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geekwayne's review
4.0
While the first volume wasn't pretty, 'Lazarus, Vol. 2: Lift' takes an even darker turn. Forever is still guardian of her family, but we get to follow along with a dispossessed family this time.
In the future of Lazarus, the US (and perhaps the rest of the world) is carved up into the wealthy, called families, those who serve them, known as serfs and the rest, called Waste. Forever belongs to the Carlyle family as it's protector, but she is not really treated as family. The book takes a flashback to when Forever was training and a particular test that she is asked to perform to earn affection from her "father." In the meanwhile, there is a Waste family, known as the Barrets, who find themselves impossibly indentured and seek Serf status to help them out. They take a long journey and discover they are far from alone. Meanwhile, present day Forever has found a threat to the family in a rebellion in L.A.
It's all a powderkeg set to explode and it's done with great style by writer Greg Rucka and artist Michael Lark. While I personally enjoyed the first volume more than this one, I like the threads in this one that seem to be unraveling. While the first volume showed the strife inside and outside of the Family, this one shows the seeds of discontent and frustration among larger segments of the population. I look forward to reading future volumes of this story.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this fine graphic novel.
In the future of Lazarus, the US (and perhaps the rest of the world) is carved up into the wealthy, called families, those who serve them, known as serfs and the rest, called Waste. Forever belongs to the Carlyle family as it's protector, but she is not really treated as family. The book takes a flashback to when Forever was training and a particular test that she is asked to perform to earn affection from her "father." In the meanwhile, there is a Waste family, known as the Barrets, who find themselves impossibly indentured and seek Serf status to help them out. They take a long journey and discover they are far from alone. Meanwhile, present day Forever has found a threat to the family in a rebellion in L.A.
It's all a powderkeg set to explode and it's done with great style by writer Greg Rucka and artist Michael Lark. While I personally enjoyed the first volume more than this one, I like the threads in this one that seem to be unraveling. While the first volume showed the strife inside and outside of the Family, this one shows the seeds of discontent and frustration among larger segments of the population. I look forward to reading future volumes of this story.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this fine graphic novel.
lsparrow's review
2.0
I feel pulled into the story but I really don't like the style of the illustrations in this series/
amybraunauthor's review
5.0
And I thought the first book was a knockout! In the second volume, we're treated to more of Forever's past and how she was trained (it's brutal), as well as introducing us to new, desperate characters in the Waste. The story doesn't shy away from the harsh reality of this world (especially its treatment of women) but it helps to create a deeper world and more investing story. The action is way more intense here, and no one is safe, and all I want to know is what happens next!
kiarrasayshi's review
3.0
I liked learning about the the family out on the farm and following their journey to the Lift, but if I'm being honest... This story just isn't hooking me. Took me ages to finish this volume.
ryan_oneil's review
4.0
A good continuation of the story. We get to see more of the world and more of Forever's past. We also meet some "waste." A couple of minor things kept it from being 5 stars but I still loved it.
There are allusions to how the world (or the country, anyway) came to such a dystopian place. As with all dystopian literature, I'm always curious about the transformation from what was to what is. I hope we get that in future volumes.
Rucka does his usual great job with characterization. The people and their struggles feel real and you care about the outcomes.
Plus, there's a lot of commentary about current society, including the plight of both women and the poor along with the nature of power.
There are allusions to how the world (or the country, anyway) came to such a dystopian place. As with all dystopian literature, I'm always curious about the transformation from what was to what is. I hope we get that in future volumes.
Rucka does his usual great job with characterization. The people and their struggles feel real and you care about the outcomes.
Plus, there's a lot of commentary about current society, including the plight of both women and the poor along with the nature of power.
mehitabels's review
4.0
excellent continuation, story line is well rounded and draws in the reader further.
wbfreema's review
5.0
"before the fighting i was scared, always, and, maybe surprisingly, sometimes after. but never during. that is why we train, eve...we train to master ourselves in the moment. we train so that when the moment comes, we do not hesitate and we do not fear."
helpfulsnowman's review
3.0
This one gets a little post-apocalypse-y, which is not to my taste.
Actually, that's wrong, I LOVE post-apocalypse stuff, but I think I'm worn out on it.
We've just seen so many flavors of it. Except for mine: Cumworld.
In a world where natural resources run dry...
a brilliant scientist creates an engine that's powered for miles on a single drop of semen.
Men become cattle, "milked" for the energies.
But one man dreams of a better life, a life where he's used for the contents of his mind, not the contents of his balls.
Mostly, I imagined this scenario because it would be hilarious to have a chase scene where the characters need to make a desperate escape, so our hero has to jerk off into a car's gas tank as fast as possible in order to get away.
This idea is now "fixed in a medium," so don't steal it. No matter how badly you want to.
Actually, that's wrong, I LOVE post-apocalypse stuff, but I think I'm worn out on it.
We've just seen so many flavors of it. Except for mine: Cumworld.
In a world where natural resources run dry...
a brilliant scientist creates an engine that's powered for miles on a single drop of semen.
Men become cattle, "milked" for the energies.
But one man dreams of a better life, a life where he's used for the contents of his mind, not the contents of his balls.
Mostly, I imagined this scenario because it would be hilarious to have a chase scene where the characters need to make a desperate escape, so our hero has to jerk off into a car's gas tank as fast as possible in order to get away.
This idea is now "fixed in a medium," so don't steal it. No matter how badly you want to.
ubergusterfan's review
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0