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sam_hartwig's review against another edition
5.0
This was an excellent volume! I loved reading about the past, and it is such a clever way to tie all those knots and reveal the many secrets and questions that have been raised throughout the other volumes.
Everything is coming together and I can't wait to read the conclusion!
Everything is coming together and I can't wait to read the conclusion!
stephen_arvidson's review against another edition
5.0
Clockworks, the fifth full-length entry in the captivating Locke & Key saga, opens with Tyler and Kinsey Locke reeling in the aftermath of their deadly confrontation with the late Lucas "Dodge" Caravaggio, unaware that Dodge’s ghost has taken residence in the body of their younger brother, Bode. Now free to wander the halls and chambers of Keyhouse unhampered, Dodge's insidious quest to acquire the Omega Key and open the Black Door is nearing fruition. Meanwhile, Tyler and Kinsey discover a new fantastical relic—the Timeshift Key—that allows users to take a revelatory stroll down memory lane. With the ability to travel back in time and uncover their family legacy and the origins of Keyhouse, the Locke children soon realize that history has a wretched way of repeating itself.
Clockworks is wholly distinct from the previous volumes in that it occurs predominantly in the past and enlightens readers on all the necessary back-story before the final showdown. Clockworks answers many long-running questions that have plagued audiences from the onset, and the answers don’t disappoint. Joe Hill offers a compelling origin myth that's meaningful and strengthens the original storyline without overselling it. Redolent throughout this volume is an overwhelming sense of dread; yet even in its bleak moments there is levity. With the story set largely in the past, readers of the preceding volumes know that things will end very badly for Rendall Locke and his friends. Devastating choices are made in a moment, but the consequences will transcend a lifetime and spell doom for future generations.
Easter eggs and remarkable literary references abound in this handsome trade, rewarding multiple readings. An implicit connection between the unnamed demons beyond the Black Door and the otherworldly monsters of H.P. Lovecraft's universe is made clear when those unfortunate to be possessed cry out, “Ia! Ia! Shub-Niggarauth!”—and let’s not forget the goats, either.
Hill and Rodriguez pack a collective punch in this latest installment. Top-notch artwork combined with a dark, complex story that’s epic in scope makes for one helluva ride. Alas, Clockworks is the beginning of the end for this stunning series, and this penultimate volume firmly sets the stage for the final act. As further proof that all good things must come to a close, Locke & Key is a shinning testament to Joe Hill's masterful storytelling.
Clockworks is wholly distinct from the previous volumes in that it occurs predominantly in the past and enlightens readers on all the necessary back-story before the final showdown. Clockworks answers many long-running questions that have plagued audiences from the onset, and the answers don’t disappoint. Joe Hill offers a compelling origin myth that's meaningful and strengthens the original storyline without overselling it. Redolent throughout this volume is an overwhelming sense of dread; yet even in its bleak moments there is levity. With the story set largely in the past, readers of the preceding volumes know that things will end very badly for Rendall Locke and his friends. Devastating choices are made in a moment, but the consequences will transcend a lifetime and spell doom for future generations.
Easter eggs and remarkable literary references abound in this handsome trade, rewarding multiple readings. An implicit connection between the unnamed demons beyond the Black Door and the otherworldly monsters of H.P. Lovecraft's universe is made clear when those unfortunate to be possessed cry out, “Ia! Ia! Shub-Niggarauth!”—and let’s not forget the goats, either.
Hill and Rodriguez pack a collective punch in this latest installment. Top-notch artwork combined with a dark, complex story that’s epic in scope makes for one helluva ride. Alas, Clockworks is the beginning of the end for this stunning series, and this penultimate volume firmly sets the stage for the final act. As further proof that all good things must come to a close, Locke & Key is a shinning testament to Joe Hill's masterful storytelling.
ridanwise's review against another edition
5.0
I have already made the decision to buy the physical copy of the whole series. Yes, it is THAT good.
What a gift Joe Hill has for building one of the most hated characters in comic history.
What a gift Joe Hill has for building one of the most hated characters in comic history.
jessicarose's review against another edition
4.0
My favourite volume yet.
This answers so many questions, has great pacing, is full of action, has the best artwork and story so far, and the insight gives me appreciation for all the things that hadn't made sense up until now. I'm really looking forward to the conclusion!
This answers so many questions, has great pacing, is full of action, has the best artwork and story so far, and the insight gives me appreciation for all the things that hadn't made sense up until now. I'm really looking forward to the conclusion!
tabathastomes's review against another edition
5.0
This was sooooooo good! Immediately reading the next/last one. Consider me obsessed with this series!
pbraue13's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good set up to the finale! Such good world building and filling in the parts of the story we always had questions about!
sarelle24's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I enjoyed this one again, a lot more flashbacks in this one, which was interesting.
Some of the keys weren't explained, though, or were glossed over again, which was a shame.
Some of the keys weren't explained, though, or were glossed over again, which was a shame.
shadylane_00's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0