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briesespieces's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars . This was not bad at all but it could definitely use some more depth plot-wise.
jlperidot's review against another edition
5.0
Great atmosphere, intriguing story. Keen to read more!
pizzamyheart's review against another edition
5.0
August 2022 Hoopla Bonus Borrows Recommendation
Wasn't sure what to expect, but what an interestingly dark, twisted comic. Presented through the eyes of a mailcarrier with Asbergers, the "perfect" town of Eden is not really so perfect.
Wasn't sure what to expect, but what an interestingly dark, twisted comic. Presented through the eyes of a mailcarrier with Asbergers, the "perfect" town of Eden is not really so perfect.
briarhoes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
micahhortonhallett's review against another edition
3.0
It's engaging. Using the neurological paradigm formerly known as Aspergers as a central character trait is become a trope and is probably becoming unhelpful to the Autism community at large by propagating a very rigid and stereotyped view of what constitutes an autistic person. Town is interesting though. I am in for the next one and willing to give it the benefit of the doubt.
helpfulsnowman's review against another edition
3.0
It's an intriguing start, but I'll admit it now: I thought this was based on the video game of the same name. So I kept wondering when someone was gonna go apeshit and start blowing motherfuckers away.
There are even some parallels. Ish. In one the town is called Eden, in the other it's Paradise. Guns are involved? I guess that's about it.
Which is probably for the best. This book has a story, where I'm not sure there's a whole lot more story to Postal than what's in the game. The second game has more...I'm not gonna say "story," let's just say it's a collection of things that happen.
That might be why video games don't always make great movies. There's a plot, of sorts, but really it's just a thing that happens, then another thing that happens. It's a subtle difference, but it's there. It's like the opening to The Last Crusade when Indy is on the circus train. A thing happens, then another thing. It's fun for a sequence, but it couldn't carry an entire movie.
Anyway, this comic has nothing to do with the video game by the same name. But it's fun anyway, so give it a whirl.
There are even some parallels. Ish. In one the town is called Eden, in the other it's Paradise. Guns are involved? I guess that's about it.
Which is probably for the best. This book has a story, where I'm not sure there's a whole lot more story to Postal than what's in the game. The second game has more...I'm not gonna say "story," let's just say it's a collection of things that happen.
That might be why video games don't always make great movies. There's a plot, of sorts, but really it's just a thing that happens, then another thing that happens. It's a subtle difference, but it's there. It's like the opening to The Last Crusade when Indy is on the circus train. A thing happens, then another thing. It's fun for a sequence, but it couldn't carry an entire movie.
Anyway, this comic has nothing to do with the video game by the same name. But it's fun anyway, so give it a whirl.
satindoll's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars . This was not bad at all but it could definitely use some more depth plot-wise.
piper_sh's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 stars
Not quite sure about this one yet.
It has potential.
I will check out Vol. 2 and decide whether to continue or not.
Not quite sure about this one yet.
It has potential.
I will check out Vol. 2 and decide whether to continue or not.
elturko64's review against another edition
4.0
The art is a little rough around the edges but the story is fascinating. Imagine a town full of criminals and scum yet they hold a sort of a neutral/'Switzerland' rule. The climax of this book shows things are going to heat up and I can't wait for the next volume.