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petuniarhubarb's review against another edition
4.0
I've really enjoyed the story so far. Being apocalyptic-but-not-really, it reminded me of Y: The Last Man. Instead of everyone dying like in The Walking Dead or other apocalyptic stories (though there’s lots of death), everything changes in the blink of an eye.
It’s a good story if you like to contemplate what would happen if xyz thing just suddenly changed in the world. Here, it’s animals becoming conscious/sentient. Who hasn’t wondered what their pet would say or do if they could talk? Read this and you might sleep with one eye open.
It’s a good story if you like to contemplate what would happen if xyz thing just suddenly changed in the world. Here, it’s animals becoming conscious/sentient. Who hasn’t wondered what their pet would say or do if they could talk? Read this and you might sleep with one eye open.
schnoebs13's review against another edition
5.0
The Wake has been remembered as the day when every living creature “woke up” with the ability to think, speak, and act on their thoughts just like humans. You think this would be amazing until you remember the actions taken by the food industry, deforestation, the fishing industry, and so much more. Many animals are pissed and seeking revenge. Luckily for Jesse, her dog Sandor will do everything in his power to protect her. The only issue is that they need to get her to her brother on the other side of the country and there are many dangers awaiting them on that journey.
I was surprised by how quickly I was consumed by this story. I had picked up a short from this world for Free Comic Book Day and instantly knew I need to get my hands on the first bind up after reading it. I’m such a sucker for good world building and an eye for details. The author’s incorporation of a wide diversity of animals had me researching species I never heard of and reflecting on the ways society rely on animals for so many things. My favorite part though was the end where it break downs all the countries across the world and all the states in the United States and explain what happened in each. I’m really excited to learn more and can’t wait to get the next volume in the near future!
I was surprised by how quickly I was consumed by this story. I had picked up a short from this world for Free Comic Book Day and instantly knew I need to get my hands on the first bind up after reading it. I’m such a sucker for good world building and an eye for details. The author’s incorporation of a wide diversity of animals had me researching species I never heard of and reflecting on the ways society rely on animals for so many things. My favorite part though was the end where it break downs all the countries across the world and all the states in the United States and explain what happened in each. I’m really excited to learn more and can’t wait to get the next volume in the near future!
hale1015's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.0
radicalbradacal's review against another edition
5.0
I simultaneously adore and am terrified of this world. So many excellent questions of ethics, morality, and questioning species biases.
tiedyedude's review against another edition
3.0
I found the first volume lacking, but the story really picked up after that. Similar to the Walking Dead in its post-apocalyptic examination of the human condition, all living creatures gain the ability to communicated. Intriguing philosophical conversations, unique characteristics for each species, and excellent art. There does tend to be a villain of the week element, where interesting, conflicting points of view are presented, but the opposition is dispatched before the legitimacy of their choices is fully explored.
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