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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Stunning to the point where it’s hard to gather my words but there’s one particular idea that I’ll be thinking about a lot, in the sense that there’s a spiritual undercurrent to history that can’t really be explained by the material. The idea that there’s something ominous guiding it along. It just could be oppression of the powers that be: the royal family. But it could also be something occult. If there’s one thing that epilogue gave me, it’s that while this tale might not have happened in this particular way— these women were murdered. And the people/structures that did stay in power, ushered in and oversaw the architecture of the 20th century for better (and likely Moore’s thesis) for worse.
A remarkably ugly story told in a remarkably ugly manner. As if the crimes themselves weren't terrible enough, Moore seems to delight in highlighting every truly horrifying detail (and they are innumerable) of the time and place. It would have been far more effective (and affective) if one didn’t get the feeling that Moore was simply reveling in the little extra perversions he crammed into every page.
All in all, vaguely interesting for Ripperphiles but generally underwhelming.
All in all, vaguely interesting for Ripperphiles but generally underwhelming.
Nothing I've ever read could have ever prepared me for this. The writing is great. The artwork is beautiful. This is definitely a book that will be worth a re-read.
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
I've never read a book quite like this. I would classify this book as a misogynist horror graphic novel. Not that the author is a misogynist, but the views of the period that drive this story's Jack the Ripper are incredibly chilling. The terrifying mysoginy combined with the Masonic elements make for a truly creepy read. I commend both the author for his carefully researched story and the illustrator for his dark, dirty drawing that so perfectly suit the London of the 1880s.
I give it 4 rather than 5 stars for a couple of reasons. Though "Jack's" diatribe on the architecture and mythological history of London and the Masons draws to a frightening conclusion, it made for a long, dull read that I had to slog through. Also, I could enjoy this story fully because I am very familiar with the Jack the Ripper killings. For someone who is less familiar, this book would be extremely confusing. I would recommend for those interested in and familiar with the case.
I give it 4 rather than 5 stars for a couple of reasons. Though "Jack's" diatribe on the architecture and mythological history of London and the Masons draws to a frightening conclusion, it made for a long, dull read that I had to slog through. Also, I could enjoy this story fully because I am very familiar with the Jack the Ripper killings. For someone who is less familiar, this book would be extremely confusing. I would recommend for those interested in and familiar with the case.
DNF at 13%. After having read about the 5 women that were murdered by Jack the Ripper I can’t read this especially since the facts a wrong. Don’t want perpetuate that false narrative