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e_mendel13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'Long Road to Liquor City' by Macon Blair with illustrations by Joe Flood is the story of two hobos on the road to the mythical Liquor City.
Jed and Thanny are a couple bums trying to catch a train when they smell a fresh baked stew pie. Taking the pie has a tragic end and they find themselves on the run from an overly vengeful railroad cop. Their escape leads them to a tent revival and in to the halls of the Hamburger King. They are leaving a trail of destruction in their wake on the way to Liquor City.
This was a loopy story that took weirdly dark turns. It reminded me of something by the Coen Brothers, and that was ok. The art was kind of cartoony which felt weird and upbeat with some of the violent turns.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Jed and Thanny are a couple bums trying to catch a train when they smell a fresh baked stew pie. Taking the pie has a tragic end and they find themselves on the run from an overly vengeful railroad cop. Their escape leads them to a tent revival and in to the halls of the Hamburger King. They are leaving a trail of destruction in their wake on the way to Liquor City.
This was a loopy story that took weirdly dark turns. It reminded me of something by the Coen Brothers, and that was ok. The art was kind of cartoony which felt weird and upbeat with some of the violent turns.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
elizabethlk's review against another edition
3.0
Long Road to Liquor City wasn't really my style, but the artwork is solid, the humour was there and gave me a few chuckles, and the ending made me smile. Something just didn't click for me. If the description suits you, and you enjoy a mix of light and dark humour, you will probably enjoy this.
hannie241's review against another edition
2.0
Long Road to Liquor City seemed like something I would enjoy, as it looked like a fun road trip comedy. Since I was in a graphic novel mood, I decided to pick it up and give it a try. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy it. I found that the writing was sometimes a bit on the sparse side, leaving me slightly confused as to what was actually happening, and the overall story left a lot to be desired. The characters started off interesting, but got increasingly dull over time. In general, I think I would have enjoyed this a lot more if it were half the length.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me an eARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me an eARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
toastx2's review against another edition
5.0
Long Road to Liquor City: For those who have never seen a weiner tree
Oh Macon Blair.. Oh Joe Flood.. Oni Press and the lord in heaven.. Thank you for making this glorious comic.
Two hobos a story does not make.
To get a really amazing story, insert any of the following and shake vigorously: hijinx, a vengeful lawman, a hot dog tree, a one handed dead woman, sexual tension, goat theives, apple pie, crucifiction, treasure maps, river rafting, snake venom sucked from body parts, religious fireballs, walking skeletons, bearded ladies, backfiring guns, spit in a guys ear, carnies, badass ladies fighting the law, dudes kissing dudes, bonfires, false kings, comraderie, the open road..
And of course, the promise of Liquor City at the end of it all..
If only these here hobos could decipher the map, all would be hunky dory.
Get ready for some hobo surgery, someone go boil a pickle.
Amazing artwork! Leans to the rougher sketch soft pencil comic days, and avoids the hypersaturated post anime influence. 5 pages from the end confirmed my suspicions and blew my mind!
This review was based on a review copy supplied by the publisher.
Oh Macon Blair.. Oh Joe Flood.. Oni Press and the lord in heaven.. Thank you for making this glorious comic.
Two hobos a story does not make.
To get a really amazing story, insert any of the following and shake vigorously: hijinx, a vengeful lawman, a hot dog tree, a one handed dead woman, sexual tension, goat theives, apple pie, crucifiction, treasure maps, river rafting, snake venom sucked from body parts, religious fireballs, walking skeletons, bearded ladies, backfiring guns, spit in a guys ear, carnies, badass ladies fighting the law, dudes kissing dudes, bonfires, false kings, comraderie, the open road..
And of course, the promise of Liquor City at the end of it all..
If only these here hobos could decipher the map, all would be hunky dory.
Get ready for some hobo surgery, someone go boil a pickle.
Amazing artwork! Leans to the rougher sketch soft pencil comic days, and avoids the hypersaturated post anime influence. 5 pages from the end confirmed my suspicions and blew my mind!
This review was based on a review copy supplied by the publisher.
orogenesis's review against another edition
3.0
Fun comic, but I felt the humour and drama were unbalanced. I they book leaned into its dark parts; it would have made the funny bits stand out more. The plot was a bit too simplistic: two guys on the road being chased by angry cops, but the characters kept it interesting. Even if we only saw someone for a couple of pages they had a distinct look and personality. The art was my favorite part of this book. The colour combinations were great and the style reflected the rest of the work.
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
glitterandtwang's review against another edition
4.0
Two tramps take off for an adventure with high hopes to find their mythical destination: Liquor City. It turns out, though, that finding mythical destinations is not as easy as the two had hoped - but they find something more important instead. This is a good story, well-told and well illustrated, and the turn it takes is only *slightly* unexpected - but it's a good one.
etienne02's review against another edition
3.0
Not necessarily my style of comic book but I can understand the need and the interest person might have for this book. We get good looking illustrations and absurd humor storyline, with also some «darker» action. Too light/funny for my own taste, but like I said it has reader for that out there.
Personal liking 2/5, potential 3,5/5, final rating 3/5.
Personal liking 2/5, potential 3,5/5, final rating 3/5.
martifeliciani's review against another edition
5.0
Two men of the road follow a magical map to take them to Liquor City, a place where liquor never ends and there are no troubles. We walk with them through absurd situations they find themselves in, from being accused of murder to fighting a chicken. There are peculiar characters, weird plot-lines, and big angry pursuers. The story is funny and lighthearted, it had me laughing since the first page. The artwork is also very appealing, it’s colorful, beautiful, and as fun as the storyline. I am looking forward to the next volumes.
elizabethlk's review
3.0
Long Road to Liquor City wasn't really my style, but the artwork is solid, the humour was there and gave me a few chuckles, and the ending made me smile. Something just didn't click for me. If the description suits you, and you enjoy a mix of light and dark humour, you will probably enjoy this.