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bookph1le's review
4.0
Beautiful art and enjoyable characters. A nice introduction to the series, telling the tale of how the two companions meet and decide to adventure together. Their distinct personalities compliment one another very nicely. I look forward to learning more about each of them.
aceinit's review
5.0
A thoroughly entertaining adventure with storytelling that made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion. The artwork is a perfect match for the story, and full of little details.
Delilah is a wonderful heroine for adults and kids, and I wish more volumes of this series were available so that I could follow the adventures she and Mr. Selim will no doubt have.
I found this through my local library, but I will definitely be purchasing my own copy in the not-too-distant future.
Delilah is a wonderful heroine for adults and kids, and I wish more volumes of this series were available so that I could follow the adventures she and Mr. Selim will no doubt have.
I found this through my local library, but I will definitely be purchasing my own copy in the not-too-distant future.
alyssathinkstoomuch's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
cjdeb's review
5.0
"Swashbuckling," vibrant, and unusual, this is story has abundant adventure and character. It is full of wonderfully expressive imagery, with a surprising touching tone. An excellent read!
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
2.0
2.5/5
I randomly found this graphic novel at my library and it looked like a fun adventure read and I feel like that was all I got. I wish there was more emotional moments with the characters or deeper interactions so it made them feel more real.
I randomly found this graphic novel at my library and it looked like a fun adventure read and I feel like that was all I got. I wish there was more emotional moments with the characters or deeper interactions so it made them feel more real.
emesskay's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
Highly entertaining adventurous graphic novel with comedic elements.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
kellbells's review
2.0
Lots of fun and beautiful coloring, especially the backgrounds (the artist did a faux-Tintin poster I love), but the glaring anachronisms and Delilah's keyhole top were kind of annoying.
wrentheblurry's review
5.0
I probably found it closer to 4.5 stars than 5, but since that's mostly because I don't usually give out 5s or 1s, and I don't have a quibble with this excellent title, that we're going with a FIVE!
Here we have the adventures of Delilah, a kick-ass sword-fighting lady who travels the globe, mostly on the run from whomever she robbed, beat-up, or escaped from in the last locale she visited. In a prison in Constantinople, she encounters a Turkish Lieutenant, Mr. Selim. The Lieutenant is refined to her rough (he makes an excellent cup of tea), calm to her flighty, and nearly useless in a fight. Yet he's intrigued by her, and due to some parts necessity and some parts fate,they set off together in her flying boat.
The artwork is gorgeous! From landscape scenes that could be a photograph, to fluid and wonderfully choreographed battles, to the perfect capture of expressions on the character's faces, I loved it all.
The whipped cream and cherry on top for me is the interplay between the main characters. It's funny, and it's also really, really sweet. This is my first Delilah book, and my first Tony Cliff one too. After this one, I've added all the rest to my TO READ list. This is so good!
Here we have the adventures of Delilah, a kick-ass sword-fighting lady who travels the globe, mostly on the run from whomever she robbed, beat-up, or escaped from in the last locale she visited. In a prison in Constantinople, she encounters a Turkish Lieutenant, Mr. Selim. The Lieutenant is refined to her rough (he makes an excellent cup of tea), calm to her flighty, and nearly useless in a fight. Yet he's intrigued by her, and due to some parts necessity and some parts fate,they set off together in her flying boat.
The artwork is gorgeous! From landscape scenes that could be a photograph, to fluid and wonderfully choreographed battles, to the perfect capture of expressions on the character's faces, I loved it all.
The whipped cream and cherry on top for me is the interplay between the main characters. It's funny, and it's also really, really sweet. This is my first Delilah book, and my first Tony Cliff one too. After this one, I've added all the rest to my TO READ list. This is so good!