycatcher! This was a great twist in the plot that I didn’t see coming. You also get some foreshadowing for other elements of the plot, but it’s mostly about Fly. I’m excited to keep reading the series.
mary_the_librarian's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this volume! Lots of story here, and some great info on Flycatcher (aka: Ambrose, the Frog Prince). I sped through this one, the adventure was so compelling!
brin's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Rounding up because I’m feeling nice.
I am starting to feel with the Fables series that each volume is only just good enough to keep me going onto the next, admittedly.
This one is a fairly well contained story about a character whom has rarely been in the spotlight before, which I enjoyed. What I less enjoyed is that everything plays out with, fittingly, fairytale convenience. Was it satisfying? Yes, but kind of in the kind of way a microwave meal satisfies when you’re hungry. It didn’t offer much beyond the basis for me, I’m afraid!
I am starting to feel with the Fables series that each volume is only just good enough to keep me going onto the next, admittedly.
This one is a fairly well contained story about a character whom has rarely been in the spotlight before, which I enjoyed. What I less enjoyed is that everything plays out with, fittingly, fairytale convenience. Was it satisfying? Yes, but kind of in the kind of way a microwave meal satisfies when you’re hungry. It didn’t offer much beyond the basis for me, I’m afraid!
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