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asides3's review against another edition
5.0
Short, cute comic. I would might picking up the next few and passing them on to my niece.
spoerk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ok i'm biased. the author is my partner.
BUT if you like Bone or Amulet, you'd like this too
BUT if you like Bone or Amulet, you'd like this too
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
3.0
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While the book itself is fairly simple, it sets up a rather intriguing story that I am deeply fascinated by. This is a great intro to the series in that I got to the end and instantly wanted to read the next book. While a lot doesn't happen in terms of plot, there is a ton of world setup and character introduction that leaves the reader wondering what in the world is going on and yearning for the story to continue.
Artwork was good and there are a lot of interesting concepts at play in this one. I am most certainly going to continue on with this series.
While the book itself is fairly simple, it sets up a rather intriguing story that I am deeply fascinated by. This is a great intro to the series in that I got to the end and instantly wanted to read the next book. While a lot doesn't happen in terms of plot, there is a ton of world setup and character introduction that leaves the reader wondering what in the world is going on and yearning for the story to continue.
Artwork was good and there are a lot of interesting concepts at play in this one. I am most certainly going to continue on with this series.
fernandie's review against another edition
2.0
This felt liked the middle of a series, not like #1. I had no idea what was going on.
Note: I received a signed physical ARC of this book from the publisher at an ALA conference.
Note: I received a signed physical ARC of this book from the publisher at an ALA conference.
calistareads's review against another edition
3.0
I have to say that overall I'm confused as to what is going on here. Must be me. It is interesting and colorful. So far, it has been hard to relate to anyone and the Boy is on his own. He is betrayed by just about everyone. It's a harsh world.
It's pretty original.
It's pretty original.
mariahaskins's review against another edition
5.0
I handed my advance copy (thanks to a lucky sweepstakes win) of this book over to my 9-year old daughter who loves any and all strange, weird, and otherwise out of the ordinary tales, and she really liked this. "It was good weird", is a direct quote. Fantastic illustrations, a thrilling story, and a strange world inhabited by all sorts of wonderful and weird creatures: mermaid warrior, an insect-ish princess... Recommended!
charshorrorcorner's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5
When David Gallaher offered review copies of the first few The Only Living Boy graphic novels over at Booklikes, I hopped on the chance. I've been reading a lot of graphic novels lately, most of them adult, and I wanted to try one that's for all ages, so here we are.
The story is about a young boy, on the verge of becoming a teenager, named Erik Farrell. He runs away from home and now, for some reason, has lost his memory and finds himself on a strange planet. He meets allies and foes along the way, while trying to find his way back home.
That's all I can say about the plot, because there isn't much there. The story ended rather abruptly, so I assume we'll learn more as the series continues. The artwork in some cases is stunning, which helped to make up for the somewhat simplistic tale.
I'm going to continue with the series because A) Mr. Gallagher provided a few more issues and B) despite the tale being uncomplicated, I do like young Erik and I want to find out what happens.
Recommended to all fans of comics, but especially to young adults!
When David Gallaher offered review copies of the first few The Only Living Boy graphic novels over at Booklikes, I hopped on the chance. I've been reading a lot of graphic novels lately, most of them adult, and I wanted to try one that's for all ages, so here we are.
The story is about a young boy, on the verge of becoming a teenager, named Erik Farrell. He runs away from home and now, for some reason, has lost his memory and finds himself on a strange planet. He meets allies and foes along the way, while trying to find his way back home.
That's all I can say about the plot, because there isn't much there. The story ended rather abruptly, so I assume we'll learn more as the series continues. The artwork in some cases is stunning, which helped to make up for the somewhat simplistic tale.
I'm going to continue with the series because A) Mr. Gallagher provided a few more issues and B) despite the tale being uncomplicated, I do like young Erik and I want to find out what happens.
Recommended to all fans of comics, but especially to young adults!
asides's review against another edition
5.0
Short, cute comic. I would might picking up the next few and passing them on to my niece.
booksandbosox's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure what's going on - hope for more answers in the next volume.