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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Done and done. So much of this book seemed like Grant Morrison navel-gazing. A large portion of the plot plays off the idea of having the reader question who is on which side, and which side thinks it has the upper hand, and on and on it goes. Some of the last books play around with the art, bringing back artists from earlier issues in the series and creating an interesting assemblage of styles.
Glad I reread this to remember it a bit better, but I understand why I didn't have a clear picture of much of the plot based on the convoluted nature of the whole thing. Much of this book, and the series as a whole, comes off as the "deep thoughts" one encounters talking to a first-year philosophy major. Being older with this reading, I can only shake my first at a cloud and yell at Grant Morrison to get off my lawn. It wasn't the worst way to spend a sick day, certainly, but I didn't really enjoy ending. It just was not too terrible fun to read.
Glad I reread this to remember it a bit better, but I understand why I didn't have a clear picture of much of the plot based on the convoluted nature of the whole thing. Much of this book, and the series as a whole, comes off as the "deep thoughts" one encounters talking to a first-year philosophy major. Being older with this reading, I can only shake my first at a cloud and yell at Grant Morrison to get off my lawn. It wasn't the worst way to spend a sick day, certainly, but I didn't really enjoy ending. It just was not too terrible fun to read.
The final fight felt a little underwhelming and rushed. And the final scenes were all quite confusing, but still a great book. I loved this series, truly experimental and cool story.
I’ve never read something like The Invisibles. It not only maintains Morrison pushing the boundaries of the medium, but it pushes the boundaries of your mind. It does sound kind of corny, but it’s true. The series makes you think and overthink time, society, people and concepts like no other form of media I’ve ever consumed. It’s so intrinsically Grant Morrison.
This volume wraps up the series and ties up all the loose ends, it effectively leaves the story in a loop allowing to be restarted an infinite amount of times allowing the reader to take something new from it every time. Morrison actively challenges the reader’s knowledge of pretty much everything over the lengthy course of this series.
I’ve reviewed each volume prior to this with 4 stars (probably ranging from an 8-9/10 for each book) but this one puts all the concepts introduced previously into perspective allowing for a satisfying conclusion to the literal trip Morrison takes the readers on.
And for those reasons I give this specific book and the whole series a 10/10. It’s boundary pushing, mind bending and a whole lot of fun.
This volume wraps up the series and ties up all the loose ends, it effectively leaves the story in a loop allowing to be restarted an infinite amount of times allowing the reader to take something new from it every time. Morrison actively challenges the reader’s knowledge of pretty much everything over the lengthy course of this series.
I’ve reviewed each volume prior to this with 4 stars (probably ranging from an 8-9/10 for each book) but this one puts all the concepts introduced previously into perspective allowing for a satisfying conclusion to the literal trip Morrison takes the readers on.
And for those reasons I give this specific book and the whole series a 10/10. It’s boundary pushing, mind bending and a whole lot of fun.
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes