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girlreactionreads's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Killed time at the library between uke class and Second Half and zoomed through Volumes 1 and 2. This was fun. A little Land of the Lost vibe in some of the worlds, a little Indiana Jones with some secret evils. But I kept expecting her to be a photographer (title?) and all the mysterious sibling stuff was pretty odd. You had to suspend a huge amount of disbelief right away.
saidtheraina's review
4.0
First off, start with Vol. 1, obvs.
I'm copying most of my review from that volume here, fair warning.
Sometimes, when illustrators try to combine multiple illustration styles, it doesn't work. Here, I really think it does. And it helps that the concept behind the world is pretty great.
Kate is the cherished daughter of an Indiana Jones type. Now, she's all grown up, living as a photographer in a tweaked version of NYC with her bestie and anthropomorphized talking cat clock. Then, there's a big action scene that came too soon for me and felt too superheroish, but then it settles back into a twisty adventure Lostish story that I liked a lot. I like how stories like this and [b: Saga|375802|Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1)|Orson Scott Card|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1408303130s/375802.jpg|2422333] keep you guessing - you never know whether the talking bird will have wings or rollers, or if the next world will be full of leprechauns. There's a freedom to it.
Oh yeah, I should mention its super bloody and has a touch of cursing, for anyone who cares. Sorry to say no sex so far. ;)
As I flip through this thing to see if there's anything new to say, I'm blown back by some of the imagery here. This concept of a dreamland, with that guy with the gems... That skeletal dragon dude... The screen-print-style going during the mental stress panels... There's some pretty gorgeous stuff going on here.
I got the first two volumes of this at a library conference, signed by [a: Leila del Duca|3474037|Leila del Duca|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], the Artist and first-billed Creator. This tells me she's prolly responsible for all the things I love here.
Sorry to say, though, that I doubt I'll track down the rest of the story, since they're not readily available in print from my library. I just have this feeling that by the time I got ahold of Vols. 3-4, I'd have forgotten all the strands of plot and it would end up biting my experience of this series in the ass (it's happened before). But that's more about me than about this. I freely recommend it.
I'm copying most of my review from that volume here, fair warning.
Sometimes, when illustrators try to combine multiple illustration styles, it doesn't work. Here, I really think it does. And it helps that the concept behind the world is pretty great.
Kate is the cherished daughter of an Indiana Jones type. Now, she's all grown up, living as a photographer in a tweaked version of NYC with her bestie and anthropomorphized talking cat clock. Then, there's a big action scene that came too soon for me and felt too superheroish, but then it settles back into a twisty adventure Lostish story that I liked a lot. I like how stories like this and [b: Saga|375802|Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1)|Orson Scott Card|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1408303130s/375802.jpg|2422333] keep you guessing - you never know whether the talking bird will have wings or rollers, or if the next world will be full of leprechauns. There's a freedom to it.
Oh yeah, I should mention its super bloody and has a touch of cursing, for anyone who cares. Sorry to say no sex so far. ;)
As I flip through this thing to see if there's anything new to say, I'm blown back by some of the imagery here. This concept of a dreamland, with that guy with the gems... That skeletal dragon dude... The screen-print-style going during the mental stress panels... There's some pretty gorgeous stuff going on here.
I got the first two volumes of this at a library conference, signed by [a: Leila del Duca|3474037|Leila del Duca|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], the Artist and first-billed Creator. This tells me she's prolly responsible for all the things I love here.
Sorry to say, though, that I doubt I'll track down the rest of the story, since they're not readily available in print from my library. I just have this feeling that by the time I got ahold of Vols. 3-4, I'd have forgotten all the strands of plot and it would end up biting my experience of this series in the ass (it's happened before). But that's more about me than about this. I freely recommend it.
jennifermreads's review
2.0
Well that was really confusing. Was it too long since I read the first volume? I mean I did read Volume One in April but I thought I had recalled pretty well what had happened ... but what was going on here? I'm just so confused.
Will give volume 3 a try in hope that the storyline straightens itself out.
Will give volume 3 a try in hope that the storyline straightens itself out.
whitecat5000's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
3.0
I liked the first volume a bit more. This one had too much going on with too many revelations that I didn't have time to process them before we're on to the next one.
audjmo91's review
3.0
I really enjoyed the first volume of Shutter.
This volume, however, is a little too frenetic. There is a lot of exposition without a lot of time to process. I feel a lot like Kate; a ton of information is thrown at us, along with bullets and knives, and there is not much beyond her frustration and weariness holding the story together.
I think the conclusion will provide a clean slate to regroup and reintroduce the main plot in volume 3, which I anticipate will take the pedal off the gas a bit and centralize the story (at least I hope!).
This volume, however, is a little too frenetic. There is a lot of exposition without a lot of time to process. I feel a lot like Kate; a ton of information is thrown at us, along with bullets and knives, and there is not much beyond her frustration and weariness holding the story together.
I think the conclusion will provide a clean slate to regroup and reintroduce the main plot in volume 3, which I anticipate will take the pedal off the gas a bit and centralize the story (at least I hope!).
hwks's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
Huh, this volume did give a bit more backstory and I am enjoying reading these, but this felt all over the place. Disjointed, the dialogue was a bit strange at times, threads that seemed to almost go nowhere or resolve without any acknowledgement. This volume feels much more sci-fi than the previous one, though I'm still looking for the "exploring Indiana Jones" aspect that was so touted about this series, - that seems to be lacking. It's alright, the artwork is still spectacular. Will likely keep reading them!
aceofclubs's review
2.0
Definitely disappointed in the second volume. Just kind of all over the place.
theybedax's review
5.0
Gahhh this series keeps pulling from stories and art that I grew up with and my soul is exploding with happiness!! Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland was the best! Also, the beautiful homage to Sunday morning comics has got me wishing I still got the paper.
While the main character is rather self important (surprise! It's actually a lady!) the story-line kind of requires it of her. I'm super excited to see her grow as a person and really pumped to see her relationship develop between her and Chris Jr. and Cassius. Getting to know her best friend is a top priority that I look forward to see too.
While the main character is rather self important (surprise! It's actually a lady!) the story-line kind of requires it of her. I'm super excited to see her grow as a person and really pumped to see her relationship develop between her and Chris Jr. and Cassius. Getting to know her best friend is a top priority that I look forward to see too.