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bookjerm's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great series. Glad I finally got through it. If you like fairy tales, especially re-telling, you should check it out.
julesdc's review against another edition
4.0
Bittersweet and really quite moving, in particular the ending was beautifully done.
It's been a hell of a ride.
It's been a hell of a ride.
bunrab's review against another edition
4.0
I had been reading this series until I was getting ready to move to the condo in 2012, and then it sort of dropped off my radar. so I reread a few of the older volumes and then caught up to the end, thanks to the HoCo library. It's a clever series, though the end is a bit of a letdown.
lisawreading's review against another edition
3.0
Mixed feelings here: I'm sad to see Fables come to an end, of course. And I like the little wrap-ups for most of the characters. The big showdown conclusion promised by the previous volume pretty much sputters out, which is fine. Volume 22 is more like a fond farewell to the fans than actual storytelling, and that's okay. After 13 years of writing Fables, the creators certainly deserve a chance to say good-bye and revisit all the old favorites one more time. Some terrific artwork, including a fold-out page to end it all with, makes this a very fun edition to page through. So while I enjoyed volume 22 as a good-bye piece, it's not really much of a story. Like I said, that's okay. Fables was a fantastic series, and I hope to revisit it many times in years to come.
bmg20's review against another edition
3.0
‘In which many things are resolved to an extent that the gentlewomen and gentle men who’ve been privileged to bring you these tales in years past, and who proudly present this one today, can take the opportunity to wish you a fond, if somewhat troubling, farewell.’
Fables brought to life the fairy tale characters we all know and love, placing them in a modern setting and forcing them to tackle life in Fabletown. While it has been for the most part one large story about the ongoing conflict between Snow White and Rose Red, there have been plenty of forks in the road of that story to keep it exciting. Farewell retraces its steps back to the beginning, concluding the completely fruitless conflict between the two sisters, but touches base with most of the characters whose stories were left hanging issues back. With as many concluding snippets that had to be addressed, Farewell lacks the excitement of the previous installments and instead simply feels like nothing more than a clean-up effort. Ever since the defeat of Mr. Dark, Fables has felt lacking in direction and despite this being the ‘conclusion’, as sad as it is, it still managed to feel overdue.
There were certain storylines that ended surprisingly which helped raise my overall opinion of this finale. The surprising magical clash between Frau Totenkinder and Cinderella, the battle between Flycatcher and Prince Brandish, but what I loved the most was how the ‘Summer Prophecy’ of Snow White’s cubs is readdressed, showing exactly how the Prophecy became fact.
The Fables comic series has been in production since 2002 with a total of 150 issues and it’s finally time to say goodbye. With as many long running storylines as this series has, it would be difficult for even the most accomplished writer to give proper credit to all of them. While I can’t say with sincerity that this is a perfect end (but then again what end ever is?) however this will still satisfy and leave fans with sufficient closure.
Photo Credit: DC Comics / Vertigo
I received this book free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Fables brought to life the fairy tale characters we all know and love, placing them in a modern setting and forcing them to tackle life in Fabletown. While it has been for the most part one large story about the ongoing conflict between Snow White and Rose Red, there have been plenty of forks in the road of that story to keep it exciting. Farewell retraces its steps back to the beginning, concluding the completely fruitless conflict between the two sisters, but touches base with most of the characters whose stories were left hanging issues back. With as many concluding snippets that had to be addressed, Farewell lacks the excitement of the previous installments and instead simply feels like nothing more than a clean-up effort. Ever since the defeat of Mr. Dark, Fables has felt lacking in direction and despite this being the ‘conclusion’, as sad as it is, it still managed to feel overdue.
There were certain storylines that ended surprisingly which helped raise my overall opinion of this finale. The surprising magical clash between Frau Totenkinder and Cinderella, the battle between Flycatcher and Prince Brandish, but what I loved the most was how the ‘Summer Prophecy’ of Snow White’s cubs is readdressed, showing exactly how the Prophecy became fact.
The Fables comic series has been in production since 2002 with a total of 150 issues and it’s finally time to say goodbye. With as many long running storylines as this series has, it would be difficult for even the most accomplished writer to give proper credit to all of them. While I can’t say with sincerity that this is a perfect end (but then again what end ever is?) however this will still satisfy and leave fans with sufficient closure.
Photo Credit: DC Comics / Vertigo
I received this book free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
annalisenak97's review against another edition
4.0
The final arc ended really neatly-- too neatly and with a sputter. It was pretty disappointing, and weirdly bittersweet at the same time. Overall though, this series gets 4 stars from me. It's super creative, beautiful, engaging, and asks a lot of interesting conceptual and moral questions. Would recommend to mature readers.
mishamir's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mazloum's review against another edition
3.0
A fitting end to a very special work of art. Personal thoughts regarding Willingham aside, I admire the universe created here, and this is a nice send-off for it all.