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tanemariacris's review
4.0
Although the good vampire has dreams of killing people oh no did he turn evil has been done more than once in the Buffyverse, and Spike being mind-controlled by the Big Bad is also not a new situation, I won't say the trip into Spike's brain wasn't enjoyable.
His inner turmoil between the demon part that still lurks under the surface and the man he wishes to be has been explored in a more subtle and nuanced manner on Buffy and Angel, of course, but this volume serves as a valuable reminder that the fight is never over. It brings forth the complexity of this character, all the layers that Buffy (and him) has to embrace, or at least be aware of, before commiting to a serious relationship with him, something they are finally ready to give a chance to. Proceed on doing Xander's Snoopy dance. Related to that, following them getting together (which is constructed believably with Spike's cautioness and Buffy's arguments) made me realise that I'm not a huge fan of the straightforward, expository tendency of these comics with the feelings and desires of the characters. Way too much tell (many times through obvious observations), not enough show. Oh. And Buffy's history with stuff turning bad after she sleeps with someone? It should be just that: history.
This volume is about people growing out of relationships (Willow and Aluwyn; Olivia and Giles - quite literally), with them (Spike and Buffy's ever-evolving dynamic), and into them (Andrew and Clive/ Andrew and his identity). It's also about acknowledging when a relationship needs to be rebuilt and that growth can't be rushed or forced (Dawn and Xander). A pretty solid addition to the season. After all, as I might have mentioned already, it gave us Buffy and Spike, successfully capturing their complicate, at times messy connection that's based on a profound sense of mutual understanding, trust, and unconditional love, all of which were acquired and developed in time, and not without a fair amount of pain on both parts. Given this, I am willing to forgive whatever flaws the volume may have.
His inner turmoil between the demon part that still lurks under the surface and the man he wishes to be has been explored in a more subtle and nuanced manner on Buffy and Angel, of course, but this volume serves as a valuable reminder that the fight is never over. It brings forth the complexity of this character, all the layers that Buffy (and him) has to embrace, or at least be aware of, before commiting to a serious relationship with him, something they are finally ready to give a chance to. Proceed on doing Xander's Snoopy dance. Related to that, following them getting together (which is constructed believably with Spike's cautioness and Buffy's arguments) made me realise that I'm not a huge fan of the straightforward, expository tendency of these comics with the feelings and desires of the characters. Way too much tell (many times through obvious observations), not enough show. Oh. And Buffy's history with stuff turning bad after she sleeps with someone? It should be just that: history.
This volume is about people growing out of relationships (Willow and Aluwyn; Olivia and Giles - quite literally), with them (Spike and Buffy's ever-evolving dynamic), and into them (Andrew and Clive/ Andrew and his identity). It's also about acknowledging when a relationship needs to be rebuilt and that growth can't be rushed or forced (Dawn and Xander). A pretty solid addition to the season. After all, as I might have mentioned already, it gave us Buffy and Spike, successfully capturing their complicate, at times messy connection that's based on a profound sense of mutual understanding, trust, and unconditional love, all of which were acquired and developed in time, and not without a fair amount of pain on both parts. Given this, I am willing to forgive whatever flaws the volume may have.
adru's review against another edition
Buffy kümnes hooaeg oli mul kauaks ajaks unustusse jäänud, aga väga hea (lõbus, põnev, huvitav), et nyyd meelde tuli; ootamatu romantika veel pealekauba.
heatherday916's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as the previous episode, which read like the best, wittiest tv episode - this one felt a bit to slow on the action and a bit too introspective into the pairs breaking up and/or hooking up. But... It's still Buffy and, if I ship Buffy at all, I ship Buffy/Spike. So, yeah, I still enjoyed it.
reasie's review
4.0
At times it felt a little /too/ good - too wish-fulfill-y for the fandom?
But for me, it feels like the Buffy comics finally read like the Buffy TV show.
Guess I'm the target demographic. Now excuse me while I squee of drawings of Spike with a kitten.
But for me, it feels like the Buffy comics finally read like the Buffy TV show.
Guess I'm the target demographic. Now excuse me while I squee of drawings of Spike with a kitten.
jaimiejaimiejaimie's review
3.0
Some nice artwork and character development, but the main action is more set-up than arc. Guess I will have to read the next one...
kkaste's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0