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heabooknerd's review against another edition
3.0
THE LOST AGES, VOLUME 1 was an interesting graphic novel that takes place in an alternative Earth. In the year 1000, the world was destroyed by a prophesied apocalypse that sent humanity back to cavemen times. Now centuries later humans live in a precarious balance of clans trying to survive in a harsh and unforgiving wilderness.
The worldbuilding in this volume was done really well with a nice prologue section that set up the history and easily explained what happened during the apocalypse. The story itself revolves around Elaine and her father, the Primus of their clan, who carries knowledge of a way to return to a more prosperous life but this change would upset the careful rules the clans follow.
THE LOST AGES was incredibly fast paced as it moved through events and I almost found it moving too fast because it made it hard to really connect to the emotions of the characters when everything was rushing by. That being said, I am interested in the story and since this ends on a cliffhanger, I’m definitely curious to see what will happen next.
In terms of the art, I really enjoyed the style and the barren landscapes were drawn and colored really beautifully. The costuming of the tribal groups was also really cool and even in the crowded fight scenes there was enough distinctness to still tell characters apart.
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
The worldbuilding in this volume was done really well with a nice prologue section that set up the history and easily explained what happened during the apocalypse. The story itself revolves around Elaine and her father, the Primus of their clan, who carries knowledge of a way to return to a more prosperous life but this change would upset the careful rules the clans follow.
THE LOST AGES was incredibly fast paced as it moved through events and I almost found it moving too fast because it made it hard to really connect to the emotions of the characters when everything was rushing by. That being said, I am interested in the story and since this ends on a cliffhanger, I’m definitely curious to see what will happen next.
In terms of the art, I really enjoyed the style and the barren landscapes were drawn and colored really beautifully. The costuming of the tribal groups was also really cool and even in the crowded fight scenes there was enough distinctness to still tell characters apart.
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
dame_samara's review against another edition
4.0
After three terrible books, this was amazing! The Art is Gorgeous! There are so many Bad Ass Women (like one is burned alive for the sake of her clan). Also, the world-building *chefs kiss*, while it is a bit heavy on the telling instead of showing, but the showing makes up for it ultimately.
I honestly have a billion questions from an Anthropological standing of how this is where they all ended up. (Like where in the world did ALL domestic animals go?) Also, are inter Clan marriages a thing? Because you would think they need to promote genetic diversity, the interactions are shown made it seem like that isn't the case.
But overall, this seems like an extraordinary adventure story, and I will be continuing it.
I honestly have a billion questions from an Anthropological standing of how this is where they all ended up. (Like where in the world did ALL domestic animals go?) Also, are inter Clan marriages a thing? Because you would think they need to promote genetic diversity, the interactions are shown made it seem like that isn't the case.
But overall, this seems like an extraordinary adventure story, and I will be continuing it.
2ndchance_chad's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first read from NetGalley. When I chose this one I didn't realize it was a graphic novel. I figured I'd go ahead and check it out even if I don't read many of those. I was pleasantly surprised. The artwork throughout is gorgeous! I liked the brief location and history setup at the beginning of the book and from there the action picks up right away. It ebbs and flows a few times in the brief 60+ pages available for the story. I believe that is the hardest part for me is getting used to such a short sampling of the story. But to be honest it did really leave me wanting to see/read more of this adventure and see where things go from here.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
2.0
So the premise of this dystopian graphic novel is that there was an event, such as a meteor strike, that blotted out the sun for generations. So, no sunlight getting through to grow any plants. And, somehow people, for the 11th century survived, through pure determination and willpower.
So, if you can get past then, we also have warriors fighting against clans, and the mutated animals who also somehow survived.
By the time I got the story bit, I didn't care about the protagonists. Sorry. It was just a bunch of fighting and lamenting.
But, if you like that sort of thing, then be my guest.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
So, if you can get past then, we also have warriors fighting against clans, and the mutated animals who also somehow survived.
By the time I got the story bit, I didn't care about the protagonists. Sorry. It was just a bunch of fighting and lamenting.
But, if you like that sort of thing, then be my guest.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
audrey042's review
4.0
Le fort des landes est le premier tome d’une série qui devrait plaire aux amateurs d’uchronie et de récits sombres dans lesquels l’envie d’avancer se dispute à celle de préserver le peu de ce que les Hommes ont réussi à conserver et bâtir. Qui n’avance pas régresse ! Une célèbre maxime qui semble ici apporter la discorde avant, peut-être, de permettre de dessiner les contours d’un monde nouveau et nécessaire.
Avis complet sur le blog https://lightandsmell.wordpress.com/2021/12/23/les-ages-perdus-tome-1-le-fort-des-landes-le-gris-et-poli-illustrations/
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rigel's review against another edition
2.0
This alternate-history graphic novel does have potential, but it just wasn't compelling enough for me to continue with the series. Plus I sense there may be some catholic propaganda coming up which I'm not really a big fan of.
On the bright side the art was gorgeous!
On the bright side the art was gorgeous!
bryanlmurillo's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review :)
"In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book."
The book is so short but is so FULL of story! I really loved a lot this graphic novel , even if the start is a little slow. After the apocalypse we see a "new" wild world, it follows Primus one of the clan leaders who has the secret for a better future for her family, Elaine.
It's so fast to read and the action is in every turn of pages. The artstyle is really great for this kind of stories and the creatures there are like those prehistoric animals: big, furious, bloodthirsty and ready to kill at first sight. We get to know the characters a little but at least Elaine is an interesting one, and makes me want to find out more about them all.
The ending is really amazing, just to keep reading the next books.
"In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book."
The book is so short but is so FULL of story! I really loved a lot this graphic novel , even if the start is a little slow. After the apocalypse we see a "new" wild world, it follows Primus one of the clan leaders who has the secret for a better future for her family, Elaine.
It's so fast to read and the action is in every turn of pages. The artstyle is really great for this kind of stories and the creatures there are like those prehistoric animals: big, furious, bloodthirsty and ready to kill at first sight. We get to know the characters a little but at least Elaine is an interesting one, and makes me want to find out more about them all.
The ending is really amazing, just to keep reading the next books.
bryanlmurillo's review
5.0
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review :)
"In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book."
The book is so short but is so FULL of story! I really loved a lot this graphic novel , even if the start is a little slow. After the apocalypse we see a "new" wild world, it follows Primus one of the clan leaders who has the secret for a better future for her family, Elaine.
It's so fast to read and the action is in every turn of pages. The artstyle is really great for this kind of stories and the creatures there are like those prehistoric animals: big, furious, bloodthirsty and ready to kill at first sight. We get to know the characters a little but at least Elaine is an interesting one, and makes me want to find out more about them all.
The ending is really amazing, just to keep reading the next books.
"In the year 1000, the foretold apocalypse comes to pass, and humanity enters an age of darkness. Countless generations come and go before the sun reemerges; all of humanity's once great knowledge is lost. Now, at the mercy of roaming packs of animals, the inhabitants of Anglia have formed clans that work together in a delicate balance to survive the harsh wilderness. This is an interesting premise and it follows some of my favorite tropes. It was compelling to read the first part of the book."
The book is so short but is so FULL of story! I really loved a lot this graphic novel , even if the start is a little slow. After the apocalypse we see a "new" wild world, it follows Primus one of the clan leaders who has the secret for a better future for her family, Elaine.
It's so fast to read and the action is in every turn of pages. The artstyle is really great for this kind of stories and the creatures there are like those prehistoric animals: big, furious, bloodthirsty and ready to kill at first sight. We get to know the characters a little but at least Elaine is an interesting one, and makes me want to find out more about them all.
The ending is really amazing, just to keep reading the next books.
booklovingnerd87's review
5.0
I loved this Graphic Novel/Comic Book alot. It was something different from what I have read before. But I liked it a lot and I hope there is more to come to continue with this story.