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3.39 AVERAGE
3.39 AVERAGE
Yeah, this one's a hard no.
Now, I've read every single issue of the BRZRKR comic series that this book is based on, and I catch the references. And no, no one will ever mistake any issue of that series as Important Literature. But the comic has two things going for it that are completely missing here.
The first is, the series tells a story and for the most part, it's clear and understandable. The second is, the series is written well. Not overwritten, not underwritten. Not fantastic, but not terrible.
This book though? I have no idea how much—if any—input Reeves had in it, and I do get the impression they wanted to both broaden and deepen the mythos of Unute (aka B) which isn't a bad thing. But—and again, I'm guessing here, but I'm guessing China Miéville is the sole writer—the various narrative voices in this book, because we're literally bouncing from narrator to narrator, is both confusing as hell, as well as terribly written.
I tried, because I'm a fan of the comic. I really tried.
But with every book that ultimately ends up a DNF, there's a point where I stop reading and just ask myself, "do I care what happens next? Have I cared at any point in this story?" And if the answers are "no" to both, as they were with this book, I stop reading.
But you know what? Typically, I still usually keep the book, or donate it. This one? This one's getting returned for a refund.
No rating, because of the DNF.
Now, I've read every single issue of the BRZRKR comic series that this book is based on, and I catch the references. And no, no one will ever mistake any issue of that series as Important Literature. But the comic has two things going for it that are completely missing here.
The first is, the series tells a story and for the most part, it's clear and understandable. The second is, the series is written well. Not overwritten, not underwritten. Not fantastic, but not terrible.
This book though? I have no idea how much—if any—input Reeves had in it, and I do get the impression they wanted to both broaden and deepen the mythos of Unute (aka B) which isn't a bad thing. But—and again, I'm guessing here, but I'm guessing China Miéville is the sole writer—the various narrative voices in this book, because we're literally bouncing from narrator to narrator, is both confusing as hell, as well as terribly written.
I tried, because I'm a fan of the comic. I really tried.
But with every book that ultimately ends up a DNF, there's a point where I stop reading and just ask myself, "do I care what happens next? Have I cared at any point in this story?" And if the answers are "no" to both, as they were with this book, I stop reading.
But you know what? Typically, I still usually keep the book, or donate it. This one? This one's getting returned for a refund.
No rating, because of the DNF.
DNF'd at 30%
I tried really hard to get through it but it was painful. I don't think the style of writing or story was for me, personally.
I tried really hard to get through it but it was painful. I don't think the style of writing or story was for me, personally.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
very unique and interesting for what it is, a novel adaptation of a comic book character created by keanu reeves. love mieville, and i think a lot of the bad reviews are from people not as familiar with his work. keanu is on the record stating that china pretty much just took his world and character and wrote a completely original story using them, so if you’re expecting something actually written by keanu, you’re in for a surprise.
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
Really interesting book that takes an interesting premise and RUNS, China Miéville will never be boring. Weird and loud and confusing in a good way. The characters are good too. I thought the ending could have had more finality, but maybe that’s setting up another, or maybe it’s a commentary on the book’s themes, whateva
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes