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supeskenobi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Delving deeper into the psyche of Matt Murdock than that of his vigilante alter ego: Daredevil, Born Again deftly tells the story of a man driven to breaking point and beyond, and his fight back out from the dark. In Matt Murdock we see the indomitable human spirit, fighting against the pure evil that is Wilson Fisk.
Because some of it was plundered for inspiration for the third season of 'Netflix's Daredevil' I must say it was hard not to hear the actors voices in my head when reading. But what TV Series isn't afforded is the insights into Matt's mind as he tries he best to untangle this web of conspiracy and lies that he has found himself mercilessly caught up in. This to me is where Miller's writing is at it's strongest. At it's weakest is with Karen Page, having turned her into a heroin addled, former porn star who sells Matt's secret for one more fix.
Whilst there are plenty of fantastic moments, action scenes and character beats in this story, it must be said that Frank Miller is not a writer that one should find oneself reading not without breaks between works, due to his somewhat needlessly pessimistic outlook on life and human society. Yet, that being said however, despite everything that Matt is put through in this story; he never once truly loses hope and sight of his goal. Vindication, rehabilitation and the downfall of the 'Kingpin' of New York.
Does this book deserve the praise it has been given over the past nearly forty years since publication? I believe it does. A great story of man overcoming the darkness within himself and the world.
4.75/5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Murder, Addiction, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, War, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Blood, and Child death
jesselee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
There is still a lot to like. As I said, it starts very strong with kingpins dismantling of Matt's life. It is perfectly believable in both how it happens and how the characters react to it. Karens subplot is very compelling and is the most development and narrative attention any of the love interests have gotten so far (during millers run anyway). Ben Urich's subplot is also more evenly paced than the main plot, ends up feeling more coherent.
Ultimately, I did enjoy it overall. Just not nearly as good as I was led to believe it was.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gun violence, Addiction, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Death, Kidnapping, and Sexual violence
Minor: Death of parent, Murder, and Bullying
squidd's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, War, Drug use, and Violence
Moderate: Blood and Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual content
monareadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Drug use and Drug abuse