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sandeeisreading's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
after reading locke and key by joe hill, i wanted more and found this. the beginning starts of pretty similar to locke and key, the more you read, the more questions you get rather than answers. you get two separate storylines, one i am guessing is the current one and the other is to explain where the dollhouse came from. there is one lesson that i took away from reading the first issue - never accept anything from anyone that you are not close to. they could be distant relatives yeah but without purpose why will they be giving you anything. lol. over all it is a good entry to the story.
after reading locke and key by joe hill, i wanted more and found this. the beginning starts of pretty similar to locke and key, the more you read, the more questions you get rather than answers. you get two separate storylines, one i am guessing is the current one and the other is to explain where the dollhouse came from. there is one lesson that i took away from reading the first issue - never accept anything from anyone that you are not close to. they could be distant relatives yeah but without purpose why will they be giving you anything. lol. over all it is a good entry to the story.
kevinowenkelly's review against another edition
3.0
Two parallel stories soaked with Gaiman-esque world building, touching on the cosmic and the magical and the dark. And they're pretty compelling, too, full of interesting setup and solid character building for a first issue.
It has a really nice cadence and tone to it throughout that pushes the reader forward. The only place it vaulters is the end; both stories cur off in their own big 'finish' and cliffhangers, but it feels like they posed the two cliffhangers without an actual question for the audience to chew on. I'm still absolutely on board for the next issue; this Hill Comics imprint has been very impressive so far, and this issue is no exception. But something about the ending just fell flat relative to the rest of the book.
It has a really nice cadence and tone to it throughout that pushes the reader forward. The only place it vaulters is the end; both stories cur off in their own big 'finish' and cliffhangers, but it feels like they posed the two cliffhangers without an actual question for the audience to chew on. I'm still absolutely on board for the next issue; this Hill Comics imprint has been very impressive so far, and this issue is no exception. But something about the ending just fell flat relative to the rest of the book.
dolcezzina21's review against another edition
5.0
This comic has a Locke and Key and Twilight Zone vibe. I'm excited to keep reading to see how it evolves.
queenkoko's review against another edition
4.0
I currently live in a toxic household so I am not sure if I want to read about a kid growing up in a similar environment. I am intrigued though. Again, the artwork in this has me feeling very indifferent.
l1ttlel1braryn00k's review against another edition
4.0
I saw this comic in the library and I am so glad I did! It's a fantastic horror story of a haunted doll house with a gory origin story! I love the story of how the main character learns about the doll house and all the dolls in house. The dolls are all apart of the same family of a different generation and in the most recent generation has had enough of the house and tries to destroy it. That is until the house comes back and takes revenge on the main character by destroying her own family. The story does have a happy ending until you learn the house might not be gone completely.
cassiethebookconnoisseur's review against another edition
5.0
Leaves you wanting more !!
I’m a King/Hill fan through and through and Hill has not disappointed so far with his new DC Hill House comics!!!
I’m a King/Hill fan through and through and Hill has not disappointed so far with his new DC Hill House comics!!!
shannonleighd's review against another edition
3.0
Joe Hill described this as "The Indian in the Cupboard, if the enchanted cupboard was secretly a door to hell."
I mean ... how could I not read this then?
This first issue is just setting things up but I like where it's going.
I kind of want to mention a trigger warning, even though this is horror so it's kind of expected it's not going to be all rainbows and sunshine, the amount of domestic violence in this might catch some people by surprise since it's not mentioned in the summary at all. It's pretty awful and heartbreaking, of course, but even more so because this is what's used to
This is definitely a dark story and possibly not for the faint of heart.
Only thing that really bothered me is just how awesome the cover art is for all of the issues but the inside art is nowhere near that style at all.
I mean ... how could I not read this then?
This first issue is just setting things up but I like where it's going.
I kind of want to mention a trigger warning, even though this is horror so it's kind of expected it's not going to be all rainbows and sunshine, the amount of domestic violence in this might catch some people by surprise since it's not mentioned in the summary at all. It's pretty awful and heartbreaking, of course, but even more so because this is what's used to
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manipulate the little girl into doing something awful and potentially selling her soul, in a way.This is definitely a dark story and possibly not for the faint of heart.
Only thing that really bothered me is just how awesome the cover art is for all of the issues but the inside art is nowhere near that style at all.
marimbav's review against another edition
4.0
Primer número súper interesante! Una Niña, una casa de muñecas y algo oscuro que acecha. Estas cosas me pueden.
purplepages's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
after reading locke and key by joe hill, i wanted more and found this. the beginning starts of pretty similar to locke and key, the more you read, the more questions you get rather than answers. you get two separate storylines, one i am guessing is the current one and the other is to explain where the dollhouse came from. there is one lesson that i took away from reading the first issue - never accept anything from anyone that you are not close to. they could be distant relatives yeah but without purpose why will they be giving you anything. lol. over all it is a good entry to the story.
after reading locke and key by joe hill, i wanted more and found this. the beginning starts of pretty similar to locke and key, the more you read, the more questions you get rather than answers. you get two separate storylines, one i am guessing is the current one and the other is to explain where the dollhouse came from. there is one lesson that i took away from reading the first issue - never accept anything from anyone that you are not close to. they could be distant relatives yeah but without purpose why will they be giving you anything. lol. over all it is a good entry to the story.
nwreader's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley and DC Entertainment - DC Comics for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
This graphic novel is about a little girl inheriting a spooky dollhouse that has many ancient and hidden secrets within its walls. I thought the story was interesting and really enjoyed the plot. As for the chapter break artworks, wow! I loved how creepy and beautiful they are. They would make me stop and admire the work. The artwork throughout was good--just your standard style.
This story was very reminiscent of Creep Show (naturally) with a hint of Basketcase (yes, the 80's horror film--it just made me think of that movie a lot..ha!). Overall, I enjoyed it--one of the first plot twists was semi predictable but the ending had me curious for the future of the story.
I recommend this for people who like some gore and mystery with creepy dollhouses.
4/5
This graphic novel is about a little girl inheriting a spooky dollhouse that has many ancient and hidden secrets within its walls. I thought the story was interesting and really enjoyed the plot. As for the chapter break artworks, wow! I loved how creepy and beautiful they are. They would make me stop and admire the work. The artwork throughout was good--just your standard style.
This story was very reminiscent of Creep Show (naturally) with a hint of Basketcase (yes, the 80's horror film--it just made me think of that movie a lot..ha!). Overall, I enjoyed it--one of the first plot twists was semi predictable but the ending had me curious for the future of the story.
I recommend this for people who like some gore and mystery with creepy dollhouses.
4/5