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naleagdeco's review against another edition
2.0
As usual the style is impeccable, but the assortment of stories are too short and schizophrenic to be genuinely enjoyed in one run or when spaced. I much prefer the long-story style of the previous volumes.
marybids's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorites from the series! I love the short stories that can be read independently from one another or intertwined. And as always the illustrations blow my mind.
ppetropoulakis's review against another edition
3.0
A collection of short stories in the Sin City universe. The plot quality varies quite a bit and it is mostly in the mediocre band. It is good campy fun so recommended for a chill afternoon read.
caitcoy's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting collection of Sin City stories, some of which were incorporated into the movie. I actually enjoyed this one more than some of the single stories as each story was short, entertaining and as always, very well done artistically.
mattycakesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I think Frank Miller's one of those guys who is great if you just kind of ignore the somewhat sadistic and misogynistic basis of all of his Sin City books. Reading these are like watching a Tarantino movie: you're mildly alarmed at the delight you're feeling while viewing the ruthless violence, and you're less surprised but still uneasy at the enjoyment of the depiction of women, but you can't really help liking it.
I don't have a defense. Maybe it's because it's borderline porn at parts and is, like every other Frank Miller thing I've seen, uber-masculine to the nth degree, thus appealing to baser senses. But the snappy dialogue and the gorgeous black-and-white art probably give it SOME artistic merit. I know I shouldn't like it, and from what I've read in some of Frank Miller's interviews he IS a bit of a misogynist and a slight racist as well - with female empowerment looking like a prostitute with a gun - but I'll be damned if he isn't talented.
I don't have a defense. Maybe it's because it's borderline porn at parts and is, like every other Frank Miller thing I've seen, uber-masculine to the nth degree, thus appealing to baser senses. But the snappy dialogue and the gorgeous black-and-white art probably give it SOME artistic merit. I know I shouldn't like it, and from what I've read in some of Frank Miller's interviews he IS a bit of a misogynist and a slight racist as well - with female empowerment looking like a prostitute with a gun - but I'll be damned if he isn't talented.
allmadhere106's review against another edition
5.0
This installment was such fun to read! The book is comprised of a series of vignettes that give some background or some added adventure to the characters that we've seen previously as well as some new characters. Sin City is the same as always and the vignettes give a thorough exploration of the themes we've seen before. A very entertaining read.
stealingyoursunbeams's review against another edition
2.0
This is a compilation of short stories. It's pretty much the same as all the other Sin City comics Miller has put out previously. The title says it all. It's pretty much all the characters drinking/drunk, all the women are *GASP* killers, and all they ever seem to do is fuck and fight.
I'm pretty much sick of the entire Sin City franchise at this point. 2 stars: one for the art, which doesn't disappoint (although again, Miller overdoes it with the damn nipple silhouettes).
I'm pretty much sick of the entire Sin City franchise at this point. 2 stars: one for the art, which doesn't disappoint (although again, Miller overdoes it with the damn nipple silhouettes).
kelleydoesbooks's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
genmegusta's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0