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08151991j's review
3.0
I admit, I didn't really enjoy this story as much as I did other Marvel ones. I couldn't relate to her character, and the plot was the same the whole time. It got boring after awhile. The whole plot was to banish a giant insect.
The insect was creating chaos by swallowing lands and people surrounding it. In reality, all the insect wanted was to go back it's natural habitat. Yet, the insect's habitat was destroyed. It decided to fight against humanity in retribution for man kinds actions.
Shuri however, made careless decisions which annoyed me. She refused to take the role of Black Panther several times. She altered the costume. She talked to someone on the internet that she didn't know. She gave the unknown person on the internet information to hack the Wakandian system so they can assist in finding her mother and brother.
The story just started, presented Shuri's backstory and a huge plot. There was no scenes in between the backstory and plot, and climax. There was barely any scenes that went down before the story ended. Maybe it's just me. Shuri just seemed kind of rushed to me.
The insect was creating chaos by swallowing lands and people surrounding it. In reality, all the insect wanted was to go back it's natural habitat. Yet, the insect's habitat was destroyed. It decided to fight against humanity in retribution for man kinds actions.
Shuri however, made careless decisions which annoyed me. She refused to take the role of Black Panther several times. She altered the costume. She talked to someone on the internet that she didn't know. She gave the unknown person on the internet information to hack the Wakandian system so they can assist in finding her mother and brother.
The story just started, presented Shuri's backstory and a huge plot. There was no scenes in between the backstory and plot, and climax. There was barely any scenes that went down before the story ended. Maybe it's just me. Shuri just seemed kind of rushed to me.
briarrose1021's review against another edition
5.0
This edition of Shuri combines Shuri Vol. 1 (The Search for Black Panther) AND Shuri Vol. 2 (24/7 Vibranium) into one book. Whether you read the separate volumes or the single edition, I encourage you to read it. The story is really good and the artwork is beautiful. I picked up this edition through my library, not realizing that it was the combination of the two volumes mentioned above. As such, I am providing the reviews I left for each of those editions below.
Vol. 1:
King T'Challa has gone missing on what was supposed to be a routine mission to space. After two weeks, questions are starting to be asked. Wakanda needs a leader, both politically and spiritually, so Princess Shuri is asked to take on the role of the Black Panther. However, her previous experience - and death - in the role has her reticent to be the Black Panther again, and she decides, instead, to try searching for her brother. As a result of that decision, all of Africa is in danger from a giant alien bug. Can Shuri stop the space insect? Will she become the Black Panther? Where is T'Challa?
Nnedi Okorafor begins a wonderful story in this volume starring Princess Shuri. I loved her as a character in the Black Panther movie, and I love seeing her spotlighted again in this graphic novel. Not only does the story draw you in, but the artwork is absolutely beautiful. I think my favorite part was when Shuri ended up inside Groot's head, which changed his speech just slightly - from "I am Groot" to "I am Shuri." Even with the change, though, Rocket was still able to understand everything Shuri-Groot was saying. It was a very clever part of the overall story.
Now, on to Volume 2!
Vol. 2:
Shuri Vol. 2 picks up right where Vol. 1 ended. Shuri's search for signals similar to the one left behind by the space lubber have led her to New York City, where she helps Spider-Man (Miles) foil a bank robbery. The person who is robbing the bank has a glove that gives off a signal very similar that the one left by the space lubber. Despite wanting to return to Wakanda immediately, Shuri's mother tells her to stay in NYC and help Spider-Man with this situation. When that's completed, she can return to Wakanda and finish her work with the giant bug.
This was a great continuation of the story that started in Vol. 1. Not only is Shuri able to stop the destruction caused by the space bug - in a rather unique way, I might add - but she starts listening to herself, to her intuition, and realizes not only who she is, but who she is not.
As with Vol. 1, the artwork in Vol. 2 was wonderful! And I absolutely LOVED this cover! So powerful!
If you are a fan of the Black Panther or Shuri, I highly recommend reading both volumes of this graphic novel. Definitely worth it!
Vol. 1:
King T'Challa has gone missing on what was supposed to be a routine mission to space. After two weeks, questions are starting to be asked. Wakanda needs a leader, both politically and spiritually, so Princess Shuri is asked to take on the role of the Black Panther. However, her previous experience - and death - in the role has her reticent to be the Black Panther again, and she decides, instead, to try searching for her brother. As a result of that decision, all of Africa is in danger from a giant alien bug. Can Shuri stop the space insect? Will she become the Black Panther? Where is T'Challa?
Nnedi Okorafor begins a wonderful story in this volume starring Princess Shuri. I loved her as a character in the Black Panther movie, and I love seeing her spotlighted again in this graphic novel. Not only does the story draw you in, but the artwork is absolutely beautiful. I think my favorite part was when Shuri ended up inside Groot's head, which changed his speech just slightly - from "I am Groot" to "I am Shuri." Even with the change, though, Rocket was still able to understand everything Shuri-Groot was saying. It was a very clever part of the overall story.
Now, on to Volume 2!
Vol. 2:
Shuri Vol. 2 picks up right where Vol. 1 ended. Shuri's search for signals similar to the one left behind by the space lubber have led her to New York City, where she helps Spider-Man (Miles) foil a bank robbery. The person who is robbing the bank has a glove that gives off a signal very similar that the one left by the space lubber. Despite wanting to return to Wakanda immediately, Shuri's mother tells her to stay in NYC and help Spider-Man with this situation. When that's completed, she can return to Wakanda and finish her work with the giant bug.
This was a great continuation of the story that started in Vol. 1. Not only is Shuri able to stop the destruction caused by the space bug - in a rather unique way, I might add - but she starts listening to herself, to her intuition, and realizes not only who she is, but who she is not.
As with Vol. 1, the artwork in Vol. 2 was wonderful! And I absolutely LOVED this cover! So powerful!
If you are a fan of the Black Panther or Shuri, I highly recommend reading both volumes of this graphic novel. Definitely worth it!
booksmellers's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
oksi's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
2.5
monisreading_'s review
3.0
2.5 Nothing wrong with this but I think I just wanted more! More action, more development of Shuri and more plot - more actually looking for T’Challa.
elderkinhv's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
amibunga's review
adventurous
hopeful
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? No
5.0
caitlindee's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Don't have too much to say about this other than I enjoyed it, but found some of the elder/adult characters to be annoying and condescending. But I love Shuri as a character and enjoyed reading more about her!