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urlphantomhive's review against another edition
2.0
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I have trouble describing what I just read. It was a mix of so many different story, both set in the present and the past that I had great trouble distilling the story from the pages. It sounded interesting enough though. Two FBI agents, still struggling with the aftermath of their previous case, are called to investigate a warehouse. Something strange and deadly is certainly going on.
I had the feeling it tries to be to much different things and therefore, it sort of fails at all of them, if that makes any sense. Also, I didn't really like that the ending was so open, I have to read the second and possibly more volumes to get even some kind of closure. The artwork was okay, but nothing special. I just felt like it didn't live up to its potential.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I have trouble describing what I just read. It was a mix of so many different story, both set in the present and the past that I had great trouble distilling the story from the pages. It sounded interesting enough though. Two FBI agents, still struggling with the aftermath of their previous case, are called to investigate a warehouse. Something strange and deadly is certainly going on.
I had the feeling it tries to be to much different things and therefore, it sort of fails at all of them, if that makes any sense. Also, I didn't really like that the ending was so open, I have to read the second and possibly more volumes to get even some kind of closure. The artwork was okay, but nothing special. I just felt like it didn't live up to its potential.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
barb4ry1's review against another edition
4.0
RTC, but if you like slow-burn horror graphic novels, consider this one.
geekraver's review against another edition
4.0
I actually found this a really interesting setup with some good Ennis-ean horror elements and social commentary. Unfortunately the full series of 12 issues was more disappointing. The plot is muddled and confusing with sections of dialog -sometimes in a single frame - quite unintelligible. Still, overall an enjoyable read; not Preacher level by any means but frankly better than The Boys IMO and way better than the average dreck.
bstratton's review against another edition
4.0
My first exposure to Garth Ennis was in the HELLBLAZER “Dangerous Habits” storyline, as it was coming out an issue at a time. I was a tremendous fan of his for years, but I stopped following him when he started veering a little too far into edgelord territory. I haven’t read much of his more recent stuff, but this felt like a return to form: brutal, nasty, and unflinching; not punching down, but socking you square in the teeth. Truly horrifying, and I mean that as a compliment.
liz_a_k's review against another edition
4.0
Read this as single issues, but it's probably way easier to follow if you read the whole volume at once. For the record, I would not call this a complete arc. The story keeps on keeping on in the next issues.
If you don't like being confused, or being disturbed by disturbing nonsense, or the sneaking suspicion that quite a bit of what you just read might not be all that relevant to the overall story arc, then just skip this book.
I'm enjoying this messed up nightmare ride to... possibly nowhere? Whatever. I'm down.
If you don't like being confused, or being disturbed by disturbing nonsense, or the sneaking suspicion that quite a bit of what you just read might not be all that relevant to the overall story arc, then just skip this book.
I'm enjoying this messed up nightmare ride to... possibly nowhere? Whatever. I'm down.
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
3.0
This was my first time trying anything by Garth Ennis after being disappointed by Preacher a while back, so I wasn't sure what to expect, and even now, having read this, I'm not entirely certain how I feel about it! There's a lot of good, and a lot of bad, too, to be unpacked in this graphic novel.
The good:
- interesting characters
- diversity (2 queer MCs, multiple POC characters)
- interesting social commentary on the current sociopolitical climate in the US and how it affects minorities
- a few really creepy and/or disturbing scenes
The bad:
- you're immediately thrown into a bizarre scenario with no back story or information about what's happening
- there's very little "logic" to what's happening (i.e., how are people chosen? who "deserves" it and who doesn't?)
- volume 1's ending feels very abrupt and premature
So, all in all, this is a pretty mixed bag, but I'm intrigued enough to say I think I'd like to read volume 2 sometime, and the things that I did like about this graphic novel have me weighing the possibility of giving Preacher another try while I wait.
Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
The good:
- interesting characters
- diversity (2 queer MCs, multiple POC characters)
- interesting social commentary on the current sociopolitical climate in the US and how it affects minorities
- a few really creepy and/or disturbing scenes
The bad:
- you're immediately thrown into a bizarre scenario with no back story or information about what's happening
- there's very little "logic" to what's happening (i.e., how are people chosen? who "deserves" it and who doesn't?)
- volume 1's ending feels very abrupt and premature
So, all in all, this is a pretty mixed bag, but I'm intrigued enough to say I think I'd like to read volume 2 sometime, and the things that I did like about this graphic novel have me weighing the possibility of giving Preacher another try while I wait.
Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
allieeww's review against another edition
4.0
...the fuck did I just read? My heart is pounding, my goodness this was freaky.
allieeww's review against another edition
2.0
The art is amazing, the story is very confusing.
I like the strong female characters and the LGBT representation.
I don't get turned off easily from scary or gory plotlines, but I have a hard time with little kids, and this has that. It's not enjoyable to read about, even in the "I'm completely disgusted" kind of way.
I like the strong female characters and the LGBT representation.
I don't get turned off easily from scary or gory plotlines, but I have a hard time with little kids, and this has that. It's not enjoyable to read about, even in the "I'm completely disgusted" kind of way.
sabrinarenee's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
glitterandtwang's review against another edition
3.0
Glad to see Garth Ennis taking a break from violence and shock for its own sake and exploring something a little more.. metaphysical, I guess? I'm not quite sure. I am definitely interested to see where this goes.