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desertking35's review against another edition
3.0
The idea and the book was excellent, the artwork was definitely with its charm. The pacing was kinda fast, that being said it left me with more questions especially with Urp.
geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
In a dystopian future, an inventor discovers a group of survivors and comes to terms with the horrors he has unleashed on mankind.
In a future version of what seems to be Japan, the ground is ruled by the Hollows, a roving band of monsters that seem to act a lot like zombies. To escape the horrors on the ground, large cities are built in trees. A man looking to care for his family, uses a pair of wings to fly to the ground to look for supplies. He finds a group of survivors living on the ground, and when he gets back home, he can't help thinking of them and how he can help them. He uses his abilities as an inventor to try to make their lives better, with mixed results.
It's an interesting take on the dystopian zombie story with some memorable characters, including a young girl who rivals the main character's knack for inventing things. The story by Chris Ryall includes a redemption and forgiveness theme that play out, and I found it to be a lovely story. The art by Sam Kieth, while not my favorite style, had some high points: A man soaring with wings outstretched, a giant tree holding a city in it's branches, and an adorable survivor with an eyepatch. I found it touchingly included the human element in the main characters foibles and flaws.
In a future version of what seems to be Japan, the ground is ruled by the Hollows, a roving band of monsters that seem to act a lot like zombies. To escape the horrors on the ground, large cities are built in trees. A man looking to care for his family, uses a pair of wings to fly to the ground to look for supplies. He finds a group of survivors living on the ground, and when he gets back home, he can't help thinking of them and how he can help them. He uses his abilities as an inventor to try to make their lives better, with mixed results.
It's an interesting take on the dystopian zombie story with some memorable characters, including a young girl who rivals the main character's knack for inventing things. The story by Chris Ryall includes a redemption and forgiveness theme that play out, and I found it to be a lovely story. The art by Sam Kieth, while not my favorite style, had some high points: A man soaring with wings outstretched, a giant tree holding a city in it's branches, and an adorable survivor with an eyepatch. I found it touchingly included the human element in the main characters foibles and flaws.
kilcannon's review against another edition
3.0
Story was a bit sparse and not dramatically satisfying, but Sam Kieth brought his A-game to this one.
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel is set in a future Japan, where Tokyo has been destroyed by Hollows. The rest of civilisation have been forced to move up into the trees, with the rest perishing down below.
This story was super unique and actually quite moving, emotionally. I guess you could say it's a "zombie" books for something similar to compare it too, but really it's about the people and I loved that.
The art is totally one of the main aspects of this story that really connected me to what was happening. I just loved the art style. I'd describe it as a sort of sketch, with a flash of colour here and there, blueprint-esque at times and I feel like crayons were used at points. Whatever it was it added texture and the striking shades accentuated the heightened scenes caused by the crisis of the moment.
I quite like the little panels at the back. I sort of tried to imagine how the story would play out, but it was nice to guess.
The characters were great. I'd say our main ones were Craig-San and Lani. The prior I felt lacked empathy and was a bit heartless, but I think he was masking his true feelings. I liked the characters overall.
Unexpectedly loved this story. I borrowed it from the library and tempted to get my own copy!
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
This story was super unique and actually quite moving, emotionally. I guess you could say it's a "zombie" books for something similar to compare it too, but really it's about the people and I loved that.
The art is totally one of the main aspects of this story that really connected me to what was happening. I just loved the art style. I'd describe it as a sort of sketch, with a flash of colour here and there, blueprint-esque at times and I feel like crayons were used at points. Whatever it was it added texture and the striking shades accentuated the heightened scenes caused by the crisis of the moment.
I quite like the little panels at the back. I sort of tried to imagine how the story would play out, but it was nice to guess.
The characters were great. I'd say our main ones were Craig-San and Lani. The prior I felt lacked empathy and was a bit heartless, but I think he was masking his true feelings. I liked the characters overall.
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I was a bit shocked by Lani and Eiko's relationship at the end. I thought if anything it would have developed more into a motherly-daughterly bond, especially as Eiko only had boys and Lani had no parental figureUnexpectedly loved this story. I borrowed it from the library and tempted to get my own copy!
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition
4.0
To say that this graphic novel offers anything new in the context of a dystopian future would be correct. To say that it is bad would be incorrect. I’ve seen most of the ideas in other works, including the idea of people living in trees. Of course, zombies are the latest fad.
Yet, there is something about this comic. Maybe it’s the character of Urp, who should be marketed as a toy even if he (?) does look like a cross between a pink jellybean and a booger.
No, that’s not it.
It’s the earnestness about it as well as a lovely since of the human. It is even present in the panels.
The story concerns a scientist who may be responsible for the dystopia that he find himself, a place where people live in huge giant trees to escape the Hollows, the zombies. When people who live in the trees need something they scavenge from the world below, and it is on one such shopping trip that Mr. Flying Man, as he becomes, discovers something. And it is a bit more than Urp.
It is the reaction to the discovery that leads to the overall impression of the comic. The earnestness that pervades it. And it is this unnamable feeling that makes the comic a joy to read, even if it does borrow from other sources. Think of Harry Potter and distillation that Rowling did. That’s what this is.
(Copy via Netgalley)
Yet, there is something about this comic. Maybe it’s the character of Urp, who should be marketed as a toy even if he (?) does look like a cross between a pink jellybean and a booger.
No, that’s not it.
It’s the earnestness about it as well as a lovely since of the human. It is even present in the panels.
The story concerns a scientist who may be responsible for the dystopia that he find himself, a place where people live in huge giant trees to escape the Hollows, the zombies. When people who live in the trees need something they scavenge from the world below, and it is on one such shopping trip that Mr. Flying Man, as he becomes, discovers something. And it is a bit more than Urp.
It is the reaction to the discovery that leads to the overall impression of the comic. The earnestness that pervades it. And it is this unnamable feeling that makes the comic a joy to read, even if it does borrow from other sources. Think of Harry Potter and distillation that Rowling did. That’s what this is.
(Copy via Netgalley)
mariakazantzi's review against another edition
2.0
"The Hollows" poses a philosophical and social question- when facing destruction and the need for survival, what are few human lives worth? Would you endager you "safe" life for some strangers, whom the rest of your society has already forgotten?
Due to this question, through all the pages of this graphic novel prevades the feeling of doubt, but there is also a ray of hope that humanity and altruism will win over selfishness, and these feelings are exceptionally depicted in its illustration.
Unfortunately, its rather interesting philosophical nature and its marvelous illustrations are overshadowed by a confusing storyline, which frustrates the readers and makes it difficult for them to enjoy the book.
Due to this question, through all the pages of this graphic novel prevades the feeling of doubt, but there is also a ray of hope that humanity and altruism will win over selfishness, and these feelings are exceptionally depicted in its illustration.
Unfortunately, its rather interesting philosophical nature and its marvelous illustrations are overshadowed by a confusing storyline, which frustrates the readers and makes it difficult for them to enjoy the book.
mariakazantzi's review
2.0
"The Hollows" poses a philosophical and social question- when facing destruction and the need for survival, what are few human lives worth? Would you endager you "safe" life for some strangers, whom the rest of your society has already forgotten?
Due to this question, through all the pages of this graphic novel prevades the feeling of doubt, but there is also a ray of hope that humanity and altruism will win over selfishness, and these feelings are exceptionally depicted in its illustration.
Unfortunately, its rather interesting philosophical nature and its marvelous illustrations are overshadowed by a confusing storyline, which frustrates the readers and makes it difficult for them to enjoy the book.
Due to this question, through all the pages of this graphic novel prevades the feeling of doubt, but there is also a ray of hope that humanity and altruism will win over selfishness, and these feelings are exceptionally depicted in its illustration.
Unfortunately, its rather interesting philosophical nature and its marvelous illustrations are overshadowed by a confusing storyline, which frustrates the readers and makes it difficult for them to enjoy the book.
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