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R.I.P.D. Volume 1 by Peter Lenkov, Steve Dutro, Dave Nestelle, Randy Emberlin, Lucas Marangon
jhstack's review against another edition
2.0
Definitely on the short side. Nick and Roy could have done with more fleshing out. Plus, the character design (like the difference in stature between Nick and Roy) was a little too comic-y/unrealistic for my taste.
saraleoni's review against another edition
3.0
the execution of the plot was simplistic but i'm willing to try another volume
northern_mint's review against another edition
2.0
The story is too rushed nothing gets a chance to breathe. This is a story that should've been given 4 or 5 volumes and instead is told in one. It's hard to get into it without going into heavy spoiler territory but our protagonist on his first day manages to do far too much.
jmanchester0's review against another edition
4.0
I usually like to read the book after seeing the movie, and comics aren't much different. I like experiencing the movie without having a clue about what's going to happen, and the book usually varies enough from the movie that I can enjoy that story, too.
I thought the movie adaptation of R.I.P.D. was a lot of fun (I saw the parallels, but didn't think it was a Men in Black knock off). And the book was thoroughly enjoyable, and different enough that I had no idea where it was going. Like the movie, the comic was light and fun, easygoing eye candy. A decent read if you're not looking for anything serious.
I thought the movie adaptation of R.I.P.D. was a lot of fun (I saw the parallels, but didn't think it was a Men in Black knock off). And the book was thoroughly enjoyable, and different enough that I had no idea where it was going. Like the movie, the comic was light and fun, easygoing eye candy. A decent read if you're not looking for anything serious.
traditionson's review against another edition
4.0
A good start to the Rest In Peace Department, for those of you who saw the movie before reading the graphic novel you will recognise many of the traits and ideas within. The two main characters are a sheriff who died 99 years ago and due to retire and his new trainee, a fresh out of death copper. The characters are well fleshed out and interesting with many unique and darker takes on the world around us. I really hope that the author is able to keep the dark humour going throughout the rest of the volumes.
gothamgal's review against another edition
3.0
I want to say that I loved this book, but it is such a hard premise to follow. This book is packed with content people who saw the movie might remember, but that is also its downfall. The most memeorable parts of the movie are not in this book. I think that either more development has to be done with the story, or a different character should be introduced before I really buy the ‘student becomes teacher’ trope they are trying to pull off.