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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
dark
sad
fast-paced
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
3.5/5 ⭐️
I preface by saying I received a copy of this graphic novel from a giveaway on Goodreads.
I read the original novel in high school and its story has stuck with me over the years. Of course, I may have forgotten some parts but the overall plot and feel of the story have stuck around. This graphic novel adaptation gives that same desperation for finding something, anything, that brings hope to what a person is going through. My only con is that it is very one-note. But that’s similar to the original that I remember so please take that with a grain of salt.
It does have pain and suffering right there on the page that McCarthy and Larcenet do not shy away from. If you are looking for a great visualization of a dystopian story, this is for you. If you don’t want to see pain, suffering, survival, and emotional turmoil right in front of you, maybe put this one to the back burner until you have the emotional bandwidth for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautifully rendered artwork propels this dark and emotional story.
Incredible, gut wrenching, darkly disturbing illustrations by Larcenet only enhance McCarthy’s original written work.
You’re planted in a dystopian hellscape alongside a father and son as they fight to survive amidst destruction and horrors. I was deeply affected by the book and movie adaption years ago, and this graphic novel viscerally brought back those memories while evoking new emotions as well. I felt despair, but I also held out hope for “the good guys” that seem so few and far between.
Holding this book in my hands, with the quality paper and large pages of detailed artwork was an experience in itself- highly recommend getting your hands on a physical copy!
You’re planted in a dystopian hellscape alongside a father and son as they fight to survive amidst destruction and horrors. I was deeply affected by the book and movie adaption years ago, and this graphic novel viscerally brought back those memories while evoking new emotions as well. I felt despair, but I also held out hope for “the good guys” that seem so few and far between.
Holding this book in my hands, with the quality paper and large pages of detailed artwork was an experience in itself- highly recommend getting your hands on a physical copy!
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated