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albertico66's review
4.0
Not really sure what the hell is going on in this book, but DAMN, it's BEEE-A-UTIFUL.
sarabz's review
2.0
Beautiful artwork which creates an amazingly intricate world, but the storytelling didn't work for me.
xsleepyshadows's review
2.0
Wastelanders + Kids next door = sounds like a cool thing but actually is a confusing read.
ghostmeat47's review
5.0
Wild and incredible comic I slept on for to long. Absolutely gorgeous visuals. Some characters lack depth, with Breadcoat getting the most development as a believable late 20’s piece of shit. The plot feels underdeveloped in places and leans on surrealism as an excuse instead of a driving force. None the less, the beauty of Dalrymple’s art and the chill dialog make this a five out of five for me.
aoosterwyk's review
2.0
This book turned out not to be what I was hoping. I am always on the lookout for new graphic novels for my (6-12) library but I can't see this one on our shelves. Although I loved the art, it was very grim with more of an adult feel. Lots of violence, little hope, full of drugs and f-bombs. Definitely for more of a college crowd.
ethers_elixirs's review
4.0
Very unique world with gritty art that I love. I felt the narrative was very disjointed, probably intentional. Deserves a second read.
brittcattt's review
2.0
This was too odd for me... The art style was interesting though so kudos to the author for trying new things
saidtheraina's review
4.0
It begins with a single demon in a cave. Soon, the world is overtaken by violent creatures which prey on teenagers, turning them into monsters themselves. This graphic novel combines an apocalyptic world, superhero and comic book lore, and a gang of warrior children. Dalrymple’s aesthetic is raw, saturated – beautiful and terrible all at once. There’s an exactness to his scrawl. The reader will find themselves dwelling on his scenes, looking for the winking details and small moments of truth. There is a dreamlike quality here – the story goes beyond nonlinear to become almost nonsensical, and perseverance sometimes requires patience and/or hypnosis. This is a work which will primarily appeal to adults, or to idealistic, metaphor-seeking deep thinkers. The illustrations are stunning, the ideas grand – and graphic novel aficionados and free-associating minds will enjoy it the most. Recommended for upper high school and adults due to graphic violence, language, and mature themes. //Review I posted in the WashRAG
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All of that is true. However, while I admire it as a work, I still haven't quite settled on whether I think it's weaker for the hard-to-follow plotline. Whether it's a failing of GN storytelling technique. The illustrations, though beautiful, are pretty inconsistent at times. I really do love his use of bleeds and the page as a whole. His layouts are stunning. So, the storytelling weakness isn't a failing there. It's easy to figure out where to go on the page, but pieces feel left out.
Also his characters are fairly impenetrable. You really don't get a sense of who these people are at their cores, or even who the good guys/bad babes are.
If your appeal factor is character or plot, this is probably not the book for you. Go here if you like world-building or language. Or, ya know, gorgeous visuals that are occasionally horrifying.
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All of that is true. However, while I admire it as a work, I still haven't quite settled on whether I think it's weaker for the hard-to-follow plotline. Whether it's a failing of GN storytelling technique. The illustrations, though beautiful, are pretty inconsistent at times. I really do love his use of bleeds and the page as a whole. His layouts are stunning. So, the storytelling weakness isn't a failing there. It's easy to figure out where to go on the page, but pieces feel left out.
Also his characters are fairly impenetrable. You really don't get a sense of who these people are at their cores, or even who the good guys/bad babes are.
If your appeal factor is character or plot, this is probably not the book for you. Go here if you like world-building or language. Or, ya know, gorgeous visuals that are occasionally horrifying.