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autumnal30's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
reads_vicariously's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel was purely an impulse buy for me. I saw it while browsing, saw it was horror and written by Cullen Bunn, and purchased immediately. And it was totally worth it!
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Briefly, the story is about a stranger who comes to a family farm looking for work. The dad hires the man on the spot, but the daughters feel like something is a little...off about the guy. As the days turn into weeks, strange things begin happening around the farm, and the daughters begin to realize that dead doesn’t necessarily mean dead forever
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This one-off graphic novel is based on a short story that Cullen Bunn wrote previously (with a few changes). It’s about loss of innocence and extreme stranger danger. It’s shockingly gory at times, and it had a final act that legitimately surprised me. It also has a nauseating (to me) obsession with rats
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Briefly, the story is about a stranger who comes to a family farm looking for work. The dad hires the man on the spot, but the daughters feel like something is a little...off about the guy. As the days turn into weeks, strange things begin happening around the farm, and the daughters begin to realize that dead doesn’t necessarily mean dead forever
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This one-off graphic novel is based on a short story that Cullen Bunn wrote previously (with a few changes). It’s about loss of innocence and extreme stranger danger. It’s shockingly gory at times, and it had a final act that legitimately surprised me. It also has a nauseating (to me) obsession with rats
jamiezaccaria's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastically creepy story complimented by meticulous artwork. Bravo!
sjj169's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Birdie's parents farm is struggling. Her dad is having trouble with his hands and her mom is very pregnant. There is only so much Birdie and her sister can do to help and still go to school. Then a stranger shows up and wants a job. He will work cheap. Her dad is relieved and hires him on the spot. Birdie gets a shiver down her spine and immediately dislikes him.
Then after the girls let the dog go after some rats that are in barn..they see the rats come back to life. It seems that the stranger has some secrets that follow him around.
This is a perfectly creepy story...one of the best horror graphic novels that I've read. The dang thing will probably give me some nightmares tonight. (that's a win in the horror category-I'm a sick heifer)
Booksource: Edelweiss in exchange for review
I would have missed this little creepy wonderful read if not for my friend David's review. Thank you David!
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
A very well-executed, tightly-written, understated horror short story. The young girl voice of Birdie and rural setting rang true.
A very well-executed, tightly-written, understated horror short story. The young girl voice of Birdie and rural setting rang true.
readingvicariously's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel was purely an impulse buy for me. I saw it while browsing, saw it was horror and written by Cullen Bunn, and purchased immediately. And it was totally worth it!
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Briefly, the story is about a stranger who comes to a family farm looking for work. The dad hires the man on the spot, but the daughters feel like something is a little...off about the guy. As the days turn into weeks, strange things begin happening around the farm, and the daughters begin to realize that dead doesn’t necessarily mean dead forever
+++
This one-off graphic novel is based on a short story that Cullen Bunn wrote previously (with a few changes). It’s about loss of innocence and extreme stranger danger. It’s shockingly gory at times, and it had a final act that legitimately surprised me. It also has a nauseating (to me) obsession with rats
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Briefly, the story is about a stranger who comes to a family farm looking for work. The dad hires the man on the spot, but the daughters feel like something is a little...off about the guy. As the days turn into weeks, strange things begin happening around the farm, and the daughters begin to realize that dead doesn’t necessarily mean dead forever
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This one-off graphic novel is based on a short story that Cullen Bunn wrote previously (with a few changes). It’s about loss of innocence and extreme stranger danger. It’s shockingly gory at times, and it had a final act that legitimately surprised me. It also has a nauseating (to me) obsession with rats
jljaina's review against another edition
3.0
Some good creep factor in this graphic novel. When a stranger arrives looking for work and is hired on the spot then leers at little girls....beware.
Birdie has a bad feeling about their Barn tenant and family hand her father has hired. But what can a young girl do? Help is very much needed and her parents turn a deaf ear to her concerns. But when dead critters don't stay dead and things get more sinister this book can turn unnerving.
A few twists I did not quite expect and some parts that were alarming in nature. The shed scene even gave me the jitters! So I have to applaud the effort. However, the story never quite grabs me. It felt a bit dry. And the art was not quite my style either, giving me an unthrilling combination. Still, a good enough job, just not my personal preference. I wish there was a bit more to the story. More of a middle I guess. Regardless, horror fans can enjoy this to varying degrees. Still worth taking a look at. Recommended for mature readers for both images and story content.
*I was loaned a digital copy of this in exchange for a fair, honest review.
Birdie has a bad feeling about their Barn tenant and family hand her father has hired. But what can a young girl do? Help is very much needed and her parents turn a deaf ear to her concerns. But when dead critters don't stay dead and things get more sinister this book can turn unnerving.
A few twists I did not quite expect and some parts that were alarming in nature. The shed scene even gave me the jitters! So I have to applaud the effort. However, the story never quite grabs me. It felt a bit dry. And the art was not quite my style either, giving me an unthrilling combination. Still, a good enough job, just not my personal preference. I wish there was a bit more to the story. More of a middle I guess. Regardless, horror fans can enjoy this to varying degrees. Still worth taking a look at. Recommended for mature readers for both images and story content.
*I was loaned a digital copy of this in exchange for a fair, honest review.
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
It's really hard to convey horror through books and graphic novels. Some of the greats have really done so. This one was creepy, well-developed, but not really scary. I liked the ending and the way the author saved a surprise for the reader, but it wasn't the horror I was craving.
tbonegreg's review against another edition
4.0
A quick and creepy read. This one reminded me of the best sort of campfire tales at summer camp.
walkerct's review against another edition
4.0
Probably more like a 3.75, but I rounded up because Cullen Bunn is a writer whose work I have consistently enjoyed.
Death Follows is a pretty straightforward, standalone horror comic. In atmosphere and structure it reminds me a lot of some of the earlier short stories of Stephen King. A mundane but happy rural existence is thrown out of whack by the appearance of an ominous interloper whose coming is followed by increasingly eerie happenings around the homestead. Though not as engaging as his work on Harrow County, Death Follows is nonetheless a solid piece of work. I'll admit I found the ending to be a little underwhelming, but overall I was pleased by the effort. The story is short enough that the premise doesn't stretch itself too thin.
I'm wondering at what point (if any) I'll grow tired of Bunn's particular brand of Southern horror, but as for now I'm digging it.
Death Follows is a pretty straightforward, standalone horror comic. In atmosphere and structure it reminds me a lot of some of the earlier short stories of Stephen King. A mundane but happy rural existence is thrown out of whack by the appearance of an ominous interloper whose coming is followed by increasingly eerie happenings around the homestead. Though not as engaging as his work on Harrow County, Death Follows is nonetheless a solid piece of work. I'll admit I found the ending to be a little underwhelming, but overall I was pleased by the effort. The story is short enough that the premise doesn't stretch itself too thin.
I'm wondering at what point (if any) I'll grow tired of Bunn's particular brand of Southern horror, but as for now I'm digging it.