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marissagoodell92's review
challenging
dark
sad
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? No
4.5
nickscoby's review
4.0
I'm kind of glad that I don't remember too much from the original non-graphic form of this book because I was able to come into this one fresh. First, let's step back and admire how this story was written almost FORTY YEARS AGO. I mean . . . so original and fresh. The fact that it hasn't been optioned as a screenplay is just scandalous. It is true that the content is fairly complex and it is a bit difficult to keep track of some of the characters. Further, this is not a Hollywood-type story where the white guy suddenly develops a heart of gold at the end. Spoiler alert: he's still a racist, sexist pig at the end. This book would make a great companion with the show, "Underground."
By the way, the graphics themselves are truly gorgeous.
By the way, the graphics themselves are truly gorgeous.
irisdagmar's review
2.0
The book blew my mind and I would highly recommend it. This adaptation was a chore. I did not like the artwork and could not finish it. The illustrations felt sloppy and inconsistent.
kat703's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
ellenigraves's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
reilytribble's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.0
i really enjoyed reading this graphic novel but i think i would have gotten more out of the original novel. i will have to read it to compare. the story was really good but i don’t know if it was the format or if its the same in the novel as well, it felt choppy. maybe that’s to portray the quick shifts between the time periods, but it didn’t feel right to me. the illustrations definitely portrayed the horrific scenes well, but i think traditional novels are more my speed.
birdiaaaa's review
dark
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
5.0