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kadyhart's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
very different from what i normally enjoy, but i am ALWAYS down to expand my horizons! had to read this for a class and not disappointed at all, honestly a great time overall! also, this definitely is making me want to buy a bunch of super hero comics i forgot how fun comics were to read!
flowerbinsh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Read as a requirement for my Queer Genre class.
Within the first few sections, I honestly didn’t think I was going to like this comic. I’m not huge on extremely graphic content, and I was a little out off by it at first. But I think that’s kind of a part of the point Horn is making. This uncomfortableness Western culture has surrounding sex and kink between consenting adults is what leads to this dystopian society focused on reformation and the policing of “true” womanhood. While I still don’t think this comic is for me, I loved the concept and the message it has so much that I think it deserves its rating.
To focus on the actual story, however, I think the plot is a little rushed. I wished we spent more time with the characters’ past and motivations. They feel like plot developments rather than people. I also wish we got a little more world building about how this governmental structure started. What’s the time line? What are important historical events in this fictional world?
I know there are more volumes, so they could potentially cover all of these questions and concerns, but not everyone is going to continue a series for the sake of answers. These questions should be answered from the beginning, or at least be given a reason for the secrecy so it feels more like a cliffhanger than neglecting the reader’s experience.
Within the first few sections, I honestly didn’t think I was going to like this comic. I’m not huge on extremely graphic content, and I was a little out off by it at first. But I think that’s kind of a part of the point Horn is making. This uncomfortableness Western culture has surrounding sex and kink between consenting adults is what leads to this dystopian society focused on reformation and the policing of “true” womanhood. While I still don’t think this comic is for me, I loved the concept and the message it has so much that I think it deserves its rating.
To focus on the actual story, however, I think the plot is a little rushed. I wished we spent more time with the characters’ past and motivations. They feel like plot developments rather than people. I also wish we got a little more world building about how this governmental structure started. What’s the time line? What are important historical events in this fictional world?
I know there are more volumes, so they could potentially cover all of these questions and concerns, but not everyone is going to continue a series for the sake of answers. These questions should be answered from the beginning, or at least be given a reason for the secrecy so it feels more like a cliffhanger than neglecting the reader’s experience.
infusedchai's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
absolutely obsessed with this book had so much fun reading it for class.
Graphic: Torture, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Sexual content
percival_whyborne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
viperbrowncoat's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
coleycole's review
5.0
Dystopian puritan sci fi future where the rebels are sex workers, queer folx and other kinky people, set in San Francisco. Great pacing, characters, setting and plot. Can't wait to read more.
jazminrose's review against another edition
5.0
From the intro, by Morgan M. Page:
“But Horn also makes real - in a way Atwood never could - that the resistance will be led by hookers, queers, trans people, and women of colour in full leathers.”
I absolutely LOVED this graphic novel. Everything is just so good. The characters, the story, the humour, the art. Highly recommend.
cw: torture
“But Horn also makes real - in a way Atwood never could - that the resistance will be led by hookers, queers, trans people, and women of colour in full leathers.”
I absolutely LOVED this graphic novel. Everything is just so good. The characters, the story, the humour, the art. Highly recommend.
cw: torture
larnrosemurgy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75