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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Omg I really really did not enjoy this graphic novel at all! When I read on the back of this book, I was sure that the phrases were metaphorical. It also took me quite a while to actually figure out what was actually happening during the story, and to be honest I wished the phrases had been metaphorical, cause I think the story would have been so much more interesting than it was.
Apart from this, I thought the time jumps in the story were very confusing, which made it a very slow read.
The only thing I partly enjoyed, was the first chapter, which is the only reason I’m giving it the one star.
All in all, I thought the story was boring, juvenile and childish, and I wouldn’t ever want to read it again.
Apart from this, I thought the time jumps in the story were very confusing, which made it a very slow read.
The only thing I partly enjoyed, was the first chapter, which is the only reason I’m giving it the one star.
All in all, I thought the story was boring, juvenile and childish, and I wouldn’t ever want to read it again.
One weird read, probably won't bother with reading further though.
I had a really hard time deciding on three or four stars for this one. The characterization was incomplete and only the protagonist was appealing to me and the organization was often unclear (jumping around in time and 'dimensions'), but the art was very well thought out and I really like the premise. I also really appreciate the "coming of age" introduction which was extremely identifiable.
The hour that I spent reading this was like the happiest hour I've had all day. I have been wanting to read this comic literally since it came out and I am FINALLY getting around to it! I love that Suzie is a librarian, Jon is truly a cutie, and I'm obsessed with the art style and color palette. Where will this story go?! I'm amped to keep reading.
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
okay so i totally picked it up because i thought the premise was so ridiculous, but it is actually a good and weird series???
This was an absolute delight and what I can only describe as a comedic, sexy romp. I loved the characters and can't wait to read more.
Sex Criminals Volume 1, written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky is the trade collection of the first five issues of the ongoing comic book series. As you may gather from the title, it is not a comic book for children. I picked it up because of Tansy spruiking it on Galactic Suburbia podcast (and then again in person at WorldCon).
The difficult thing about reviewing comic books is that the plot moves relatively slowly over an issue and even a collected volume, so it's hard to say much without spoiling the entire plot. So I'm going to keep this short.
Both characters, Suzie (our main narrator) and Jon, recount how they tried to deal with their time stopping sex power when they were teens. Now as adults, they have finally found someone else who shares that power and that doesn't leave them alone after/during sex (other people freeze when time freezes). They get a bit carried away with this information.
There is much humour and it's definitely worth looking closely at the backgrounds of the panels (especially the ones set in the sex shop), so as not to miss any jokes. The plot really takes a turn when the two discover that they are not the only two special snowflakes in the world... Issue #4, I believe, is called "Sex Police" to give you a hint. Also, the antagonist is called (by Suzie and Jon) Kegelface, which shod tell you something about the humour.
So. Sex Criminals is pretty funny and entertaining. I am much looking forward to the next volume (apparently the next two issues are out already, but I've decided comics work better on bookshelves if they're trades). I recommend it to, well, anyone who thinks sex-based time stopping magic sounds amusing. It's a good read.
4 / 5 stars
You can read more of my reviews on my blog.
The difficult thing about reviewing comic books is that the plot moves relatively slowly over an issue and even a collected volume, so it's hard to say much without spoiling the entire plot. So I'm going to keep this short.
Both characters, Suzie (our main narrator) and Jon, recount how they tried to deal with their time stopping sex power when they were teens. Now as adults, they have finally found someone else who shares that power and that doesn't leave them alone after/during sex (other people freeze when time freezes). They get a bit carried away with this information.
There is much humour and it's definitely worth looking closely at the backgrounds of the panels (especially the ones set in the sex shop), so as not to miss any jokes. The plot really takes a turn when the two discover that they are not the only two special snowflakes in the world... Issue #4, I believe, is called "Sex Police" to give you a hint. Also, the antagonist is called (by Suzie and Jon) Kegelface, which shod tell you something about the humour.
So. Sex Criminals is pretty funny and entertaining. I am much looking forward to the next volume (apparently the next two issues are out already, but I've decided comics work better on bookshelves if they're trades). I recommend it to, well, anyone who thinks sex-based time stopping magic sounds amusing. It's a good read.
4 / 5 stars
You can read more of my reviews on my blog.