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lbarsk's review
4.0
A bit tough for me to get into at the beginning but WOW WOW WOW I'm hooked now. It's compelling because it's just-this-side-of-plausible and is so obviously pro-woman, no matter what kind of woman you are. LET ME GO FIND BOOK TWO STAT
livvvvvvvvvvv6's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
charlottemarston's review
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This book is so funny as it is so true I especially like the part between where the comics would have ended which is full of funny little products that sound true. Recommend having some girl pop tunes in the background
marieintheraw's review
4.0
First off. I'm so happy I got to read this. I'm so happy this exists. It's diverse and feminist and despite being a dystopian feels very real. The description in the synopsis saying "Think Margaret Atwood meets Inglourious Bastards" is very truthful. It met all the expectations I had for it.
I received an e-copy of this through Net-Galley for an honest review.
I received an e-copy of this through Net-Galley for an honest review.
celtic_oracle's review
2.0
I like what they were trying to do with the book (and I *love* the fake ad pages), but it took too long to get started (if I had been buying these as single issues, I wouldn't have made it to book 3).
Also, I am quite simply not a fan of non-superhero violence in comics. The unreality of superheroes somehow makes it easier to distance myself. Can't do it here; didn't like it. I won't be buying Volume 2.
Also, I am quite simply not a fan of non-superhero violence in comics. The unreality of superheroes somehow makes it easier to distance myself. Can't do it here; didn't like it. I won't be buying Volume 2.
danileighta's review
4.0
It's a violent and, at times, gruesome book, but damn I loved it. Women are sent to "Bitch Planet" (BP) if they are "insubordinate" in some way (including being angry and aggressive when you find out your male partner is cheating on you, apparently). Basically, the planet is a violent prison, but there is a subversive river of revolution that's quietly flowing. As the powers that be ask for a sports team to be formed on BP for a bloody game called duemila, where the women will challenge established male teams, the revolution starts to grow. I'm so excited to see where this all leads to!
Be prepared for violence, nudity, sexual assault and implied assault, though, and give it a miss if that's too much; there are lots of kick-ass, female-forward series out there.
Be prepared for violence, nudity, sexual assault and implied assault, though, and give it a miss if that's too much; there are lots of kick-ass, female-forward series out there.