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rocketiza's review
3.0
While they probably had to do it as it was published monthly, the constant need to remind people of what the elephantmen are is starting to grating.
jtisreading's review
4.0
I saw a copy of this book at my local half-price book and had to pick it up-- for multiple reasons. 1.) I had been in touch with someone a few years ago about possibly doing some music for a movie based on these graphic novels that Ridley Scott would direct. 2.) I hear about the storyline and premise and though it darkly interesting. 3.) Half Price- gotta check it out.
I was duly impressed by the artwork and the detail in the creation of the artwork. I think it is grotesque and beautiful all in one package. I also really enjoy the story and idea behind Elephantmen. It is original and thoughtful and yet the ideas and universal thematic material are both obvious but also non-preachy.
My issue is that amount of storylines that prevent readers from truly understanding the depth of characters. Also I just feel odd about a bunch of well-drawn women characters in love with the animal type outcasts. I get the whole beauty is skin deep appeal ... but there is something rawer and slightly misogynistic involved. I don't know I am not sure.
I was duly impressed by the artwork and the detail in the creation of the artwork. I think it is grotesque and beautiful all in one package. I also really enjoy the story and idea behind Elephantmen. It is original and thoughtful and yet the ideas and universal thematic material are both obvious but also non-preachy.
My issue is that amount of storylines that prevent readers from truly understanding the depth of characters. Also I just feel odd about a bunch of well-drawn women characters in love with the animal type outcasts. I get the whole beauty is skin deep appeal ... but there is something rawer and slightly misogynistic involved. I don't know I am not sure.
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