Reviews

The Homeland Directive by Robert Venditti

richbarrett's review against another edition

4.0

There's such an interesting conspiracy at the root of this story about a government-made viral outbreak that I won't spoil it here except to say that this is a sophisticated and plausible tale about that sort of thing. It feels very of the moment and hits all the right notes about national security.

This is also a really nicely designed book with an interesting and unique art style that really helps set the tone for the book.

gunstreet's review against another edition

4.0

Picked this up on a whim at the library and was pretty impressed. Reading the story felt a little like the way it felt to watch something like The Bourne Identity, and I enjoyed the unique, fluctuating artistic style.

spooderman's review against another edition

dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Death, Medical content, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: War and Police brutality

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and Child death

jrofrano's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

spaceykate's review against another edition

4.0

In a time where fast-paced epidemiological thrillers will jump in popularity, The Homeland Directive does an excellent job of fitting the bill. As only a casual graphic novel reader can rave, the color scheme and frames were of captivating composition. I really enjoyed the vibrant colors and clean lines of the layout, and the difference of styles (between presidential conversations and action scenes) was neat. If you're looking for a government thriller with medical and technological overtones but don't want to read a Preston novel, check this one out!

aldusa's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

lauren_endnotes's review against another edition

4.0

A relatively solid plot for this post-9/11 conspiracy thriller. It has an intriguing terrorist plot, but it wrapped up really quickly and the whole "why was this happening?" was never really answered. Great art and strong character development for the short stint.

house_full_of_books's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

themattacaster's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

3dotsforme's review against another edition

4.0

A great reminder that big brother IS watching you - but why and what's happening behind the scenes with the info. Fast pacing and well tied together.