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rebus's review
2.0
I'd almost forgotten about this little tale when I saw it advertised in the back of another graphic novel. Beatty was only a bit above average as an artist, but Collins was a complete hack of a writer. The most clever thing is the title, and you won't find anything else at all clever about it. Nostalgia trip that I wish I hadn't taken.
jakewritesbooks's review
4.0
Entertaining but after the initial story, I was hoping for more. Instead, it was the same story rewritten in different ways...
1. Ms. Tree reminiscing on the past while ruing the present.
2. A shadowy man appears.
3. Chaos
4. Something to do with the Muerta Family
5. Ms Tree saves the day
Again, entertaining but I thought these would have a broader reach and was a bit disappointed when they didn't.
1. Ms. Tree reminiscing on the past while ruing the present.
2. A shadowy man appears.
3. Chaos
4. Something to do with the Muerta Family
5. Ms Tree saves the day
Again, entertaining but I thought these would have a broader reach and was a bit disappointed when they didn't.
arkham's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
jhouses's review
3.0
Un cómic de género negro cuya protagonista es una detective particularmente malhumorada y violenta. Son historias de mafia, engaño, secuestro y juegos de poder donde se aprecia un trasfondo sólido de un personaje que se había desarrollado previamente en editoriales independientes. El dibujo es correcto pero no bueno. Centrado en la acción y funcional sin preocuparse de entornos o grandes viñetas.
Entretiene como un capítulo de Corrupción en Miami.
Entretiene como un capítulo de Corrupción en Miami.
nickdleblanc's review
3.0
A well-collected better than average series of pulpy "detective" fare. For my taste, it's light on mystery and detective work and heavy on revenge stories. I could also critique the lack of internal motivations and the over-reactionary nature of the protagonist, but these were comic books not novels. It was fun to read, great for a break from proper novels. The art had that 80s/early 90s style of colorful shading/lighting and anatomy that I've always thought works well for comics (particularly noirish stuff like this and Batman). Don't expect any mind-blowing story beats or character development, but it's a fun read.
fitsee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
zzzrevel's review
3.0
This was a fun read. The stories are just okay
but did provide me some amusement and a
break from reading novels ad infinitum.
Recommended if you like graphic novels or
also need time off from a heavy novel
reading program.
but did provide me some amusement and a
break from reading novels ad infinitum.
Recommended if you like graphic novels or
also need time off from a heavy novel
reading program.
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