Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Paper Girls, Vol. 1 by Cliff Chiang, Brian K. Vaughan

14 reviews

hagwife's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Love this!! The Stand by Me set up of a group of kids figuring out a mystery together is a classic, but the twists and scope for Paper Girls take it to a whole new level. I also really like the fact that the Erin, Mac, KJ, and Tiff are all 12 instead of 16-19. The age range completely changes the girls’ dynamics and priorities, and everyone should get to have world-changing science fiction adventures no matter their age. Can’t wait to read the next one!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Body horror, Alcoholism, and Blood

_teoeo's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Classism, Pedophilia, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Vomit, Violence, and Suicide attempt

archaicgambit's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Body horror, and Violence

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Suicide attempt, War, and Alcoholism

laserdiscreader's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Really enjoyed this first step into the Paper Girls story. The art is gorgeous and the story is intriguing. The plot moves very quickly which seems to be common in comics (the ones I've read at least, still a beginner) and I was left wanting more of the story, little satisfaction with just the first volume (which makes sense!). Definitely plan to find the rest of the collection

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Body horror

robinks's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The art is so grotesque and detailed, and I’m intrigued enough by the mystery  to continue reading. Love that the main cast is all teen girls, however it’s a little strange that the author is a man. The homophobia and antisemitism were unnecessary.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Blood

Moderate: Gun violence, Vomit, and Homophobia

Minor: Antisemitism, Alcoholism, and Alcohol

reading_books_as_escapism_lol's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror

Moderate: Vomit, Gun violence, and Violence

Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Homophobia, and Medical trauma

elskabee's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

 I'll admit I'm intrigued from this first volume, but I wouldn't say I love it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Death

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Gore, and Body horror

Minor: Homophobia

semogecarg's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Gore, Homophobia, Violence, and Body horror

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Gun violence

Minor: Vomit

elkaby's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-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

5.0

Gorgeous, colourful art, awesome story, really great buildup. Really want to read the rest of the series now.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Blood and Body horror

It very much captures the culture/attitude of kids in the 80s. When the girls swear or make really bad jokes or prejudices remarks, it is intentionally framed as being a result of them being ignorant and needing to learn.

trulydevious's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, Blood, Death, and Violence

Moderate: Gun violence, Alcoholism, Cursing, Gore, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Vomit