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chaoticrebxl's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
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? It's complicated
2.5
muga's review
3.0
Received an arc for an honest review.
Hardears is a combination of afro Caribbean folk lore and fantastical elements and I really enjoyed the weaving of these elements together, it was done well and managed to provide not only an interesting story but an originality that I haven't come across before. You can tell that the authors did their research.
There are flying fishes, gigantic tortoises that people ride and people with extraordinary powers. The art style is just stunning, I did not receive the colored version but I just know it will be even more beautiful..
My only criticism is the the writings and dialogue boxed are quite small and it will be difficult for people with vision problems or dyslexia to read such small texts
Hardears is a combination of afro Caribbean folk lore and fantastical elements and I really enjoyed the weaving of these elements together, it was done well and managed to provide not only an interesting story but an originality that I haven't come across before. You can tell that the authors did their research.
There are flying fishes, gigantic tortoises that people ride and people with extraordinary powers. The art style is just stunning, I did not receive the colored version but I just know it will be even more beautiful..
My only criticism is the the writings and dialogue boxed are quite small and it will be difficult for people with vision problems or dyslexia to read such small texts
mswocreader's review
3.0
First off I love how Hardears blends different mythology from across the English-speaking Caribbean. Having a basic understanding of Caribbean folklore I was already familiar with some of the types of characters in this story but there's also a character guide included before you jump into reading that's helpful. There's a lot going on in this world and it can be a little overwhelming but I think most of the characters are straight forward so you can debate on whether to read the guide or not.
The story takes place on a Caribbean inspired island called Jouvert Island as a superstorm approaches. The island is destroyed after the storm, people are going missing, and one of the few available jobs left on the island is at Harding's factory. I like how this takes the concept of vibes as not only a mood but the people's very life essence with Mr. Harding feeding off character's vibes.
There were a couple different sets of characters the story follows so I was a little confused at first trying to figure how they tie into the overall plot. Eventually the characters come together to rid the island of Mr. Harding's reign of terror.
This also features an afterward about Black comics, afro-futurism, it's Caribbean ties, and the origin of jouvert which gives a little more incite into some of the things in the comic. The group was your standard rag tag superhero group fighting against the big bad. I thought this was a nice introduction to this world but I just wanted a little more story. Bolo, Zhara, and Duppy have a lot of potential that was untapped here. There were little moments here and there that made me laugh out loud. Some of which I think you would have to be familiar with the culture to understand. The artwork is beautiful and has this classic feeling art style that I really liked. Now that the foundation has been laid I'm ready for us to dive deeper into this world in the next installment.
I received a finished copy from the publisher in exchange for review
https://womenofcolorreadtoo.blogspot.com/2021/05/hardears-by-matthew-clarke-nigel-lynch.html
The story takes place on a Caribbean inspired island called Jouvert Island as a superstorm approaches. The island is destroyed after the storm, people are going missing, and one of the few available jobs left on the island is at Harding's factory. I like how this takes the concept of vibes as not only a mood but the people's very life essence with Mr. Harding feeding off character's vibes.
There were a couple different sets of characters the story follows so I was a little confused at first trying to figure how they tie into the overall plot. Eventually the characters come together to rid the island of Mr. Harding's reign of terror.
This also features an afterward about Black comics, afro-futurism, it's Caribbean ties, and the origin of jouvert which gives a little more incite into some of the things in the comic. The group was your standard rag tag superhero group fighting against the big bad. I thought this was a nice introduction to this world but I just wanted a little more story. Bolo, Zhara, and Duppy have a lot of potential that was untapped here. There were little moments here and there that made me laugh out loud. Some of which I think you would have to be familiar with the culture to understand. The artwork is beautiful and has this classic feeling art style that I really liked. Now that the foundation has been laid I'm ready for us to dive deeper into this world in the next installment.
I received a finished copy from the publisher in exchange for review
https://womenofcolorreadtoo.blogspot.com/2021/05/hardears-by-matthew-clarke-nigel-lynch.html
destdest's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The mixture of its own lore and folktakes is enthralling. There are even mechas, and a ship made from ancestral souls (landships)! I was excited to turn the next page, and the whole vibes business made me smile. The artwork is very fun, colorful, and expressive; very stylized. Zhara felt like she was just regulated to the love interest role. The other characters were much more interesting. I didn't completely understand everything going on, but I would definitely read more. Overall, the reading experience was very CHAOTIC.
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