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deedee43's review
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jclermont's review
3.0
I like graphic novels, so I'm not new to the format. I'm also a huge fan of the Wool books, so I may be tainted in my opinion of the graphic novel. Overall, I thought it was okay, and definitely worth buying and reading if you like Wool. The ending was a surprise, and I enjoyed it.
stacykozisek's review
3.0
As indicated in a ton of reviews, this was a fun read if you have already read the Wool novel. I can't imagine reading it as a standalone and actually understanding what's going on. Recommend if you have read it though, the graphics are beautiful.
lefttorread's review against another edition
4.0
It was a slow start, and I was struggling to concentrate yesterday, but as I went back into it today, I found myself invested, and it was pretty epic. I'm not sure when I'll pick the first novel up, but I'm confident I want to give it a go in the future.
carireads's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
fluschita's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
twstdtink's review
1.0
I bought this graphic novel after reading the book, "Wool" in the hopes that it would help me visualize the story. But, the drawings were very dark (as in colored, not disturbing). They were hastily drawn and added NOTHING to the original story. In fact, they rushed through many of the key plot points, skipping over some and changing some. I'm not even sure someone who had not read the original story would be able to follow this clearly. All of the characters looked the same - white and with short, scraggly hair. Waste of money, in my opinion.
ppetropoulakis's review
2.0
Wool the graphic novel is not able to do justice to the original book's story arc. Even though I have not read the highly praised book, the characters in this version seem very flat and the story rushed in its presentation. Would maybe try the novel form since the concept is interesting but the graphic novel form is very limited in execution.
abrittlebee's review
4.0
For those keeping up with trends in science fiction, Wool by Hugh Howey probably sounds familiar. The lengthy novel was an instant smash hit among readers. The book’s success prompted Jet City Comics to endorse a graphic novel adaptation. Though good, the graphic novel does not completely live up to the standard set by the book.
Adapted by writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, Wool takes place in a dystopian future where mankind is struggling to survive after the apocalypse. The world outside the human colony is terrifying and dangerous, so much so that even the thought of venturing out is punishable by exile.
The narrative of the graphic novel follows the book pretty closely, and as a fan of the book I definitely appreciate that. Discussion of the plot is a little difficult, however, because part of the charm of Howey’s writing is the constant plot twists. You never know what to expect, which makes both the book and the graphic novel adaptation a page-turner.
The art by Jimmy Broxton reminds me a lot of Lazarus, in that it was good but nothing really stood out as amazing—just really consistent. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it makes the overall aesthetic of the graphic novel really pleasing.
However, there were a couple of things that were lost in translation. Since the original novel is so long, the adaptation felt a little rushed in comparison. I was also a little disappointed that the characters all looked a little white-washed and didn’t reflect the full racial diversity I had imaged when reading the book.
I would definitely recommend this adaptation if you’re a fan of the book. If you haven’t read the book, then I’d recommend checking that out instead of picking up the graphic novel.
Cross posted from The Other Press
Adapted by writers Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, Wool takes place in a dystopian future where mankind is struggling to survive after the apocalypse. The world outside the human colony is terrifying and dangerous, so much so that even the thought of venturing out is punishable by exile.
The narrative of the graphic novel follows the book pretty closely, and as a fan of the book I definitely appreciate that. Discussion of the plot is a little difficult, however, because part of the charm of Howey’s writing is the constant plot twists. You never know what to expect, which makes both the book and the graphic novel adaptation a page-turner.
The art by Jimmy Broxton reminds me a lot of Lazarus, in that it was good but nothing really stood out as amazing—just really consistent. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it makes the overall aesthetic of the graphic novel really pleasing.
However, there were a couple of things that were lost in translation. Since the original novel is so long, the adaptation felt a little rushed in comparison. I was also a little disappointed that the characters all looked a little white-washed and didn’t reflect the full racial diversity I had imaged when reading the book.
I would definitely recommend this adaptation if you’re a fan of the book. If you haven’t read the book, then I’d recommend checking that out instead of picking up the graphic novel.
Cross posted from The Other Press
thilde_e's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25