fromtiffany's review

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dark funny reflective 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? Yes

4.0

carroq's review

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3.0

This book is an anthology of 16 short stories. There are four main sections: love, hate, fear, and fate. Each of these sections contains four stories related to the theme.

For the most part, I enjoyed the stories. The writing and the art vary quite a bit, which is both a strength and a weakness of this type of book. It makes it possible for a reader to be exposed to an array of creators and content, sampling small amounts that might launch them into a creator's other works.

None of the stories in this anthology were awful. The only one that really impressed me was "Spin" because it is able to tell a story and show the connection to a theme without using any dialogue or exposition. The art conveys everything the reader needs to know and does so wonderfully.

The book exists in a sort of limbo for me. I like the concept behind it, and most of the stories are pretty good. But it didn't leave much of an impression on me.

scorpstar77's review

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5.0

A collection of short comic works, four each on four themes of four-letter words: love, hate, fear, and fate. Some creators I'd never heard of, and some were creators I already love (i.e., Chynna Clugston). All were excellent. The story that stands out the most in my mind is the one where Fate is drug into a meeting with God's new marketing team, who have decided that he needs a new image. HILARIOUS. Also, the first story in love, which has no dialogue at all, just artwork, was fabulous and sweet and poignant - I was very impressed by that. Loved Chynna's stuff, as always, and also Andi Watson's. Good collection, easy to read, fun stuff!

margaretann84's review

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3.0

Some of the stories are okay, but most of them are dull. The best of the bunch is "Bear."

starlitstorm's review

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2.0

There were some really lovely moments in this collection, but overall, I didn't find it completely captivating at any point. A lot of the stories felt incomplete or rushed. I would've liked to see a little more detail.

library_brandy's review

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3.0

As with any collection, some hits, some misses. Not a bad read, but not one I'm likely to pass along to everyone I meet, either.
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