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brendalovesbooks's review
3.0
I didn't like this one as well as the first. I think what I liked so much about the first one was that the whole idea of all the men being gone was new, and gave me a lot of things to think about. Now that the idea isn't new anymore, and the story is just about Yorick trying not to get killed, it's not quite as interesting.
It's still good, and the artwork is great, but the language is pretty bad. Does every character have to use the F-word constantly? Seems like the author could have tried harder to make the characters more distinct, instead of basically being all one character with different faces. And, although I know it's hard in a graphic novel, I would like to see some character development. Like what happened with his sister? How did she get to the point where she is? Honestly, Yorick is not that interesting, so too much revolving around him isn't as good as this story could be, I think.
Still, I would recommend this to fans of graphic novels. I'm still looking forward to seeing where the story goes.
It's still good, and the artwork is great, but the language is pretty bad. Does every character have to use the F-word constantly? Seems like the author could have tried harder to make the characters more distinct, instead of basically being all one character with different faces. And, although I know it's hard in a graphic novel, I would like to see some character development. Like what happened with his sister? How did she get to the point where she is? Honestly, Yorick is not that interesting, so too much revolving around him isn't as good as this story could be, I think.
Still, I would recommend this to fans of graphic novels. I'm still looking forward to seeing where the story goes.
lelainav's review
4.0
Not bad. I find Hero interesting, but Yorick? I am hoping the gags will stop soon enough for him to make up his mind about something.
tawfek's review
5.0
and by finishing this volume i can finally say i have a new record 300 pages in the last 24 hours maybe even more since i don't exactly remember how many comics i read from x-men
anyhow i didn't see this coming Yorick's sister to turn out so villainous it didn't even cross my mind
and i am glad 355 is recovering and will surely play an important part in the next volume i hope anyway
and i knew since the Russian woman talked about space that there were men alive at space and the the last man on earth would still be valid really since they are not on earth.
looking forward to reading the 3rd volume tomorrow or something if i can squeeze enough time between my playing and watching movies and reading my arabic novel and all
anyhow i didn't see this coming Yorick's sister to turn out so villainous it didn't even cross my mind
and i am glad 355 is recovering and will surely play an important part in the next volume i hope anyway
and i knew since the Russian woman talked about space that there were men alive at space and the the last man on earth would still be valid really since they are not on earth.
looking forward to reading the 3rd volume tomorrow or something if i can squeeze enough time between my playing and watching movies and reading my arabic novel and all
lauren708's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Another quick read and I really like where the plot went in vol. 2. I still feel the same about Yorick, but will be pressing on.
arf88's review
4.0
A strong follow up to this first trade. Still can't say I'm that taken with the art, but it's growing on me, and the cover art is stunning. The Amazons' portrayed the worst of feminism, but I can't say they were that unrealistic. Hero becoming a man hating feminist willing to throw her brother under a bus makes no sense, but to his credit Vaughan does try to hand wave it away with "brainwashing". An enjoyable read, with enough hook to want you reading the next instalment.
jmitschke's review
5.0
The quest of Yorick the last man, Ampersand the capuchin, 355 the secret agent, and Dr Mann the genetic scientist continues in this second installment. The group heads west by train to find Dr. Mann's contingency lab where they can continue experiments to determine what caused the males-only holocaust.
On their way they encounter a highly-functional town of women, battle with the crazy but uncomfortably sympathetic Amazons (the leader of this group is particularly well written, as her anti-male rhetoric takes a lot of stuff I know and love from feminism and warps it into vengeful psychotic brainwashing crap), and the possibility of a second romance for Yorick.
The role of Yorick's sister in this story is only going to keep getting more poignant and amazing, I can already tell.
On their way they encounter a highly-functional town of women, battle with the crazy but uncomfortably sympathetic Amazons (the leader of this group is particularly well written, as her anti-male rhetoric takes a lot of stuff I know and love from feminism and warps it into vengeful psychotic brainwashing crap), and the possibility of a second romance for Yorick.
The role of Yorick's sister in this story is only going to keep getting more poignant and amazing, I can already tell.
theangrystackrat's review
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ialuciano's review
5.0
I love the story.
Also, the humor....is so organic. Yoricks character is so relatable and serves as a sort of glimpse into the world that was the late 90s, early 00s. I love it.
Im not surprised at the notoriety this series has gained.
Volume 2 is fuego! I just got volume three and im starting it this week!!!!!!
The current story development is awesome! The world building is amazing! and I hope this becomes a tv show! Like seriously.
Also, the humor....is so organic. Yoricks character is so relatable and serves as a sort of glimpse into the world that was the late 90s, early 00s. I love it.
Im not surprised at the notoriety this series has gained.
Volume 2 is fuego! I just got volume three and im starting it this week!!!!!!
The current story development is awesome! The world building is amazing! and I hope this becomes a tv show! Like seriously.
liketheday's review
4.0
This is definitely better than the first collection of the series, mostly because there is nearly 100 percent less exposition. So relaxing to just read a story!
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