Reviews

Sembri la morte. Racconti di Umbrella Academy by Shaun Simon, Gerard Way

helpfulsnowman's review against another edition

2.0

Guys, I figured out my role on goodreads, my place among the constellation of the stars among reviewers. You know, all those ladies with the glasses?

I’m the guy who will readily say “I didn’t get it.”

This one I didn’t really get.

Nobody steal my gimmick, okay? It’s extremely easy to copy, and if you copy it, I can’t really do anything about it. But I WILL know what you’ve done and probably complain to my girlfriend, who will be rightfully baffled by this Internet beef that probably lives entirely inside my head. “Yes, exactly!” I’ll say because Internet beefs always live exclusively in someone’s head.

obnorthrup's review against another edition

3.0

If you like the main Umbrella Academy books, you'll like this too. There are lots of fun ideas, characters, and scenes here, although the plot holding it all together feels like an afterthought.

notesquotesscarletmotes's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was missing something that I can't quite put my finger on. I definitely miss Gabriel's art and I think a lot of the punch for me from the main series comes from the interaction between siblings which is entirely lost here. I love Klaus but he's best as a part of the whole. 

alevico's review

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Mi chiedo se sono i fumetti di umbrella academy che li leggo sempre nel momento sbagliato, o proprio non mi ispirano. La serie televisiva la trovo fatta molto bene ed è interessante. Per la serie tv penso che hanno sviluppato meglio la storia. Li ho trovati carini, ma mi forzavo a leggerli, come questo che ho appena letto. È stato carino, un po' frettoloso, come gli altri dopotutto. È stato bello però leggere una storia con protagonista Klaus, ma non sono fumetti che direi che li ho amati e che sono bellissimi, molto meglio la serie. Mi sono annoiata, ma andando avanti era meno noioso rispetto all'inizio, ma sempre noioso. Un punto a favore sono i disegni e soprattutto i colori che vengono usati e come. L'ho letto più per curiosità e perché avevo già letto gli altri.

alwroteabook's review against another edition

5.0

In a fit of whimsy, I hereby announce I will give everyone five stars, but the reviews may not reflect it.

Not as good as the original books, but a fun addition focusing solely on Seance and his ghostly retinue. If you like UA, you'll like this, but as with many follow-up novels, prior knowledge is a must.

rah's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

luca_182's review

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

sulfurandbrimstone74's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

babyfacedoldsoul's review against another edition

4.0

A fun side story with Klaus. Unlike Hotel Oblivion the story was followable, and while Apocalypse Suite will always hold a special place in my heart, I really enjoyed this mini series.

mschlat's review against another edition

2.0

It has the weirdness I expect from an Umbrella Academy tale, but not the feel. I really missed Gabriel Bá's artwork, and Simon and Way working together produced a confusing plot with too many characters I didn't care for.