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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this adaptation far more than the original. Whereas the pacing in the text only version was odd and bothersome, it was well suited to the episodic nature of comics. Headed over to volume 2 now!
Dazzling. Heart-wrenching. Superbly written. Nice inagination
The story an orphan who lived in a graveyard, raised by ghosts, and protected by a vampire. This is story of Nobody Owens, who learns his alphabets from ghosts older than History, learns Latin from a dead Roman, roams around the graveyard, oblivious to the dangers of the cabal that murdered his family and wants to kill him. With young age also comes fearlessness, and when you are raised by creatures of dead you don't give two penny thought to the sleer or the purple creature at bottom of stoney cave.
I have read the story multiple times now, I couldn't resist myself from buying the first volume of the graphic novel adaptation. The book has been illustrated by six artist, designed and adapted to panels by P. Craig Russell. Each chapter is drawn in different style yet the core structure, panels and lettering were similar.
The colour schemes is definitely vibrant, but there is sense of balance which often is lost in many comic narrative. Some panels are scary, when Nobody is kidnapped by the ghouls and he is peeping out of the sack, that was beautiful and scary.
Kevin Nowlan had the most realistic sketches and grim usage of colours. I found Craig's chapter the most beautiful and balanced, the world of graveyard and the outer world had lovely contrast.
Tony Harris and Scott Hampton played with the expressions and bold borders and lining, it was creepy like the narrative. I loved the Ghuleim and hellhound that they drew.
Galen Showman drew my favourite chapter from the book, The Witch's Headstone, the colouring was evenly, what impressed me how smartly Liza Hempstock's past life panels and the conversation in present were placed. Here also we see Bod venturing out into the real world for first time, the reader too are awestruck by this like Bod is.
Jill Thompson pulled a Corpse Brideesque in the Dance of the Macabre! The panel when the dance gets over, and the town square is covered with tiny white flowers is so soothing.
And we have super realistic interlude by Stephen B. Scott which introduces us to the cabal.
I do not want to type again about all the similarities with batman and how Neil gags the trope of chosen one who are always orphaned. I simply enjoyed the story I love, with a refreshing art that made it more intriguing. I need volume II now.
I have read the story multiple times now, I couldn't resist myself from buying the first volume of the graphic novel adaptation. The book has been illustrated by six artist, designed and adapted to panels by P. Craig Russell. Each chapter is drawn in different style yet the core structure, panels and lettering were similar.
The colour schemes is definitely vibrant, but there is sense of balance which often is lost in many comic narrative. Some panels are scary, when Nobody is kidnapped by the ghouls and he is peeping out of the sack, that was beautiful and scary.
Kevin Nowlan had the most realistic sketches and grim usage of colours. I found Craig's chapter the most beautiful and balanced, the world of graveyard and the outer world had lovely contrast.
Tony Harris and Scott Hampton played with the expressions and bold borders and lining, it was creepy like the narrative. I loved the Ghuleim and hellhound that they drew.
Galen Showman drew my favourite chapter from the book, The Witch's Headstone, the colouring was evenly, what impressed me how smartly Liza Hempstock's past life panels and the conversation in present were placed. Here also we see Bod venturing out into the real world for first time, the reader too are awestruck by this like Bod is.
Jill Thompson pulled a Corpse Brideesque in the Dance of the Macabre! The panel when the dance gets over, and the town square is covered with tiny white flowers is so soothing.
And we have super realistic interlude by Stephen B. Scott which introduces us to the cabal.
I do not want to type again about all the similarities with batman and how Neil gags the trope of chosen one who are always orphaned. I simply enjoyed the story I love, with a refreshing art that made it more intriguing. I need volume II now.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
I'm not the targeted audience for this book. Still liked it (even better than the novel) but definitely not one of my favourite
I read Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book when it was first published and thought it dark and creepy and lovely. Bod was endearing and curious and the Owenses and Silas and Liza stuck in my head. The idea captured my attention initially and the world created within the gates of the Graveyard and the lovable characters kept me interested in the novel until the final page. Overall, it was another great novel from the author who has brought me so many joyful nights' reading.
This new adaptation of his story through the beautiful visuals of many artists brought me back to the Graveyard and made me smile. Read in one sitting, it is sure to enthrall readers of all ages. With a few violent or gorey scenes, I wouldn't recommend it to any sensitive kids or anyone under the age of 12-14. The ghosts are creative and individually unique from Roman figures to Victorian. I especially enjoyed the Indigo Man. The art flowed from different artists with a noticing of style change rather than a distraction from the plot. The creativity of the story matches the graphic novel platform (a more creative and engaging experience for the reader). My only problem is the decision between waiting to read volume two of the graphic book to rediscover the ending of Bod's story or read the novel again!
This new adaptation of his story through the beautiful visuals of many artists brought me back to the Graveyard and made me smile. Read in one sitting, it is sure to enthrall readers of all ages. With a few violent or gorey scenes, I wouldn't recommend it to any sensitive kids or anyone under the age of 12-14. The ghosts are creative and individually unique from Roman figures to Victorian. I especially enjoyed the Indigo Man. The art flowed from different artists with a noticing of style change rather than a distraction from the plot. The creativity of the story matches the graphic novel platform (a more creative and engaging experience for the reader). My only problem is the decision between waiting to read volume two of the graphic book to rediscover the ending of Bod's story or read the novel again!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
i started reading this almost right after i finished the book. and i wouldn’t recommend it, the graphic novel is pretty faithful to the main source, so i don’t even know if i’m gonna read the 2nd part. nevertheless, it was a great experience, the drawings and the story are amazing. it’s just another way to dive into this wonderful world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder
I am absolutely in love with this book. I loved Girl of Fire and Thorns but I'm INFATUATED with Crown of Embers. It's just...so so good. It's one of the few series where the second book is better than the first.
Elisa's growth as a character is amazing. In Fire and Thorns we saw her grow in confidence, but in Crown of Embers we follow her as she grows into a woman and a queen. She grows closer to understanding her destiny and her power as the book goes on.
In the mean time, her relationship with Hector grows perfectly. While Humberto taught her that she was worthy of love, with Hector, Elisa begins to understand love, relationships, and passion more fully. And the sexual tension builds up at the perfect pace. Also, while the romance was exciting, it didn't take over the book. The book was about so much more than Elisa's desire to be with Hector. As I said before, it is about Elisa coming fully into her role as queen and her destiny as the bearer of the Godstone.
Basically, this series and this book are perfectly paced. Never does it feel too fast or too slow. It's beautiful and full of so many emotions. It leaves you with the perfect amount of satisfaction with the ending and anticipation for the next book. I'm waiting impatiently for The Bitter Kingdom this August. In the meantime, I'll recommend this book to everyone who will listen (and probably read it a couple more times myself).
Elisa's growth as a character is amazing. In Fire and Thorns we saw her grow in confidence, but in Crown of Embers we follow her as she grows into a woman and a queen. She grows closer to understanding her destiny and her power as the book goes on.
In the mean time, her relationship with Hector grows perfectly. While Humberto taught her that she was worthy of love, with Hector, Elisa begins to understand love, relationships, and passion more fully. And the sexual tension builds up at the perfect pace. Also, while the romance was exciting, it didn't take over the book. The book was about so much more than Elisa's desire to be with Hector. As I said before, it is about Elisa coming fully into her role as queen and her destiny as the bearer of the Godstone.
Basically, this series and this book are perfectly paced. Never does it feel too fast or too slow. It's beautiful and full of so many emotions. It leaves you with the perfect amount of satisfaction with the ending and anticipation for the next book. I'm waiting impatiently for The Bitter Kingdom this August. In the meantime, I'll recommend this book to everyone who will listen (and probably read it a couple more times myself).
adventurous
dark
fast-paced