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atnea's review
3.0
I received this copy in exchange of an honest review, for so, none of my feelings were affected or biased by the author or publisher.
Update: 01/09/2015
If you'd like to read this review on my blog.
Rating: 2.5/5 stars.
Ashes is the story of Matt, that while living a wonderful successful life, falls in hard times, and the story that follows, while trying to get his life back. Ashes gives a voice to those unnamed heroes that fight for our lives daily, and that not always win. This is what happens after one of those such days.
I loved that this novel centered around fire fighters. I think that they're underestimated most of the time. We don't give them enough credit, really. They put themselves at risk to save our lives. And sincerely, we don't do our best to help.
This is where Matt's story falls in. He suffered a horrific faith that doesn't fall anywhere near just, but there all the same. It was wonderful to see him overcome his anger and sadness over loosing it all, and manage to see beyond it and see all the people that loved him.
I think it's an important book for both the firefighters, because it brings awareness towards them, and people, because it shows that motivation, dedication, hard work and time can do wonders.
The only thing is that it wasn't the most interesting things to read. It read pretty bland and it lacked the suspense and drama. It needed a little more narrative.
And I wasn't a fan of the art design. All that black was sometimes hard to outline. And it didn't help with the overall presentation of the book. Like, if you're going to do it in b&w, at least let me see it.
Great book, you should read it, even if for the sake of knowing about the firefighters cause.
Initial Reaction
This novel was ok, but the way it was told felt kind of chopped. And like a lot of books, it missed some important parts of a character's personalities. But it was good and interesting. Also, I didn't like the art style.
Proper review to come.
Update: 01/09/2015
If you'd like to read this review on my blog.
Rating: 2.5/5 stars.
Ashes is the story of Matt, that while living a wonderful successful life, falls in hard times, and the story that follows, while trying to get his life back. Ashes gives a voice to those unnamed heroes that fight for our lives daily, and that not always win. This is what happens after one of those such days.
I loved that this novel centered around fire fighters. I think that they're underestimated most of the time. We don't give them enough credit, really. They put themselves at risk to save our lives. And sincerely, we don't do our best to help.
This is where Matt's story falls in. He suffered a horrific faith that doesn't fall anywhere near just, but there all the same. It was wonderful to see him overcome his anger and sadness over loosing it all, and manage to see beyond it and see all the people that loved him.
I think it's an important book for both the firefighters, because it brings awareness towards them, and people, because it shows that motivation, dedication, hard work and time can do wonders.
The only thing is that it wasn't the most interesting things to read. It read pretty bland and it lacked the suspense and drama. It needed a little more narrative.
And I wasn't a fan of the art design. All that black was sometimes hard to outline. And it didn't help with the overall presentation of the book. Like, if you're going to do it in b&w, at least let me see it.
Great book, you should read it, even if for the sake of knowing about the firefighters cause.
Initial Reaction
This novel was ok, but the way it was told felt kind of chopped. And like a lot of books, it missed some important parts of a character's personalities. But it was good and interesting. Also, I didn't like the art style.
Proper review to come.
geekwayne's review
2.0
'Ashes' by Mario Candelaria with art by Karl Slominski got me interested with a cool cover and a story about firefighters, but the mediocre story and confusing art were a bit of a letdown.
Matt Terwillegar is a firefighter and the son of a firefighter. He's a bit larger than life and pretty fearless on the job, until he has a pretty serious accident on the job. When his family and old firehouse support him, he makes a fast recovery, but has trouble getting his old job back. He slips into depression and bitterness, but maybe has a chance to turn things around.
The story is okay, but kind of predictable. The art is black and white and kind of muddled. The characters have a sort of garish look to them, and I kept getting some of the men confused because they looked the same. I like that this is a Kickstarter project and that it benefits firefighter charities. It's for a good cause, but it's too bad it's not a good story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Z2 Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Matt Terwillegar is a firefighter and the son of a firefighter. He's a bit larger than life and pretty fearless on the job, until he has a pretty serious accident on the job. When his family and old firehouse support him, he makes a fast recovery, but has trouble getting his old job back. He slips into depression and bitterness, but maybe has a chance to turn things around.
The story is okay, but kind of predictable. The art is black and white and kind of muddled. The characters have a sort of garish look to them, and I kept getting some of the men confused because they looked the same. I like that this is a Kickstarter project and that it benefits firefighter charities. It's for a good cause, but it's too bad it's not a good story.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Z2 Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
solelylu's review
2.0
I didn't really like the black and white art here. Black and white art can be really beautiful if done well but here, nuh-uh.
I didn't really like the story-line either. Thought it was too much. I didn't really connect-- I felt no empathy which is terrible of me but seriously if JK Rowling made us feel feel things for Severus Snape -- Christopher Nolan made us feel for Bane then I should have felt something for the protagonist of this comic book. Snape and Ban were villains if you are wondering... Also the misunderstood dad card-- nuh-uh..
Thanks to Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors for this review copy.
Originally posted Gaga Over Books.
I didn't really like the story-line either. Thought it was too much. I didn't really connect-- I felt no empathy which is terrible of me but seriously if JK Rowling made us feel feel things for Severus Snape -- Christopher Nolan made us feel for Bane then I should have felt something for the protagonist of this comic book. Snape and Ban were villains if you are wondering... Also the misunderstood dad card-- nuh-uh..
Thanks to Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors for this review copy.
Originally posted Gaga Over Books.
missleila's review
4.0
4 STARS
“I received this eARC from netGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is in no way affected my opinion of the book, or the content of my review.”
May I just take a minute and express my love for the cover by just admiring it? Yes that way THANK YOU!
This comic/graphic novel was really realistic and heart touching because it dealt with real life issues and that was amazing. I deeply enjoyed it for what’s it represented. Great thanks to this wonderful author and illustrator for their efforts.
I liked the family and friend’s support plus the good and bad relationships all made the comic stand out.
however the main character was kind of an A** hole, I did not appreciate his character that much, he should know one thing if you choose a job like that you do not do it for FAME, you do because you want to help people and not be famous because that’s just wrong. minus one star for that
Overall, It’s Very realistic and relatable.
“I received this eARC from netGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is in no way affected my opinion of the book, or the content of my review.”
May I just take a minute and express my love for the cover by just admiring it? Yes that way THANK YOU!
This comic/graphic novel was really realistic and heart touching because it dealt with real life issues and that was amazing. I deeply enjoyed it for what’s it represented. Great thanks to this wonderful author and illustrator for their efforts.
I liked the family and friend’s support plus the good and bad relationships all made the comic stand out.
however the main character was kind of an A** hole, I did not appreciate his character that much, he should know one thing if you choose a job like that you do not do it for FAME, you do because you want to help people and not be famous because that’s just wrong. minus one star for that
Overall, It’s Very realistic and relatable.
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