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barrybj's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
storyorc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.5
It's easy to see how these issues seeded something excellent. This pile of weeds has more soul than me. His desire to quit life and be one with the green is highly relatable and his origin reveal was both unnerving and tragic.
Sidekick Abby is fine, though unremarkable, but her husband Matt is starved of character development, leaving him just gross and annoying. Backstory for them and how they know Alec/ST may help. The end implies Matt may become more interesting in his next appearance too. Someone I hope never to see again, however, was the final villain. He brought only confusion and the punchworthy quirk of speaking in rhyming verse. Autistic kids are featured heavily in the last arc too, dipping between real characters and curiosities to increase Abby's likeability.
Overall, I'm looking forward to more emotional depth from my new favorite shrubbery. Curious what kind of villains will target a swamp so he can fight them.
Sidekick Abby is fine, though unremarkable, but her husband Matt is starved of character development, leaving him just gross and annoying. Backstory for them and how they know Alec/ST may help. The end implies Matt may become more interesting in his next appearance too. Someone I hope never to see again, however, was the final villain. He brought only confusion and the punchworthy quirk of speaking in rhyming verse. Autistic kids are featured heavily in the last arc too, dipping between real characters and curiosities to increase Abby's likeability.
Overall, I'm looking forward to more emotional depth from my new favorite shrubbery. Curious what kind of villains will target a swamp so he can fight them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Child abuse and Rape
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