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flowerbinsh's review
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Read as a requirement for my Queer Genre class.
Within the first few sections, I honestly didn’t think I was going to like this comic. I’m not huge on extremely graphic content, and I was a little out off by it at first. But I think that’s kind of a part of the point Horn is making. This uncomfortableness Western culture has surrounding sex and kink between consenting adults is what leads to this dystopian society focused on reformation and the policing of “true” womanhood. While I still don’t think this comic is for me, I loved the concept and the message it has so much that I think it deserves its rating.
To focus on the actual story, however, I think the plot is a little rushed. I wished we spent more time with the characters’ past and motivations. They feel like plot developments rather than people. I also wish we got a little more world building about how this governmental structure started. What’s the time line? What are important historical events in this fictional world?
I know there are more volumes, so they could potentially cover all of these questions and concerns, but not everyone is going to continue a series for the sake of answers. These questions should be answered from the beginning, or at least be given a reason for the secrecy so it feels more like a cliffhanger than neglecting the reader’s experience.
Within the first few sections, I honestly didn’t think I was going to like this comic. I’m not huge on extremely graphic content, and I was a little out off by it at first. But I think that’s kind of a part of the point Horn is making. This uncomfortableness Western culture has surrounding sex and kink between consenting adults is what leads to this dystopian society focused on reformation and the policing of “true” womanhood. While I still don’t think this comic is for me, I loved the concept and the message it has so much that I think it deserves its rating.
To focus on the actual story, however, I think the plot is a little rushed. I wished we spent more time with the characters’ past and motivations. They feel like plot developments rather than people. I also wish we got a little more world building about how this governmental structure started. What’s the time line? What are important historical events in this fictional world?
I know there are more volumes, so they could potentially cover all of these questions and concerns, but not everyone is going to continue a series for the sake of answers. These questions should be answered from the beginning, or at least be given a reason for the secrecy so it feels more like a cliffhanger than neglecting the reader’s experience.
infusedchai's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
absolutely obsessed with this book had so much fun reading it for class.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Sexual content
percival_whyborne's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
viperbrowncoat's review
challenging
dark
funny
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
coleycole's review against another edition
5.0
Dystopian puritan sci fi future where the rebels are sex workers, queer folx and other kinky people, set in San Francisco. Great pacing, characters, setting and plot. Can't wait to read more.
jazminrose's review
5.0
From the intro, by Morgan M. Page:
“But Horn also makes real - in a way Atwood never could - that the resistance will be led by hookers, queers, trans people, and women of colour in full leathers.”
I absolutely LOVED this graphic novel. Everything is just so good. The characters, the story, the humour, the art. Highly recommend.
cw: torture
“But Horn also makes real - in a way Atwood never could - that the resistance will be led by hookers, queers, trans people, and women of colour in full leathers.”
I absolutely LOVED this graphic novel. Everything is just so good. The characters, the story, the humour, the art. Highly recommend.
cw: torture
larnrosemurgy's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
theskyefull's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Torture, Sexual violence, and Confinement
Minor: Transphobia
This graphic novel includes graphic depictions of sexual torture against ones will, but it is not glorified. Rather, consent to sexual exploration is framed in a favorable light.