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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
By the end, I was enjoying the story and I would like to read more, but I haaaaate the art in this. It is so sloppy and unpolished! Nobody looks attractive, which kind of works for Cinder, but not for Cress! Aw no way cute little Cress, you look like Roger Klotz from that cartoon “Doug”!! (They all do, pinpoint eyes and all.) And Scarlet has BLACK hair?! Has the author never heard of screentones or shades of grey? (Did she dye her hair and I forgot? If so they should remind us cuz this just looks WRONG.) Also there was literally a frame where a bunch of people were walking down a hallway and they were stick figures with no feet. Now, I love me a toony art style, but give me something like Kate Beaton that has some style to it, and not just lazy and ugly.
I don’t claim I could do better by any means, but it’s a shame when there’s such a rich universe of source material and the art just doesn’t seem to be even trying to do it justice.
I don’t claim I could do better by any means, but it’s a shame when there’s such a rich universe of source material and the art just doesn’t seem to be even trying to do it justice.
Pretty great as far as graphic novels go. I love the writing, especially using Iko as the narrator, but I wasn't very impressed with the illustrator's style. Storyline was average, though obviously being a graphic novel naturally waters down the complexity compared to the Lunar chronicles. NOT a fan of the Iko-Liam thing, that felt very forced and "well she has to be with somebody-esque." Would've been much more impressed if Ms. Meyer had continued exploring the android humanity concept with an android+android relationship.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
‘Wires and Nerve’ is my first introduction to the series called the Lunar Chronicles collection. Wow! This is great read! The characters have unusual depth for a comic book plot, and the story is multi-dimensional and complex. There has been some messy ethical situations previously which the characters in this comic are mopping up. However, it was clear to me this graphic comic book is actually book five in the series and not the start of the series because of missing plot points. ‘Wires and Nerve’ is part one of this graphic novel collection though.
The previous books in the series are: Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, Winter, plus some additional short stories. They are not graphic novels, but are regular printed texts. I have not read any of them. I got curious enough to look up these other books because ‘Wires and Nerve’ is clearly picking up previous storylines. This graphic comic collection does explain to new readers somewhat obliquely what previously occurred from ‘Cinder’ to ‘Winter’, but I sensed there was a lot missing from the partial and extremely brief references to the characters’ histories. I suspect a bit of the earlier books have been spoiled as well. From the synopsis of ‘Cinder’, for example, she is a mechanic. In this graphic comic, Cinder is a queen. Obviously, in starting with ‘Wires and Nerve’, I have missed a great deal that went on in book one of the Lunar Chronicles.
Regardless, I liked what I saw. There apparently was some sort of war earlier, and Iko, an android, is stepping up to save Queen Cinder’s peace treaty with earth. Hybrid monsters, which were created by an earlier lunar queen, are wreaking havoc on earth threatening the treaty. Iko has decided to hunt them quietly, not letting earth authorities know because she wants to avoid publicizing the presence of the murderous monster-wolf packs and scaring earthen even more than they already are. She also is battling prejudice against androids, too. Her feelings are hurt when people see her as nothing but a mindless computer program, but she pushes on to help Queen Cinder.
There are a lot of other characters peripheral to Iko’s activities. Some are in service to Queen Cinder as military guardians and advisors, and some are retired. There are a number of handsome men who obviously are or will be romantic prospects to the various heroines. But in this book, Iko is at the center of the story.
This is a fun and entertaining graphic comic, and I liked it, but I would not recommend starting the series here. I suspect readers must begin with [b:Cinder|36381037|Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)|Marissa Meyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1507557775s/36381037.jpg|15545385].
The previous books in the series are: Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, Winter, plus some additional short stories. They are not graphic novels, but are regular printed texts. I have not read any of them. I got curious enough to look up these other books because ‘Wires and Nerve’ is clearly picking up previous storylines. This graphic comic collection does explain to new readers somewhat obliquely what previously occurred from ‘Cinder’ to ‘Winter’, but I sensed there was a lot missing from the partial and extremely brief references to the characters’ histories. I suspect a bit of the earlier books have been spoiled as well. From the synopsis of ‘Cinder’, for example, she is a mechanic. In this graphic comic, Cinder is a queen. Obviously, in starting with ‘Wires and Nerve’, I have missed a great deal that went on in book one of the Lunar Chronicles.
Regardless, I liked what I saw. There apparently was some sort of war earlier, and Iko, an android, is stepping up to save Queen Cinder’s peace treaty with earth. Hybrid monsters, which were created by an earlier lunar queen, are wreaking havoc on earth threatening the treaty. Iko has decided to hunt them quietly, not letting earth authorities know because she wants to avoid publicizing the presence of the murderous monster-wolf packs and scaring earthen even more than they already are. She also is battling prejudice against androids, too. Her feelings are hurt when people see her as nothing but a mindless computer program, but she pushes on to help Queen Cinder.
There are a lot of other characters peripheral to Iko’s activities. Some are in service to Queen Cinder as military guardians and advisors, and some are retired. There are a number of handsome men who obviously are or will be romantic prospects to the various heroines. But in this book, Iko is at the center of the story.
This is a fun and entertaining graphic comic, and I liked it, but I would not recommend starting the series here. I suspect readers must begin with [b:Cinder|36381037|Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)|Marissa Meyer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1507557775s/36381037.jpg|15545385].
This may be my favorite addition to the Lunar Chronicles series since Cinder! Iko has always been one if the best characters and I loved getting the story from her point if view. her personality is wildly entertaining as was the plot of the novel! Very well written and always more intriguing with each turn if the page. The fact that this is a graphic novel made the story more real and immediate as well which makes me enjoy it all the more. If you love the rest of the series you definitely can't miss this!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It's definitely a promising start to the series. I love how we were introduced to each hero at the beginning and told the story or situation without it being boring for a graphic novel. Definitely continuing it.
Overlooked android //
A hero in her own right //
Comprehending love
A hero in her own right //
Comprehending love
Dang it, Marissa Meyer! You got me again! Set months after the events of Winter, we see the crew of the Rampion adjusting to their new positions of authority. Mostly we're focused on Iko, the android from the original series as she hunts and apprehends rogue wolf/human hybrids. Even though I'm not a big fan of the artwork, I did enjoy this book and I was happy to see Iko take center stage. Going to read the rest of it. I'm curious to see how this plays out!