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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The rich lying and using their money to flee and hide away from the consequences of their actions while still finding a way to manipulate and exploit the masses? Art really does reflect life.
I enjoyed this dystopian graphic novel a lot, and I'll admit, I was surprised at what exactly the truth was beneath all the lies. I think it was a tad rushed, but maybe I just feel that way because I wanted more from the characters and story!
I enjoyed this dystopian graphic novel a lot, and I'll admit, I was surprised at what exactly the truth was beneath all the lies. I think it was a tad rushed, but maybe I just feel that way because I wanted more from the characters and story!
A big thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for gifting me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
It's the end of the world as we know it. So let's all just go to space and get a healthy of dose of trauma.
Arca by Van Jensen is sci-fy graphic novel that follows the tumultuous voyage of Effie, as she she and other teenagers (and literal children) serve the many citizens of Arca. But things aren't as they seem, as the mystery unfurls around Effie and spirals into the madness that can only come with the sci-fy genre.
I don't know. Maybe it's just me, but at times the story fell a bit flat. Or just was too confusing to follow. All I know is, I don't want to go to space anymore.
It's the end of the world as we know it. So let's all just go to space and get a healthy of dose of trauma.
Arca by Van Jensen is sci-fy graphic novel that follows the tumultuous voyage of Effie, as she she and other teenagers (and literal children) serve the many citizens of Arca. But things aren't as they seem, as the mystery unfurls around Effie and spirals into the madness that can only come with the sci-fy genre.
I don't know. Maybe it's just me, but at times the story fell a bit flat. Or just was too confusing to follow. All I know is, I don't want to go to space anymore.
such an interesting little read, that i THOUROUGHLY enjoyed. the art style was a little strange and new, but i lowkey dig it. i liked the ending but not about mat. overall, a nice little sci-fi read with dystopian undertones (it did feel a bit rushed). would recommend for a new graphic novel
Quite the graphic novel! The gradual reveals and build up really work their way up to quite the ending. The characters are interesting, and the many questions and overarching mystery make for a very engaging story. The illustrations complement the story well too.
I really enjoyed this novel and the story of a dystopian and mysterious future. It was interesting to learn the characters back stories and see what develops as the story progresses. The art and story work together seamlessly to set the tone and move the story along.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was pretty predictable, there was nothing particularity new or creative, just another dystopia with rich and powerful people being awful and only one person can see through their lies and liberate everyone
Van Jensen's "Arca" is a quick but engaging science fiction graphic novel that follows Effie, a teenage servant of the Citizens of a generational ship. Only something isn't right and Effie knows it, but can't pin down what it is. As she digs deeper and unravels the mystery, the Citizen class actively gets in her way.
An interesting take on a well-tread genre, most definitely worth picking up when it comes out. My thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
An interesting take on a well-tread genre, most definitely worth picking up when it comes out. My thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Rounded down from 3.5 stars.
Arca follows the journey of Effie, a slavegirl, who lives in a post-apocalyptic world, aboard a spaceship bound for Eden, after the Earth becomes inhospitable for humans. Effie is strong, sharp-minded and very observant. This is a world where nothing is how it seems and Effie must uncover the truths that lie beyond her reach.
The book deals, most primarily, with the class system and the manner in which the rich exploit those without the privileges that they have. This book couldn't have screamed "eat the rich" any louder. Its dystopian vibes are very reminiscent of The Hunger Games and the manner in which the rich from the Capitol treated the people from the Districts.
The sci-fi bits of the book are pretty straightforward, with no complex ideas that would seem too tough to understand for a novice to the genre. No throwing "quantum" or "nuclear" in front of every damn word just to complicate matters.
The art is pretty great but the copy that I read still has a lot of colouring left to do and that certainly affected how much fun I had... but the bits with colour were gorgeous and I'm sure once the colouring is finished for the entire book, this would be a great read.
I will say this, the number of questions that still remain unanswered in this book is pretty high. None of those questions I can mention here due to the heavy spoilers that they would give away. I don't think this is a series, but if it was, I would've really liked to know why certain things happened, why they happened, and what happens next... too many questions.
Arca follows the journey of Effie, a slavegirl, who lives in a post-apocalyptic world, aboard a spaceship bound for Eden, after the Earth becomes inhospitable for humans. Effie is strong, sharp-minded and very observant. This is a world where nothing is how it seems and Effie must uncover the truths that lie beyond her reach.
The book deals, most primarily, with the class system and the manner in which the rich exploit those without the privileges that they have. This book couldn't have screamed "eat the rich" any louder. Its dystopian vibes are very reminiscent of The Hunger Games and the manner in which the rich from the Capitol treated the people from the Districts.
The sci-fi bits of the book are pretty straightforward, with no complex ideas that would seem too tough to understand for a novice to the genre. No throwing "quantum" or "nuclear" in front of every damn word just to complicate matters.
The art is pretty great but the copy that I read still has a lot of colouring left to do and that certainly affected how much fun I had... but the bits with colour were gorgeous and I'm sure once the colouring is finished for the entire book, this would be a great read.
I will say this, the number of questions that still remain unanswered in this book is pretty high. None of those questions I can mention here due to the heavy spoilers that they would give away. I don't think this is a series, but if it was, I would've really liked to know why certain things happened, why they happened, and what happens next... too many questions.