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coriandercilantro's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
read this if you want to support Women's Wrongs
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Medical content, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Moderate: Child death and Gun violence
thatnerdclaire's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, Child death, and Grief
devin_raquel's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Who benefits from your ignorance?”
Another graphic novel assigned to me in my Literature & Medicine class. This book is a “continuation” of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and explores concepts of medicine, social injustice, and enviromental terrorism. The art style reminded my A LOT of The Walking Dead comics, and the use of color is really unique and engaging. In 180 pages LaValle and Smith have created a story that encompasses so many important ideas, made palatable by the inclusion of a story we’re already familiar with. I gave this graphic novel an overall rating of 3.5 stars simply because of the abrupt ending. I’m aware this is the first installment of a series, but I think Lavalle could’ve ended in a “cleaner” manner.
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical trauma, Police brutality, Death, Racism, Violence, Child death, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
theromanticace's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Moderate: Child death
farbooksventure's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A great read for Fortnight Frights readathon. Destroyer is a homage to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein along with heartbreaking social commentary on police brutality in the USA. An important & impactful read. Definitely 5/5 stars. Highly recommended.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Racism, and Police brutality
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