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allmadhere106's review against another edition
5.0
Beezer lives in a world after the cataclysm, an event that no one really knows about and no one is quick to explain. Beezer lives in a tough sector and he does what he needs to to survive. This sometimes has a way of getting him into trouble with a large range of people including drug dealers and the police. Beezer also has the ability to see back to the peaceful, happy world before the cataclysm and there are groups of people who want to know more about that ability and they're willing to do anything to find out more.
I had a hard time with about the first third of the book because it felt like there were a lot of plot holes or questions that just weren't being answered. It was frustrating and it didn't feel like anything was going to be resolved. However, by about the second third, everything got a lot clearer and it just started to fall into place in a great way. I love this book! There's just so much that happens that makes it complex and different from other books that I've read. The art style is stellar and there are even moments where we see some mock-happy-go-lucky art in contrast. We also get several character perspectives and they all work to better layer the story. Some parts are definitely more young adult/adult so I would suggest this mainly for mature readers if we're looking at the teen ages.
I had a hard time with about the first third of the book because it felt like there were a lot of plot holes or questions that just weren't being answered. It was frustrating and it didn't feel like anything was going to be resolved. However, by about the second third, everything got a lot clearer and it just started to fall into place in a great way. I love this book! There's just so much that happens that makes it complex and different from other books that I've read. The art style is stellar and there are even moments where we see some mock-happy-go-lucky art in contrast. We also get several character perspectives and they all work to better layer the story. Some parts are definitely more young adult/adult so I would suggest this mainly for mature readers if we're looking at the teen ages.
rmgebhardt's review against another edition
3.0
If not for the rush job at the end (because it was cancelled) and the odd mish-mash, back-and-forth with genres, this could have been truly great. The post-apocalyptic world was interesting and well developed. Some of the weird sci-fi concepts were neat. The art was an interesting throwback style to Jack Kirby golden age styles mixed with some Archie Comics pieces. But the characterizations were often one-note and flat, and the main character was a grade-A douchebag that I couldn't connect with at all and constantly questioned why anyone ever even gave him the time of day.
This is a long read, but worth it if you like dystopian narratives and can get past some of the annoying characters.
This is a long read, but worth it if you like dystopian narratives and can get past some of the annoying characters.
kellylynnthomas's review against another edition
4.0
The thing that prevents DEADENDERS from being just another post-apocalyptic story about teenagers is, I think, the characters' feeling of helplessness and their willingness to continue on despite that. Brubaker doesn't pull any emotional punches, either. "Gritty" is a good word for this book. I also love that although the main character sets out on a journey to find out where he came from, his search leads him right back home, where the answers have been right under his nose all along. It's a great example of an inner/outer journey that coalesces beautifully at the end.
philipf's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent story. The ending doesn't quite hold up to the rest of the book, but overall I really liked this.
noysh's review against another edition
3.0
It was a pretty slow starter. It took about five issues before things really started to come together. It was an interesting enough tale of twisted realities and teenage drug dealing and gangs. There were even a few very poignant relationship moments. But overall it really never quite came together naturally. It was an interesting book. The counter-culture motif takes a back seat to more conventional sci-fi storytelling later in the book and cheapened the experience to me.
af9's review against another edition
4.0
The compelling story and the relatable characters are the highlight here; it's amazingly well-written. The art is effective and enjoyable but doesn't inspire.
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