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ivana_jenna's review against another edition
4.0
Absurd. Amazing. Hooked to see what happens next with the ex Fabletown and Finch Street...
mjwerts's review against another edition
3.0
The introduction to this Deluxe Edition cautions the reader to approach "The Great Fables Crossover" with an open mind, as it is not like a traditional Fables story. While the crossover features many of the beloved characters, the story it tells mostly stands apart from the ongoing mythology. Instead, it sends Snow White and Bigby on a quest to stop the fables from being written out of existence. The result is an esoteric tale that finds fables pairing with literals, aka literary devices, to fight literary genres.
Say what? This was my general feeling while reading this installment, as I often found myself wondering if the allusions were simply over my head or if they would have made more sense were I familiar with the Jack of Fables series as well.
In comparison, the second batch of volumes, telling a side story of Bigby's discovery of a town of werewolves that Bluebeard had been funding, are more in line with the Fables universe. While these volumes don't directly affect the ongoing storylines, they do offer insight into Bigby's pre-Fables years and hint at potential storylines to come.
Not a bad Deluxe Edition, but not my favorite collection either.
Say what? This was my general feeling while reading this installment, as I often found myself wondering if the allusions were simply over my head or if they would have made more sense were I familiar with the Jack of Fables series as well.
In comparison, the second batch of volumes, telling a side story of Bigby's discovery of a town of werewolves that Bluebeard had been funding, are more in line with the Fables universe. While these volumes don't directly affect the ongoing storylines, they do offer insight into Bigby's pre-Fables years and hint at potential storylines to come.
Not a bad Deluxe Edition, but not my favorite collection either.
wouter_dhondt_old's review against another edition
1.0
I'm usually not that fond of crossover events. They always try to be witty and make a caricature of their own characters. Probably to try and showcase their respective series. There are some decent ones, but I've never been blown away by any.
But this one is beyond terrible. A lot of references (I guess) to events from the Jack of Fables series. So if you haven't read that, all you have is confusing drivel that doesn't even get the Fables tone right. I feared I'd have to struggle my way through just to make sure I would not miss anything to continue the main series. That is until I read. I'm up to anything used as a plot device, but it has to serve a purpose.
So didn't finish. I've had more fun at the dentist. Certainly won't be reading the Jack of Fables spin-off series. Only keeping this book as it would otherwise leave a hole in the Fables series on my bookshelf.
But this one is beyond terrible. A lot of references (I guess) to events from the Jack of Fables series. So if you haven't read that, all you have is confusing drivel that doesn't even get the Fables tone right. I feared I'd have to struggle my way through just to make sure I would not miss anything to continue the main series. That is until I read
Spoiler
the rape scene between Jack and Rose Red used for "comic relief"So didn't finish. I've had more fun at the dentist. Certainly won't be reading the Jack of Fables spin-off series. Only keeping this book as it would otherwise leave a hole in the Fables series on my bookshelf.
wouter_dhondt's review against another edition
1.0
I'm usually not that fond of crossover events. They always try to be witty and make a caricature of their own characters. Probably to try and showcase their respective series. There are some decent ones, but I've never been blown away by any.
But this one is beyond terrible. A lot of references (I guess) to events from the Jack of Fables series. So if you haven't read that, all you have is confusing drivel that doesn't even get the Fables tone right. I feared I'd have to struggle my way through just to make sure I would not miss anything to continue the main series. That is until I read. I'm up to anything used as a plot device, but it has to serve a purpose.
So didn't finish. I've had more fun at the dentist. Certainly won't be reading the Jack of Fables spin-off series. Only keeping this book as it would otherwise leave a hole in the Fables series on my bookshelf.
But this one is beyond terrible. A lot of references (I guess) to events from the Jack of Fables series. So if you haven't read that, all you have is confusing drivel that doesn't even get the Fables tone right. I feared I'd have to struggle my way through just to make sure I would not miss anything to continue the main series. That is until I read
Spoiler
the rape scene between Jack and Rose Red used for "comic relief"So didn't finish. I've had more fun at the dentist. Certainly won't be reading the Jack of Fables spin-off series. Only keeping this book as it would otherwise leave a hole in the Fables series on my bookshelf.
bonafidefaygo's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
readerkat727's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
linguana's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the Page Sisters storyline much more when it was just about Jack of Fables. This had some fun moments but ultimately became annoying and silly. On to new adversaries (and let's hope they're better)
kittthecat's review against another edition
2.0
I was hesitant when I saw it was a Fables/Jack of Fables crossover since those typically don’t do it for me anyway.
This had my two least favorite stories and least favorite art in the series thus far.
I still love the series, but this was weak for me.
This had my two least favorite stories and least favorite art in the series thus far.
I still love the series, but this was weak for me.
artfuldanni's review against another edition
2.0
Ugh. The great fables crossover.
If I'd skipped this during my reading of the ultimate editions it would have made almost zero difference as far as the main plot of Fables goes. If Kevin Thorn never returned after Mister Dark destroyed Fabletown I wouldn't have even noticed.
If you're reading the Jack of Fables stories, maybe this is more relevant.
This is a re-read of the Fables comics for me and of I ever re-read them again, I hope my memory does me a solid and reminds me to skip this volume.
I'd have scored it a 1* but the additional bigby and v the werewolves story was enjoyable enough.
If I'd skipped this during my reading of the ultimate editions it would have made almost zero difference as far as the main plot of Fables goes. If Kevin Thorn never returned after Mister Dark destroyed Fabletown I wouldn't have even noticed.
If you're reading the Jack of Fables stories, maybe this is more relevant.
This is a re-read of the Fables comics for me and of I ever re-read them again, I hope my memory does me a solid and reminds me to skip this volume.
I'd have scored it a 1* but the additional bigby and v the werewolves story was enjoyable enough.