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howardtaftmd's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nate_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first volume I believe that doesn't show the group advancing on their journey. The Corps of Discovery remains in the same location really in throughout this volume and the previous volume. Another thing that are different than previous books in the series is that there is no creature for the Corps to confront instead we have man vs. man. The baby is finally named Jean Baptiste. Hardy's story is added to after the heinous thing he did earlier on in the series. Alonso de Castillo Maldonado continues to try in influence Lewis and Clark in this but their willpower seems to be stronger than that of the previous expedition Irene Lebrun also gets a small arch in this book which is mostly in French. While I can't condone what she does in her arc I have to admit it was satisfying to see her take charge of her fate. Pryor's religious awakening that happened several books back takes center stage in this book and I don't really agree with being religious as divisive but the it seems that many things books, movies and the news all paint religion as a divisive thing that sows discontent among the people and creates problems. All of the monsters in this book are man made. There is a great scene with York and Jensen in this book which just makes me like York more, I really hope he makes it out of this alive. Lewis and Clark finally take Magdalene Boniface into their confidence as to what the mission really is. While this book is different I still enjoyed it quite a bit.
trike's review against another edition
3.0
The final issue/chapter was a definite 4-star resolution to this storyline, but it was shaky getting up to it. Half of one issue is in French (possibly Canadian French, I don’t know), which left me at a loss because for once the art did not convey the story. Turns out there’s a translation in the back, but I didn’t know that at the time, so I was frustrated that I was missing something potentially important.
I suspect Dingess watched some thrillers which played with time, because he departs from his usual style to tell the story Tarantino-style, with flashbacks to the same moments except giving us more information in order to recontextualize the story. Unfortunately it doesn’t work quite as well in practice. There were also a couple times where I was confused by the art, which has never happened in this series before. One of Matthew Roberts’ strengths is his ability to make people who are dressed alike seem like distinct individuals, but a few times here I was lost. Once even mixing up Clark and Lewis!
The idea for this collection is excellent: mutiny by the Corps using a twisted form of religion as an excuse, which sounds all too familiar in real-world 2018, combined with the brutal abuse of York the slave, again with infuriating parallels to modern America. It’s just the construction of the tale which holds it back.
A couple of the twists were not surprises at all, which also dampened my enjoyment () but this is still Manifest Destiny, so the characters are perfect and the dialogue is razor sharp. I’m still in to buy the next collection on day one.
I suspect Dingess watched some thrillers which played with time, because he departs from his usual style to tell the story Tarantino-style, with flashbacks to the same moments except giving us more information in order to recontextualize the story. Unfortunately it doesn’t work quite as well in practice. There were also a couple times where I was confused by the art, which has never happened in this series before. One of Matthew Roberts’ strengths is his ability to make people who are dressed alike seem like distinct individuals, but a few times here I was lost. Once even mixing up Clark and Lewis!
The idea for this collection is excellent: mutiny by the Corps using a twisted form of religion as an excuse, which sounds all too familiar in real-world 2018, combined with the brutal abuse of York the slave, again with infuriating parallels to modern America. It’s just the construction of the tale which holds it back.
A couple of the twists were not surprises at all, which also dampened my enjoyment (
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Sacagawea as the killer was telegraphed; more surprising if it had been the blonde girlpollyno9's review against another edition
3.0
This felt like a good interlude to the over arcing mystery. It had a good build up, and I'm glad to see this storyline concluded.
lukeisthename34's review against another edition
3.0
I get it. The real monsters are 'the people!' but I would like some more actual monsters too again if possible.
indigo_han's review against another edition
4.0
Jeepers guys, I said light at the end of the tunnel!
Alright, Irene? Hells yeah. Ghostly possibly demonic conquistador dude? Hmmmmm
Alright, Irene? Hells yeah. Ghostly possibly demonic conquistador dude? Hmmmmm
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