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bookish_purrsuits's review against another edition
5.0
*Read for PopSugar's 2021 Reading Challenge: A book in a different format than what you normally read (comiXology)*
I adore Nora so I picked this up even though I'm not a comic super hero reader and I don't know anything about Green Lantern. I was really confused at first, but after sticking with it I'm completely hooked and excited for the full 12 issue volume to come out this fall.
Side note- I was wary of the "guided view" that takes you through each panel, but I found I really do love it. I wonder if it's an ADHD thing, but it helps me focus on the story without being overwhelmed/distracted. I read the first 3 issues on comiXology and then bought the collected volume in paperback... kinda wishing I had all 12 issues digitally.
I adore Nora so I picked this up even though I'm not a comic super hero reader and I don't know anything about Green Lantern. I was really confused at first, but after sticking with it I'm completely hooked and excited for the full 12 issue volume to come out this fall.
Side note- I was wary of the "guided view" that takes you through each panel, but I found I really do love it. I wonder if it's an ADHD thing, but it helps me focus on the story without being overwhelmed/distracted. I read the first 3 issues on comiXology and then bought the collected volume in paperback... kinda wishing I had all 12 issues digitally.
shortforvalkyrie's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
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? No
4.5
smfields's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
5.0
Far Sector #1 is N.K. Jemisin's first foray into the comic book world. And I've got to say, her writing fits in well with the graphic arts. She's got Jamal Campbell as an artist too, so that certainly doesn't hurt things.
This is part of DC's Young Animal Line, and Jemisin made full use of their access to Green Lanterns. And yet - this was a tale like no other. This is a whole new world and Green Lantern type than I've ever seen before. And I've got to admit, I can't wait to see more of this world (and it's three races/complicated politics) and the GL assigned to care for it.
As for the writing style in this issue? It's wonderfully written. I was immediately pulled into the action, though Jemisin did take the time to go back and actually explain things later. There are still many questions left to answer, and thus the next issue will prove to be interesting.
This is part of DC's Young Animal Line, and Jemisin made full use of their access to Green Lanterns. And yet - this was a tale like no other. This is a whole new world and Green Lantern type than I've ever seen before. And I've got to admit, I can't wait to see more of this world (and it's three races/complicated politics) and the GL assigned to care for it.
As for the writing style in this issue? It's wonderfully written. I was immediately pulled into the action, though Jemisin did take the time to go back and actually explain things later. There are still many questions left to answer, and thus the next issue will prove to be interesting.
debthebookworm's review
5.0
Interesting
The only thing I know about Green Lantern is the movie we all want to pretend didn't happen, so this narrative is already new and exciting to me. I love Mullein's narration. She's hilarious. The illustration is beautiful, and paired with N.K. Jemisin's mind, I hope these two do more together.
The only thing I know about Green Lantern is the movie we all want to pretend didn't happen, so this narrative is already new and exciting to me. I love Mullein's narration. She's hilarious. The illustration is beautiful, and paired with N.K. Jemisin's mind, I hope these two do more together.
librosamoralibros's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0