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Ares: Bringer of War by George O'Connor

spellbookspines's review

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adventurous informative fast-paced

4.0

lilliangretsinger's review

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3.0

More about the Trojan war than Ares.

autumnquinnsbooks's review

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I just read the Iliad and boy do I appreciate this graphic novel so much more now all the details are so perfect props to O'Connor <3 

lazygal's review

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4.0

I've said it before, I'm not a great fan of graphic novels (my mind just doesn't read that way) but... having said that... This isn't a bad version of the Trojan War, although one might argue that readers would need a deeper understanding of the source material to truly get the who and what of this version.

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lordofbooks's review

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adventurous challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

mauvesoul's review

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5.0

I liked this one so much more than I was expecting to

bookish_historian's review against another edition

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adventurous informative fast-paced

4.0

sherri22's review

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4.0

No. It's never enough. I have too much of my father in me.
The God Ares, the War God's story is set on the battle of the Trojan War. I really like the ending for it shown a side of Ares you don't normally see. His perspective was an interesting look into how he dealt and reacted to aspects of the war.
I appreciate all the hard work that goes into all graphic novels/comics. I go through them twice and my second time I look at the artwork to get the story through the images. People are so talented.

Zeus: King of Gods

bookdingo's review

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4.0

Greek mythology and graphic novels are a match made in Olympus. I love this series with each installment focusing on one of the main gods. They're fun and quick.

akmargie's review against another edition

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5.0

It happens, some what frequently, that I read two different books that overlap content. I just finished reading Kendare Blake's Mortal Gods then picked up O'Connor's most recent in his Olympians series focusing on the Trojan War, Achilles, Odyssus and the rest. I love when that happens.
Besides O'Connor's always superb art, I love the way he adapts these classic Greek myths for a modern audience. The story pops off the page and has depth without being overwhelming for younger audiences.