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littleelfman's review against another edition
4.0
With a look at where all the 'GO GO GO' mentality might take us, along with overbearing governments and corporations who want to control and insist on conformity, as well as our constant desire to have things abbreviated so we can do more, say more, consume more... Decelerate Blue is a reminder that sometimes what's best is to slow down, appreciate the world. Maybe read a book.
soupdumpling's review against another edition
DNF at page 17
A queer womxn love story in a dystopic future including a resistance and rebellion? I wanted nothing more than to fall in love of this story -- and yet even right from the start, I'm disappointed. I suppose I set myself up for this one though: what did I expect from two cisgender straight white men writing about queer womxn, classism, and revolution? Imagined fantasy that would only appeal to others in the same position of privilege.
A queer womxn love story in a dystopic future including a resistance and rebellion? I wanted nothing more than to fall in love of this story -- and yet even right from the start, I'm disappointed. I suppose I set myself up for this one though: what did I expect from two cisgender straight white men writing about queer womxn, classism, and revolution? Imagined fantasy that would only appeal to others in the same position of privilege.
amelietajanturcotte's review
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kieranl's review
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this. It was a beautifully written and complex story.
krissyronan's review against another edition
3.0
Social commentary, very engaging. I struggled following some of the visual passages, but that is more likely about my limited graphic novel reading.
orangerful's review against another edition
3.0
Another commentary on our short-attention span world. I liked the ideas here but I wish it had a little more to it all. I never felt like I got to know Angela and Gladys as well as I could have.
Still, some cool themes and ideas to talk about.
Still, some cool themes and ideas to talk about.
gabbyshriner's review
So the author of this graphic novel is also a playwright and it felt like it, and not in a good way. It takes place in a future that is fast-paced, and the main character joins a group of rebels who want to.. slow down and go back to the way things were, musicality of language, being more in the present, etc. etc. It just... really feels like someone who thought that they had an awesome idea for a dystopian story in a creative writing class and they went with it, like an even more dull 1984. Incredibly meh
nattycran's review against another edition
4.0
I have endless mixed feelings about this book.
First, I have to admit that I picked this book up due to confusion. It is written by Adam Rapp. I confused him with Anthony Rapp, the first Mark Cohen in RENT. My favorite character in one of my all time favorite shows. Of course I would read that! Instead, ADAM Rapp is a Chicagoan and therefore even more relatable to me (Go Cubs!). So good on Adam.
The book itself is beautiful. And I don't just mean Mike Cavallaro's art. The edges of the pages are light blue. The whole thing is so on point that it is almost too perfect.
Now there is the rub. At times it felt a little preachy. Not so much that it was unenjoyable, but enough that I caught myself rolling my eyes a few times. It is what it is.
More importantly, the themes of this book are so important. I know I will will sound very old, but the way we use language is so important. Decelerate Blue reflects that value back at the reader in a very 1984 bent with a flavor of Les Misérables. It was beautiful. While it works for me as a graphic novel, I do think I would love to see Decelerate Blue in novel form. A bit more backstory and a map of the new cities/regions (double Missouri made me snort red wine out of my nose) would be really helpful to the reader.
The ending is definitely not for children. While the burgeoning lesbian romance will probably stop basic parents in their tracks, it is actually the sweetest plot point in the story. The Jonestown/suicide elements were more questionable. Obviously. 👭👩❤️👩👩❤️💋👩
First, I have to admit that I picked this book up due to confusion. It is written by Adam Rapp. I confused him with Anthony Rapp, the first Mark Cohen in RENT. My favorite character in one of my all time favorite shows. Of course I would read that! Instead, ADAM Rapp is a Chicagoan and therefore even more relatable to me (Go Cubs!). So good on Adam.
The book itself is beautiful. And I don't just mean Mike Cavallaro's art. The edges of the pages are light blue. The whole thing is so on point that it is almost too perfect.
Now there is the rub. At times it felt a little preachy. Not so much that it was unenjoyable, but enough that I caught myself rolling my eyes a few times. It is what it is.
More importantly, the themes of this book are so important. I know I will will sound very old, but the way we use language is so important. Decelerate Blue reflects that value back at the reader in a very 1984 bent with a flavor of Les Misérables. It was beautiful. While it works for me as a graphic novel, I do think I would love to see Decelerate Blue in novel form. A bit more backstory and a map of the new cities/regions (double Missouri made me snort red wine out of my nose) would be really helpful to the reader.
The ending is definitely not for children. While the burgeoning lesbian romance will probably stop basic parents in their tracks, it is actually the sweetest plot point in the story. The Jonestown/suicide elements were more questionable. Obviously. 👭👩❤️👩👩❤️💋👩
rayraymakay's review
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0