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geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'American Terrorist' by Tyler Chin-Tanner and Wendy Chin-Tanner with art by Andy MacDonald is a graphic novel written about 10 years ago that still feels pretty current.
The story follows four Americans from different walks of life who end up together. One is a reporter, one is a teacher, one is a civil rights lawyer and one is an EPA scientist. Through an accident, they find themselves on the run with the US government chasing them. Along the way, they meet other disaffected folks that help them with shelter and escapes.
I get where this graphic novel is going, but it does feel a bit overly one-sided and blunt. It does still pretty current though, so maybe it was on to something. The art was just ok. Nothing really stood out.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from A Wave Blue World, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The story follows four Americans from different walks of life who end up together. One is a reporter, one is a teacher, one is a civil rights lawyer and one is an EPA scientist. Through an accident, they find themselves on the run with the US government chasing them. Along the way, they meet other disaffected folks that help them with shelter and escapes.
I get where this graphic novel is going, but it does feel a bit overly one-sided and blunt. It does still pretty current though, so maybe it was on to something. The art was just ok. Nothing really stood out.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from A Wave Blue World, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
radicalrachelreads's review against another edition
5.0
As a social justice activist, this touched my heart. Lots going on in this graphic novel - which is why it held my interest so well - while still being super easy to follow and very engaging. I found myself reading frantically wanting to know what would happen next. The ending was not what I expected but exactly how it should have ended.
The illustrations were complementary to the story and fit perfectly!
Still so timely ten years after its original release which makes me sad but the fact that people are writing work like this and reading it gives me hope.
Thank you to Tyler Chin-Tanner, Wendy Chin-Tanner, Andy McDonald, Matt Wilson, Diamond Book Distributors, and #NetGallery for an ARC of #American Terrorist in return for an honest review. Review will be posted on NetGallery, Goodreads (goodreads.com/radicalrachelreads), Facebook, and online retailers.
The illustrations were complementary to the story and fit perfectly!
Still so timely ten years after its original release which makes me sad but the fact that people are writing work like this and reading it gives me hope.
Thank you to Tyler Chin-Tanner, Wendy Chin-Tanner, Andy McDonald, Matt Wilson, Diamond Book Distributors, and #NetGallery for an ARC of #American Terrorist in return for an honest review. Review will be posted on NetGallery, Goodreads (goodreads.com/radicalrachelreads), Facebook, and online retailers.
blondeslater's review
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
i wanted to like this SO BAD! the premise is so cool and interesting but it fell flat for me. the only character i could stand was michael and dr lim , neither of which are the main characters. owen and hannah were aggravating and unlikeable, ESPECIALLY hannah, and it felt like her mental illness was added to simply give reason for her stupid decisions. who tried to have sex with the first guy they see when they’re on the run as a domestic terrorist???? Ugh. whatever.
michellehogmire's review
challenging
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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