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carlosmover's review against another edition
5.0
Intensa novela gráfica sobre "Jack el destripador", una obra obligatoria para todos los riperólogos (de inglés «riper», destripador) por su excelente y extraordinario trabajo de documentación, haciéndose patente en pequeños detalles de la historia y sobretodo en el extenso apéndice final, en el que se cuenta viñeta por viñeta de donde se ha tomado cada referencias, a modo de bibliografía.
El arte tiene una fuerza y una expresividad acorde con la historia, sirviendo como soporte en algunas escenas para colgar la atmósfera sórdida de los barrios bajos de Londres, y en otras con un fin más artístico permitiendo que la imagen describa lo que de otra manera con palabras no sería capaz.
Si tienes oportunidad de disfrutarla, no lo dudes.
El arte tiene una fuerza y una expresividad acorde con la historia, sirviendo como soporte en algunas escenas para colgar la atmósfera sórdida de los barrios bajos de Londres, y en otras con un fin más artístico permitiendo que la imagen describa lo que de otra manera con palabras no sería capaz.
Si tienes oportunidad de disfrutarla, no lo dudes.
herrkelm's review against another edition
5.0
fantastic read. it felt like I was reading a tale similar to David Fincher's Zodiac. I never saw the movie that this book is based from, and I hear it's nothing close, so I shall remit myself to only this wonderfully crafted tale
ldickol's review against another edition
4.0
This book was horrifying and utterly intriguing. It has the typical Alan Moore technique of causing the reader literary whiplash in the best way possible. I struggled initially with the pen art but grew to appreciate it. The amount of historical research that went into this book appears astronomical. Definitely a book I'd love to revisit.
ewg109's review against another edition
3.0
I'm pretty sure I suck for not loving this. The art was underwhelming, the pacing beleagured, and the whole thing was just a bit much.
carlylottsofbookz's review against another edition
3.0
Having seen the movie, I had certain plot expectations of this graphic novel. Should have known, however, that Alan Moore would not be fully adaptable to the big screen.
This massive, 500+ page graphic novel is nothing like one unfamiliar with Moore could fathom. I would not recommend this as a "first read" of Moore's graphic novels. From Hell is darker, bloodier, and more demented than his critically acclaimed, Watchmen, which would probably be better for getting one's feet wet with Moore.
Because it is a graphic novel, pictures are used in conjunction with words, which for a book about the brutal turn of the century killings of Jack the Ripper, well, it can be a bit shocking.
I think one of hte more interesting aspects of this well-researched drama is in the Appendix at the back, which describes the fame, if you will, of Jack the Ripper. It includes a chronology of different theories and writers on the subject with a chilling conclusion: it doesn't matter who the killer is because, afterall, it won't change the murders.
This massive, 500+ page graphic novel is nothing like one unfamiliar with Moore could fathom. I would not recommend this as a "first read" of Moore's graphic novels. From Hell is darker, bloodier, and more demented than his critically acclaimed, Watchmen, which would probably be better for getting one's feet wet with Moore.
Because it is a graphic novel, pictures are used in conjunction with words, which for a book about the brutal turn of the century killings of Jack the Ripper, well, it can be a bit shocking.
I think one of hte more interesting aspects of this well-researched drama is in the Appendix at the back, which describes the fame, if you will, of Jack the Ripper. It includes a chronology of different theories and writers on the subject with a chilling conclusion: it doesn't matter who the killer is because, afterall, it won't change the murders.
phanneman23's review against another edition
5.0
Gruesome and wonderful. Not for the faint of heart.
carolinespringer's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to love this...but, it was just so dry that I couldn't get far enough into it. Disappointed! :(
rocketiza's review against another edition
3.0
I remember being more enamored the first time I read this.
abrittlebee's review against another edition
3.0
One of the most quintessential cold cases that everyone knows by name is the legend of Jack the Ripper. Focussing on one particular theory that has since been discredited, Alan Moore’s graphic novel From Hell provides a complex, politically intense, gory mystery perfect for any late Halloween night. But lacklustre art significantly lowers the enjoyment of this particular read.
The story is based on the Whitechapel murders of 1888, better known as the Jack the Ripper case. If you’re unfamiliar, a serial killer murdered five impoverished prostitutes, luring them in with grapes (a delicacy at the time) before slashing their throats and mutilating them after death. Theories and suspects were numerous, but none were ever confirmed and the killer was never caught.
If all that sounds familiar, then you might have watched the 2001 movie From Hell starring Johnny Depp, which was based on this comic series. But believe me: the graphic novel is quite a bit different and far better. The main difference is that the story focusses more on the Ripper himself, rather than the romance or investigation.
The art by Eddie Campbell was the only problem I had with this book. I wanted more than anything to see the grit and darkness that is so synonymous with this legend. Instead I got pen scribbles in the vague shape of a face, and panels where the foreground and background are oftentimes impossible to distinguish from one another.
I rarely ever say this, but this is one graphic novel where I hope to find a literary adaptation. I’d recommend this to any horror fan who can look past the art.
cross posted from the Other Press
The story is based on the Whitechapel murders of 1888, better known as the Jack the Ripper case. If you’re unfamiliar, a serial killer murdered five impoverished prostitutes, luring them in with grapes (a delicacy at the time) before slashing their throats and mutilating them after death. Theories and suspects were numerous, but none were ever confirmed and the killer was never caught.
If all that sounds familiar, then you might have watched the 2001 movie From Hell starring Johnny Depp, which was based on this comic series. But believe me: the graphic novel is quite a bit different and far better. The main difference is that the story focusses more on the Ripper himself, rather than the romance or investigation.
The art by Eddie Campbell was the only problem I had with this book. I wanted more than anything to see the grit and darkness that is so synonymous with this legend. Instead I got pen scribbles in the vague shape of a face, and panels where the foreground and background are oftentimes impossible to distinguish from one another.
I rarely ever say this, but this is one graphic novel where I hope to find a literary adaptation. I’d recommend this to any horror fan who can look past the art.
cross posted from the Other Press
tjr_ohio's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite of the Alan Moore authored books that I've read. The exploration and commentary on human nature is dense and intriguing but, unlike every other of his books I've read, no character is ever giving a long speech on behalf of Moore.
I had never anything on Jack the Ripper, and this provided a fascinating perspective on it. I really appreciate Appendix II that explores and acknowledges how dense the web of mystery, fiction and lies are around the case. The depictions of the murders are gripping and horrific. The portrayal of a highly corrupt society, catering to the powerful, is all too plausible.
I had never anything on Jack the Ripper, and this provided a fascinating perspective on it. I really appreciate Appendix II that explores and acknowledges how dense the web of mystery, fiction and lies are around the case. The depictions of the murders are gripping and horrific. The portrayal of a highly corrupt society, catering to the powerful, is all too plausible.