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wilbe's review against another edition
4.0
This was a dark story. It has light over tunes and mellow happiness. The puppet w ho likes saves the world.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer Complete Edition' is the kind of hilarious mashup that I really like, and it was done with just the right sort of wit and style.
We start with a recap of the Pinocchio story, for those not familiar with the original book. Cricket is a ghost, Pinocchio was found by a woodcutter, etc. Then things get strange as we find Geppetto has been killed by vampires and Pinocchio finds himself seeking revenge. He stakes them with his nose, which means while he's fighting them, he has to keep lying so his nose will grow. Of course, the vampires turn to ash, so the townspeople think he's lying about the vampires (even though his nose doesn't grow when he tells them). There is a ghost cricket, a aged fairy, a quartet of creepy rabbits and an army of puppets all to help him out.
I love that they rooted it in the old novel. There is even a pretty hilarious puppet version of Hamlet. It's got it's funny moments, but it's also got some serious ones. My review copy was generous, but only included about half of the 500+ page book. Based on the half I read, it's totally worth it, even if the second half were to be a bomb (and I suspect this is definitely not the case). Brilliant writing by Van Jensen and equally brilliant art by Dusty Higgins.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this great graphic novel.
We start with a recap of the Pinocchio story, for those not familiar with the original book. Cricket is a ghost, Pinocchio was found by a woodcutter, etc. Then things get strange as we find Geppetto has been killed by vampires and Pinocchio finds himself seeking revenge. He stakes them with his nose, which means while he's fighting them, he has to keep lying so his nose will grow. Of course, the vampires turn to ash, so the townspeople think he's lying about the vampires (even though his nose doesn't grow when he tells them). There is a ghost cricket, a aged fairy, a quartet of creepy rabbits and an army of puppets all to help him out.
I love that they rooted it in the old novel. There is even a pretty hilarious puppet version of Hamlet. It's got it's funny moments, but it's also got some serious ones. My review copy was generous, but only included about half of the 500+ page book. Based on the half I read, it's totally worth it, even if the second half were to be a bomb (and I suspect this is definitely not the case). Brilliant writing by Van Jensen and equally brilliant art by Dusty Higgins.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this great graphic novel.
karliclover's review against another edition
4.0
This was really good! I loved the big reveal near the end. And the art is super nice, and it sometimes reminded me of Mike Mignola's.
ladyofthelake68's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
grid's review against another edition
4.0
Better than expected, but still pretty much exactly what you'd expect.
roxanamalinachirila's review against another edition
4.0
I had too much fun reading this, enough to forgive it taking place at one point of time in Wallachia's high mountains, with perilous cliffs that one can fall off at any second (that's a bit like saying "they nearly froze to death on one of California's icebergs).
Exciting story, fun characters, enjoyable, recommended.
Exciting story, fun characters, enjoyable, recommended.
kf21's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
girlonmangostreet's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
localcourtjester's review against another edition
5.0
Daaaaamn.
I wish this graphic novel had a somewhat less-ridiculous name because trying to tell someone you've become really emotionally invested in a graphic novel called "Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer" is a little ridiculous.
That said, I loved this graphic novel, would 100% recommend.
I wish this graphic novel had a somewhat less-ridiculous name because trying to tell someone you've become really emotionally invested in a graphic novel called "Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer" is a little ridiculous.
That said, I loved this graphic novel, would 100% recommend.