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aceinit's review against another edition
5.0
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Remember that time when God abandoned Creation, and two Titans conspired to take his place, which ended with Lucifer fighting for Heaven while Michael kind of skulked because his entire belief system has been upended and he was having a bit of an existential crisis? Then, on the streets of Heaven, Mazikeen kissed a hot waitress and flipped off the whole of the angelic host?Yeah, it was awesome.
Exodus is not about one departure, but many. It is the beginning of the aftermath of God’s departure from his creation. It is the forced migration of immortals from Lucifer’s creation, a caution he exercises after seeing the chaos brought by those seeking to fill God’s shoes. It is a story about gods and what happens if they were to suddenly not be around any more. It is a story about a universe—our universe—upon every molecule of which God has written his name, and what happens when that name begins to fade.
The events of Lucifer’s seventh collected edition are what will drive the story relentlessly towards its final climax and conclusion, with the fate of both Lucifer’s creation and our own at stake.
There is also the introduction of the final major variable to Carey’s story, the long-awaited arrival of Lilith, Adam’s willful first wife and the mother of the Lilim. Though she is only seen in the final pages, the reader already knows that a legendary figure such as Lilith is not going to sit passively by and watch the universe(s) end.
The storytelling remains at the top of its game, and Exodus is filled with memorable moments: Lucifer claiming the seat of the Primium Mobile for himself (sort of) before heading out to face the Titans. Elaine’s moment of profound compassion regarding the lives of an immortal monster and his human foster child. Mazikeen’s confrontation with her mother. Gaudium becoming a beacon of joy and peace.
With Exodus, the world is (or in this case worlds are) changing quickly and permanently. It serves as both a powerhouse of a self-contained story and as the opening battle of Carey’s grand finale. From here on out, nothing will ever be the same again…and the creative team’s fearlessness in tackling such a controversial subject and cast truly takes shape as a masterwork of storytelling.
jayspa65's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Really, you need to begin at the beginning and when you get to the end, stop, as Lewis Carroll would say. Mike Carey is a page-turner, and it's nice to see what he can do with a juicy character like the Devil.
In Exodus, volume 7 of Carey's series showing sympathy for the Devil, God's gone and there are no shortage of beings looking to apply for His vacant position. In order to beat back the applicants, Lucifer himself suits up in defense of Heaven. No, I never thought I'd see the day, either.
The first half of the book dedicates itself to the epic battle between Lucifer and the titans who seek his Father's throne. The second offers a softer story, set up by the Devil's practical decision to boot any immortal who might make a play for Heaven out of his realms, and features the world's most sympathetic and adorable spider demon thingiee named Thole. It's an unusually sweet tale for this series, offering what may be the only positive depiction of family Carey allows in his extended tale of disharmony between Father and Son, and all the more touching for its uniqueness of tone. That Lucifer can still offer such emotional surprises this far into his series explains precisely why I won't be leaving it any time soon.
In Exodus, volume 7 of Carey's series showing sympathy for the Devil, God's gone and there are no shortage of beings looking to apply for His vacant position. In order to beat back the applicants, Lucifer himself suits up in defense of Heaven. No, I never thought I'd see the day, either.
The first half of the book dedicates itself to the epic battle between Lucifer and the titans who seek his Father's throne. The second offers a softer story, set up by the Devil's practical decision to boot any immortal who might make a play for Heaven out of his realms, and features the world's most sympathetic and adorable spider demon thingiee named Thole. It's an unusually sweet tale for this series, offering what may be the only positive depiction of family Carey allows in his extended tale of disharmony between Father and Son, and all the more touching for its uniqueness of tone. That Lucifer can still offer such emotional surprises this far into his series explains precisely why I won't be leaving it any time soon.
mhshokuhi's review against another edition
4.0
مثل همیشه عالی :) آرکهای هر جلد هرچی جلوتر میرن جدیتر میشن و جالبتر و این جلد هم همین رویه رو پیش گرفته بود و آخرش جالب تموم شد و بالاخره لیلیت وارد داستان میشه :)
و همینطور که قبلاً گفتم، آرتهای روز جلد عالی هستن :')
و همینطور که قبلاً گفتم، آرتهای روز جلد عالی هستن :')
psykobilliethekid's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
henrytinker's review
adventurous
dark
medium-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
3.0
cmiller0401's review
4.0
The other immortals vying for God's throne was kinda meh as a story arc.
I enjoyed the story about Thole the stitchglass weaver, very creative. His mean mate was pretty funny.
I enjoyed the story about Thole the stitchglass weaver, very creative. His mean mate was pretty funny.
xterminal's review
4.0
Mike Carey, Lucifer: Exodus (Vertigo, 2005)
God has departed Heaven, and, as Lucifer says, “every god, demon, and tooth fairy will want to step into his shoes.” Thus, once again, Lucifer finds himself on the side of the angels as the first usurpers try to attain the throne. Worse, Lucifer's own realm holds thousands of immortals who might be plotting, so Elaine, Mazikeen, and a small handful of assistants, on Lucifer's orders, must banish the immortals-- or kill them if they resist. (Which begs the question of how one kills an immortal.) While Carey's series has never quite gotten to the complexity level of Gaiman's original Sandman, he's always excelled at plotting, character, and writing, and this is no exception. Another strong entry in the series. ****
God has departed Heaven, and, as Lucifer says, “every god, demon, and tooth fairy will want to step into his shoes.” Thus, once again, Lucifer finds himself on the side of the angels as the first usurpers try to attain the throne. Worse, Lucifer's own realm holds thousands of immortals who might be plotting, so Elaine, Mazikeen, and a small handful of assistants, on Lucifer's orders, must banish the immortals-- or kill them if they resist. (Which begs the question of how one kills an immortal.) While Carey's series has never quite gotten to the complexity level of Gaiman's original Sandman, he's always excelled at plotting, character, and writing, and this is no exception. Another strong entry in the series. ****
lordofthemoon's review
4.0
God has left his creation, possibly forever. Two Titans spot that there is a vacuum at the heart of Creation and attempt to usurp his power for themselves. Lucifer and his brother Michael must combine their forces and join with that of the Host of the Silver City to try and defeat them. Later, for reasons not yet explained, Lucifer decides to purge all immortal beings from his own Creation, and dispatches the Elaine Belloc of the Sisters of Mercy to ensure that it is done. This second part of the book tells the story of some of the encounters that Elaine and her team have while carrying out the Maker's commands.
This is very much a book of two halves. The first is epic on a grand scale, with the fate of Creation at stake, while the second is much more personal and, for me, the better half of the book. That is narrated by one of the immortal creatures to be evicted and his story, along with that of the Human boy that be befriends, is poignant and moving. And the cliffhanger at the end of the book is certainly one that I wasn't expecting.
After a slow start, the Lucifer books have become fast-paced and gripping with a deep internal mythology that draws not only on the Judeo-Christian tradition, but that of other cultures as well. They make for great reading.
This is very much a book of two halves. The first is epic on a grand scale, with the fate of Creation at stake, while the second is much more personal and, for me, the better half of the book. That is narrated by one of the immortal creatures to be evicted and his story, along with that of the Human boy that be befriends, is poignant and moving. And the cliffhanger at the end of the book is certainly one that I wasn't expecting.
After a slow start, the Lucifer books have become fast-paced and gripping with a deep internal mythology that draws not only on the Judeo-Christian tradition, but that of other cultures as well. They make for great reading.
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