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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
This was a fun way to reconnect with a book I hadn't read in ages. The art style is not my favorite, but it's well done. I only wish graphic novels didn't read so fast -- it seems wrong that I can breeze through this classic in half an hour.
A pretty good adaptation, all things considered. Not sure what else to say, as I haven't read Bradbury's novel (other books, but not this particular one), but it's an avowed classic for a reason.
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5/5 for the actual story and the quality of the art within the pages. This is the first graphic novel I’ve ever read and I can’t say I’m a huge fan. I would almost certainly try it again but I didn’t like how some important passages were left out. I thought those passages were integral to the story and/or character arcs. If I were to read another it would have to be a book I’ve already read and know well enough.
I got this graphic novel out of the library at the same time as the audio book. I'm trying to expand my experience of graphic novels, so I thought this would be useful as a comparison with 'the real thing'. I've done a short review of the book itself alongside the Audio, so this is simply a comment on this version.
It seems to me that this is very well done. The colours are dull (aside from the flames) - that's excellent and in fitting with the gloom of the story. Beattie and the other firemen don't quite fit the picture I got in my mind of them - I may have missed or misheard the description, but I had them all looking the same (including Montag), which was something that struck Montag at some early stage in the book. He wonders about there being no choice in profession because they looked the part (but don't quote me because I don't have the printed word in front of me to check it out). But that's very minor and doesn't detract from the presentation.
Of course, there are many, many words missed out, and because of that some scenes move too rapidly from one part to another. I can't tell though, if that affects the impact of the story. I shall ask my son-in-law, whose preferred mode of book is the graphic novel, and my daughter, who hasn't read this title at all (at least, I don't think she has .... unless she had it at school and I just don't remember her talking about it) if they can read it and give me their opinion.
It seems to me that this is very well done. The colours are dull (aside from the flames) - that's excellent and in fitting with the gloom of the story. Beattie and the other firemen don't quite fit the picture I got in my mind of them - I may have missed or misheard the description, but I had them all looking the same (including Montag), which was something that struck Montag at some early stage in the book. He wonders about there being no choice in profession because they looked the part (but don't quote me because I don't have the printed word in front of me to check it out). But that's very minor and doesn't detract from the presentation.
Of course, there are many, many words missed out, and because of that some scenes move too rapidly from one part to another. I can't tell though, if that affects the impact of the story. I shall ask my son-in-law, whose preferred mode of book is the graphic novel, and my daughter, who hasn't read this title at all (at least, I don't think she has .... unless she had it at school and I just don't remember her talking about it) if they can read it and give me their opinion.
Great new adaptation of Bradbury's classic - one he had a hand in. Fun
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
I never read the book because I thought it would be too hard, but the graphic novel was alright. It was interesting to see the development of the MC while the world around him tried to stay the same. The messages of the book are strong and suitable for our world as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury
Burning books and in some cases, people.
I liked the regular book better, but glad i read the adaptation.
Read this and think about it. Make connections to our society. Make connections to your own life!
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes