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geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
Mind MGMT returns us to the world of Meru and Henry Lyme. Joining them this time are more agents of Mind Management, including Duncan, who can seem to see the future.
Meru was more of a main character in the first book and she comes across as more of a mysterious character here, and since the first book introduced so much of the world, the book didn't have quite the paranoid feel of the first one. Good points include an easier to follow storyline (or maybe I'm just used to the world), and an interesting extra story at the end of each chapter about an agent named Hulk.
Matt Kindt's art still reminds me a bit of storyboards with it's sketched quality, and there are words running around the edges of the page that add to the existing story, but that adds to the dossier feel of the story. It's another good story, but just not quite as good as the first volume.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this book.
Meru was more of a main character in the first book and she comes across as more of a mysterious character here, and since the first book introduced so much of the world, the book didn't have quite the paranoid feel of the first one. Good points include an easier to follow storyline (or maybe I'm just used to the world), and an interesting extra story at the end of each chapter about an agent named Hulk.
Matt Kindt's art still reminds me a bit of storyboards with it's sketched quality, and there are words running around the edges of the page that add to the existing story, but that adds to the dossier feel of the story. It's another good story, but just not quite as good as the first volume.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this book.
arf88's review against another edition
4.0
The best part about this collection? The recap of the previous volume at the start. Which I was very grateful for as it's been something like 3+ years since I first read volume one.
I love the art style in this. Not just the literal drawings, which have a wonderful sketchy rough quality to them, but the way Kindt uses the page and pannels in such a creative way. This isn't "just" basic storyboarding, he takes full advantage of the comics medium to tell his story - which yes can be annoying with the text written in the margins, but it's nice to see something different all the same.
As for the story itself, I really enjoyed it. Complex and gripping, with plenty of twists and turns and mysteries. I wouldn't say the characters have that much depth, characterisation takes a backseat to plot, but it's clear that not everyone is who they seem that there's a lot of secrets still to come out.
I love the art style in this. Not just the literal drawings, which have a wonderful sketchy rough quality to them, but the way Kindt uses the page and pannels in such a creative way. This isn't "just" basic storyboarding, he takes full advantage of the comics medium to tell his story - which yes can be annoying with the text written in the margins, but it's nice to see something different all the same.
As for the story itself, I really enjoyed it. Complex and gripping, with plenty of twists and turns and mysteries. I wouldn't say the characters have that much depth, characterisation takes a backseat to plot, but it's clear that not everyone is who they seem that there's a lot of secrets still to come out.
mehitabels's review against another edition
3.0
I have a hard time rating these. They are good, paranoid, mysterious, dangerous. The art is like nothing I have ever seen before. I am equally annoyed and amused at the characters, they are human and real, even with their high abilities.
In the end, however, I just like it, but I don't love it.
In the end, however, I just like it, but I don't love it.
weltenkreuzer's review against another edition
4.0
Spannende Fortsetzung, bei der mich der Zeichenstil immer noch begeistert. Auch die Handlung bleibt spannend, scheint aber etwas zu zerfasern.
ppetropoulakis's review against another edition
5.0
Henry and Meru travel around the globe to discover people with psychic powers and reinstate the MIND MGMT group. The picture is completed by spies, intrigue, action across the globe. The tragic stories of Meru and the other agents balance the work.
helpfulsnowman's review against another edition
4.0
This is a really entertaining book.
I made a bunch of food in the crock pot recently.
I promise this relates back to this book. Just hang on a sec.
Crock Pot food on Pinterest is bullshit. Utter bullshit.
Here are the foods you can make in the Crock Pot. This is a complete and exhaustive list:
*Pulled Pork
*Spaghetti Sauce
*Chili
*Non-noodle, Non-rice Soups
*Queso and other Melty Party Cheeses
That's it. The rest is garbage and bullshit.
I made:
Chicken, Rice and Broccoli
This dish turned out to be something I've started referring to as "Chicken Moosh." It's fucking awful. It's like if you wanted to eat a Powerbar but felt that Powerbars are just too food like and you need something really repulsive yet still technically edible.
Chicken, Potatos, and Green Beans with Rice
Also awful. I followed the recipe very carefully this time, and I got a moosh. A DIFFERENT kind of moosh, but a moosh nonetheless.
And finally, Beef and Broccoli
Now, this seems simple and like you couldn't fuck it up. And I don't think I fucked it up. I think I put too much faith in the power of the Crock Pot.
Because here's what no one tells you about the Crock Pot. Sure, it's easier than cooking. But it takes like 6 hours, and turns everything from food into a semi-edible goo. This device doesn't cook for you like some benevolent little robot that lives in your kitchen and has dinner ready when you get home. It just changes the state of matter and makes groceries into a foodpaste of sorts.
Fuck you, Pinterest. Fuck you and your mommy bloggers who have these quick and easy Crock Pot recipes that their families love, which aren't really Crock Pot recipes by DIRTY LIES set to beautiful, well-lit photos.
If you are a member of one of these families and someone at home is forcing you to eat this shit, contact me. I will refer you to the proper authorities.
So, I now find myself with a freezer full of moosh.
There was a time in my life when I would have thrown all this moosh in the garbage. Because that's what it is. Garbage. Just because something is edible doesn't mean it can't be in the garbage. I throw away unpopped popcorn kernels even though they're technically edible.
But. I'm trying like hell to pay back a student loan. And so I've gritted my teeth, and I'm eating through all the sludge, the slidge, the cridge, I'm eating through all this food so crappy I made up terms for it because dammit, I wanna kill this debt.
It's like I'm fuckin' John McClane. I know I can cross that glass barefoot. Just mind over matter.
And while I'm eating this shit, I've been reading Mind MGMT. And the story is distracting enough that I mostly forget that I'm eating horrible garbage that will power me through a work day and get me micrometers closer to that distant, distant goal. Mind MGMT has tempered my rage and disappointment, and suppressed my gag reflex just enough.
I thank you, Matt Kindt. And Pinterest? Again, go fuck yourself.
I made a bunch of food in the crock pot recently.
I promise this relates back to this book. Just hang on a sec.
Crock Pot food on Pinterest is bullshit. Utter bullshit.
Here are the foods you can make in the Crock Pot. This is a complete and exhaustive list:
*Pulled Pork
*Spaghetti Sauce
*Chili
*Non-noodle, Non-rice Soups
*Queso and other Melty Party Cheeses
That's it. The rest is garbage and bullshit.
I made:
Chicken, Rice and Broccoli
This dish turned out to be something I've started referring to as "Chicken Moosh." It's fucking awful. It's like if you wanted to eat a Powerbar but felt that Powerbars are just too food like and you need something really repulsive yet still technically edible.
Chicken, Potatos, and Green Beans with Rice
Also awful. I followed the recipe very carefully this time, and I got a moosh. A DIFFERENT kind of moosh, but a moosh nonetheless.
And finally, Beef and Broccoli
Now, this seems simple and like you couldn't fuck it up. And I don't think I fucked it up. I think I put too much faith in the power of the Crock Pot.
Because here's what no one tells you about the Crock Pot. Sure, it's easier than cooking. But it takes like 6 hours, and turns everything from food into a semi-edible goo. This device doesn't cook for you like some benevolent little robot that lives in your kitchen and has dinner ready when you get home. It just changes the state of matter and makes groceries into a foodpaste of sorts.
Fuck you, Pinterest. Fuck you and your mommy bloggers who have these quick and easy Crock Pot recipes that their families love, which aren't really Crock Pot recipes by DIRTY LIES set to beautiful, well-lit photos.
If you are a member of one of these families and someone at home is forcing you to eat this shit, contact me. I will refer you to the proper authorities.
So, I now find myself with a freezer full of moosh.
There was a time in my life when I would have thrown all this moosh in the garbage. Because that's what it is. Garbage. Just because something is edible doesn't mean it can't be in the garbage. I throw away unpopped popcorn kernels even though they're technically edible.
But. I'm trying like hell to pay back a student loan. And so I've gritted my teeth, and I'm eating through all the sludge, the slidge, the cridge, I'm eating through all this food so crappy I made up terms for it because dammit, I wanna kill this debt.
It's like I'm fuckin' John McClane. I know I can cross that glass barefoot. Just mind over matter.
And while I'm eating this shit, I've been reading Mind MGMT. And the story is distracting enough that I mostly forget that I'm eating horrible garbage that will power me through a work day and get me micrometers closer to that distant, distant goal. Mind MGMT has tempered my rage and disappointment, and suppressed my gag reflex just enough.
I thank you, Matt Kindt. And Pinterest? Again, go fuck yourself.
grid's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think I liked this one even more than the first volume. There are still a lot of things I don’t understand, and I don’t love that, but at least it’s all been pretty interesting.
aruned's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
zozozozo's review
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
quetzelish's review against another edition
5.0
This volume takes what was great about the previous volume and turns it up a notch. Matt kindt's art continued to be odd but easy to follow and adds to the surreal and paranoid quality of the story. Such a mind bender and one that keeps me guessing and waiting for more.