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hobbitfreddie's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve read a few of the authors other comics and usually I find a lot of flaws with the stories but usually still enjoy them depsite it. Here is the same. For the first half I was considering dropping it. Norrie was super annoying, and the focus on drama rather than horse content was bothering me. From the first few pages I was like ugh not this. However once the drama was resolved immeaditly my enjoyment came back. Norrie actually became likable thank goodness. I guess I like that the characters are dynamic and you know they’re kids and kids can be pretty cruddy Soemtimes. I know I was at that age. After finishing the book I realized yeah I’d probably get pissy over then kinda stuff as a kid too. Hah.
I also think the story needed to be more developed. Problems are brought up dragged out and then solved too quickly.
I still enjoyed it but I think Victoria the main character’s story was lacking. She seemed to not feel like the MC at times and fade into the background. And her final confrontation with her ex friend is very like oh okay that’s it.
Also NOT ENOUGH HORSEGIRL CONTENT. And all the horses look kinda samey smh. Okay anwyays they are with horses alor but it seems more like a background! Disappointed. I used to be a horseboy for a year or so so I guess I kinda wanted to live through that again.
Okay also the side plot about the sci fi show they all watch was really cute. I liked that.
All in all there seems to be too much going on and it’s not balanced well. Too much on the story plate and AGAIN NOT ENOUGH HORSES.
But still pretty good? Nothing too special but a charming little read.
I also think the story needed to be more developed. Problems are brought up dragged out and then solved too quickly.
I still enjoyed it but I think Victoria the main character’s story was lacking. She seemed to not feel like the MC at times and fade into the background. And her final confrontation with her ex friend is very like oh okay that’s it.
Also NOT ENOUGH HORSEGIRL CONTENT. And all the horses look kinda samey smh. Okay anwyays they are with horses alor but it seems more like a background! Disappointed. I used to be a horseboy for a year or so so I guess I kinda wanted to live through that again.
Okay also the side plot about the sci fi show they all watch was really cute. I liked that.
All in all there seems to be too much going on and it’s not balanced well. Too much on the story plate and AGAIN NOT ENOUGH HORSES.
But still pretty good? Nothing too special but a charming little read.
appaloosa05's review against another edition
I loved this realistic portrayal of horseback riding, and all the different types of riders you can find at a barn, from those who are serious about showing, to those who just want to spend time with the horses. I tend to be fairly picky when it comes to books about horses, and can generally tell when they are not very well-researched, but I didn't notice any glaring inaccuracies here.
libraryalissa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Frankly, I don’t care about horses, so I thought I wouldn’t care about this but Faith Erin Hicks is the GOAT and she sucked me in. Brava.
mehsi's review
5.0
Horses, friendship, fandoms, and more! A really fun graphic novel~
First up, a big big thank you to my hubby for buying this one for my birthday (Feb 5th). I have been eyeing this graphic novel for ages, I just love books about horses and so this one was HIGH on the list.
Before I start with all the good, and yes, normally I start with the good, I want to get my frustrations out of the way for one thing that almost had me stop reading the book and that annoyed me for most of the book.
First up, a big big thank you to my hubby for buying this one for my birthday (Feb 5th). I have been eyeing this graphic novel for ages, I just love books about horses and so this one was HIGH on the list.
Before I start with all the good, and yes, normally I start with the good, I want to get my frustrations out of the way for one thing that almost had me stop reading the book and that annoyed me for most of the book.
bibliobrandie's review
4.0
Great graphic novel about friendship and horses from much loved author, Hicks!
doodlewrite's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
literally written for fourth grade me who wanted blue hair and a horse….SO cute
analyticalchaos's review against another edition
3.0
As a closeted horse girl, I have to say that Ride On combines some of my favorite tropes ever: classist horse stable drama? Check. Best friends torn apart? Check. Using horse riding as a metaphor for getting over your mental barriers? Check.
However, I always wish Hicks would let their art do the talking. There’s lots of dialogue that felt really unnecessary and took away from the subtleties and nuances in the art. Hicks has such evocative panel layouts and character expressions. I wish it had more room to breathe.
However, I always wish Hicks would let their art do the talking. There’s lots of dialogue that felt really unnecessary and took away from the subtleties and nuances in the art. Hicks has such evocative panel layouts and character expressions. I wish it had more room to breathe.
penguin_donut's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
smallskim's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25