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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
"The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the whores and politicians will look up and shout 'save us!'...And I'll look down, and whisper 'no.'"
I love those opening lines so much, and it really sets the mood for the book, plus gets you in Rorschach's head. This was such a different kind of superhero book - the heroes and villains weren't perfectly black and white cases of good and evil, and the ending was, to me, so unexpected for its genre. Definitely looking forward to seeing what Moore brings to [b:V for Vendetta|5805|V for Vendetta|Alan Moore|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1343668985s/5805.jpg|392838] and [b:The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1|297627|The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1 (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, #1)|Alan Moore|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327894724s/297627.jpg|797]!
I love those opening lines so much, and it really sets the mood for the book, plus gets you in Rorschach's head. This was such a different kind of superhero book - the heroes and villains weren't perfectly black and white cases of good and evil, and the ending was, to me, so unexpected for its genre. Definitely looking forward to seeing what Moore brings to [b:V for Vendetta|5805|V for Vendetta|Alan Moore|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1343668985s/5805.jpg|392838] and [b:The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1|297627|The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1 (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, #1)|Alan Moore|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327894724s/297627.jpg|797]!
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i think i maybe like concepts and ideas here more than the execution. was thrown very very off by the comedian reveal stuff and laurie + sally's feelings about it. ozymandias felt like he came out of noooowhere!! also chapters 4, 6, and 9 were definitely my favorites !
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Blood, Murder, War
I didn't love it, but I appreciate it. It was well done.
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Re-reading, in honor of the movie coming out in March, for which I have high hopes.
This is the ultimate graphic novel, but I admit it was a shock at first to deal with what look like cheesy comic book graphics. (Especially compared to the sleek, stylized, modern look of so many graphic novels available these days.) In the end, though, the plot is remarkably enhanced by the art. In what other book form can a lack of dialogue convey so much? The expressions of the characters are priceless.
If you've read it once, I recommend a second pass – the plot progression and side stories are so much clearer, and the motivations of the characters is easier to follow.
This is the ultimate graphic novel, but I admit it was a shock at first to deal with what look like cheesy comic book graphics. (Especially compared to the sleek, stylized, modern look of so many graphic novels available these days.) In the end, though, the plot is remarkably enhanced by the art. In what other book form can a lack of dialogue convey so much? The expressions of the characters are priceless.
If you've read it once, I recommend a second pass – the plot progression and side stories are so much clearer, and the motivations of the characters is easier to follow.
Better than I expected given the way it was presented to me over the years by fans, but at the end of the day I feel like Watchmen is similar to Donnie Darko - the impact is lessened if you didn't read it at around 16.
Alan Moore creates a world which is so different from ours, but is exactly the America we know. The heroes cruelty portray the American state and the almost comedic attitude towards violence it carries towards it's own citizens and the world. One of the great modern American stories.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes