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maireador20's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
seraphljfh's review against another edition
4.0
Bright and colourful illustrations, fun story, hate Mason but love Iris
izzyproudfoot's review against another edition
4.0
Bought it for my son, we really enjoy this series. He can't wait for the next one.
mat_tobin's review against another edition
5.0
There was something sweet and experimental about the first Mason Mooney story; as if the creator was finding their feet with the setting of Grimbrook and also the concept of how they wanted their version of the graphic novel to work. It was well-paced with a cracking anti-hero, loveable sidekick (partner!) and a wacky sense of the paranormal sprinkled with a good dose of the real stuff too.
The sequel felt as if Miller was in her stride and allowing herself the freedom to unleash the creativity that may have felt a little more reserved in her first outing. In a story that sees a parallel (opposite) dimension open, Mason and Iris must face a new threat to Grimbrook before our hero disappears from reality itself. Concept aside, this is a deceptively rich plot with plenty of longer-term goings-on happening in the background and with enough humour and tongue-in-cheek paranormal-play occurring between the pages. The same cast is here but we have room for more.
I loved Miller's experimental and flamboyant play with framing and position and I found a welcome addition of more written narrative. Whilst unusual in a graphic novel for younger readers, I thought it worked really well. Miller is attempting something new here: a fusion text between a short novella in a graphic presentation. This longer text also meant the introduction of another, super character: the narrator.
The narrator guides us and interjects as the story unfolds and is intrusive in all the right places. They have a dry sense of humour and often give their opinions freely on what's going on. I loved this element and really hope Miller keeps playing and experimenting with this form and story. All in all, I was more than satisfied with the sequel and hope for more.
The sequel felt as if Miller was in her stride and allowing herself the freedom to unleash the creativity that may have felt a little more reserved in her first outing. In a story that sees a parallel (opposite) dimension open, Mason and Iris must face a new threat to Grimbrook before our hero disappears from reality itself. Concept aside, this is a deceptively rich plot with plenty of longer-term goings-on happening in the background and with enough humour and tongue-in-cheek paranormal-play occurring between the pages. The same cast is here but we have room for more.
I loved Miller's experimental and flamboyant play with framing and position and I found a welcome addition of more written narrative. Whilst unusual in a graphic novel for younger readers, I thought it worked really well. Miller is attempting something new here: a fusion text between a short novella in a graphic presentation. This longer text also meant the introduction of another, super character: the narrator.
The narrator guides us and interjects as the story unfolds and is intrusive in all the right places. They have a dry sense of humour and often give their opinions freely on what's going on. I loved this element and really hope Miller keeps playing and experimenting with this form and story. All in all, I was more than satisfied with the sequel and hope for more.
fernandie's review against another edition
3.0
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
booksasportals's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
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