Reviews

Doorkeeper: A Graphic Novel by Budjette Tan, Ethan Chua, Scott Lee Chua

krissyfied's review

4.0

I was a sent a copy by the authors in exchange for an honest review and I feel awful that I only got to get to it now. I really enjoyed reading it, mostly because I love when stories are interlaced with other stories. The creators did a great job weaving most of the stories with those we are already familiar with. The art is also great and really helped move the story forward. I think my favorite is the story set in Manila circa Martial Law.

The Doorkeeper reminded me of Dream of The Sandman, and I would love for this to become a series of books, too. Congratulations to the authors and artists behind this book!

readivine's review

3.0

This was such a beautiful graphic novel!!! If not for quarantine, I would have lamented that this isn't available at our local bookstores. Good thing Scott released for free! I truly enjoyed the episodic progression and the writing style!!O'll definitely have to watch out for these artists soon :>

earldizon's review

4.0

 An epic graphic novel event from the Philippines featuring the Doorkeeper, an immortal being and the guardian of time. He shows up at pivotal moments of people's lives to reveal the consequences of their actions.

With the collaboration of several graphic novelists, we are presented multiple stories that span different time periods from the distant past all the way into a far off future featuring a wild mix of characters. It's in these stories, these people, that makes the Doorkeeper do something he never did before. He interferes.

Touching on Philippine history and literature, readers are in for a wild ride. 

krysciatto's review

adventurous emotional reflective fast-paced

5.0

hazelstaybookish's review

4.0

Great art, great stories! Full review tk.

beyondapage's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

celxius's review

5.0

I came in judging the book one story at a time and by the end of the second story, I was wondering how it gained a high rating in goodreads. with the conclusion of the third story, though, I began to pay more attention and backtracked on the first two. the book is both the story of the respective lead characters in the story as well as that of doorkeeper and how it all tied together was absolutely brilliant. such genius in execution and the marvelous art make this a worthwhile read.

teachergabi's review

4.0

"Things don't change right away, but the revolution... It begins with whispers and murmurs, and an old tune that won't fade."

I truly believe Filipino authors and artists are world class, and this short work is proof! Comparisons to SANDMAN are inevitable, but DOORKEEPER is uniquely Filipino. With a collection of short stories that reinterpret our country's past and foretell a possible future... beautifully told and exquisitely illustrated... and a frame narrative that ultimately brought me to tears, this is a winner! My only complaint is that it was too short! I want, nay, NEED... more.

I hope a sequel will follow!

This book also made me realize that a re-read of FLORANTE AT LAURA is in order 😂

(Rated 4 out of 5 stars)

kulit's review

4.0

Extra love to chapters 4 and 6. ❤

bagxofxtricks's review

adventurous dark hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Gorgeous illustration; magical to see Filipinx stories and faces brought to life in such vivid style