thecorioliseffect's review
5.0
Second Read: SAGA. IS. EVERYTHING.
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OH MY GOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING. SOMEONE GET ME VOLUME 5 ASAP!!!
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OH MY GOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING. SOMEONE GET ME VOLUME 5 ASAP!!!
carolynaugustyn's review
4.0
I've been trying not to rush through this series because it's always torture to have to wait for the next book to come out, but it's near impossible with this. Once again, fascinating and intriguing story with very real and honest characters. The interaction between Alana and Marko in this book felt too real- struggling to keep it all together, painful and hard but still a deep love. Ugh, it just felt so real and true to life (at least from my experiences). I'm trying to hold off before I dive into Volume 5 but I can't stop, it's an addictive read.
dontanam's review
4.0
In these latest issues, things are heating up in the Robot Kingdom. Unrest in the general population has found it's way into the palace by way of Dengo, a palace janitor. He kills the princess and kidnaps her newborn son, Prince Robot V, and begins a search for Alana, Marko, and Hazel that changes the direction of the comic. Prince Robot IV is off having months of debauchery followin the events of the Volume 3, in which his entire platoon was slaughtered. Alana is working in a virtual theatre, not doing so well, and begins to do drugs to mitigate her work existence. Marko is stay at home dad, but is feeling lonely. Hazel, are dear narrator, is growing steadily and generally a happy child. They are hiding out on the planet Gardenia, which looks a lot like Earth.
I've loved Saga for a while now. Even as the story gets ever more convoluted, Vaughn's continuous weaving of the story threads keeps me coming back. Taken individually, it may seem disjointed, but keep reading. Staples' artwork is bright and colorful, providing infomation not located anywhere in the Vaughn's words. The sometimes unfinished look of the lines add to the art rather than taking away from it. I enjoy reading the series for the story and the art. The space opera feel is one that is carried through from words to art creating a cohesive whole.
It can be hard to follow the story at times, but all the threads tie together.
I've loved Saga for a while now. Even as the story gets ever more convoluted, Vaughn's continuous weaving of the story threads keeps me coming back. Taken individually, it may seem disjointed, but keep reading. Staples' artwork is bright and colorful, providing infomation not located anywhere in the Vaughn's words. The sometimes unfinished look of the lines add to the art rather than taking away from it. I enjoy reading the series for the story and the art. The space opera feel is one that is carried through from words to art creating a cohesive whole.
It can be hard to follow the story at times, but all the threads tie together.
shaydelayed's review
5.0
Oh dear gawd! What have I done?! Now I'm all caught up and I have to wait for the next volume!
stephaniebookish's review
4.0
This particular one put me on edge... I still loved it because it IS Saga and this story is wonderful and funny and badass, but man... some shit happens that really made me want to scream!
arsenic's review against another edition
5.0
Je suis toujours à fond. Y'a vraiment des images superbes et l'histoire est prenante, les personnages sont vraiment top !
anna_sim's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ecote525's review
4.0
still loving this series, but not that invested in the Robot Kingdom or marital difficulties subplots :/ And limited Izabel and Lying Cat. Last issue of this volume gets it back on track though.