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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
I'm man with enough to admit that I didn't get this. Seems like it had a message, but it never quite nailed it down. From the art to the plot, I found the whole thing to be murky.
We discuss this and other Neil Gaiman titles here: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-51-spotlight-on-neil-gaiman
We discuss this and other Neil Gaiman titles here: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/episode-51-spotlight-on-neil-gaiman
It was good. I don't know that I really liked it, but it was good.
I liked the art, but I had a very hard time getting into the story.
Being mostly ignorant in regards to comic books and their characters, I had no idea who or what to expect when starting this graphic novel. I picked it up from the library merely on the "star power" of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean.
It was what I expected - interesting storyline, unexpected ending, beautiful artwork.
It was what I expected - interesting storyline, unexpected ending, beautiful artwork.
Un 10 en el apartado artístico, pero narrativamente me ha sabido a poco. Entiendo que la idea fue precisamente hacer algo al margen de los cánones típicos del cómic, con un final abierto y tal, pero el repaso de malos de Arkham y el viaje al Amazonas me han parecido que pueden estar mejor contados. Es que los malos llegan a la selva y encuentran a las orquídeas preguntando, no me jodas…
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Neil Gaiman is a weird guy and this is what he does. Flowery, no pun intended, prose and trippy visuals. Here he pens a tale of lost love, obsession, and revenge. Its strange and Dave McKean's art makes it hard to tell what's going on in ever panel. He does have some beautiful panels though. Overall, it appeals to a very certain type of person and its not me.
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I adore McKean's artwork and have purchased graphic novels simply because he is the artist (this is one of those cases). Each page is stunningly beautiful. In terms of the story, this is not Gaiman's strongest work, although there is a lovely poetic quality to some of the scenes. And the overall themes of eco feminism punctuate McKean's use of colour to contrast the natural world and the world of crime.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury