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noeliasreadings's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Me ha gustado pero si hubieran hecho otro volumen más habría estado mejor. El final se me ha hecho muy rápido, sin mucha explicación más allá de un par de imágenes y hubiera estado bien tener algo más. Aún así no le pondría 3 estrellas porque el arte me parece precioso y la historia me parece muy bonita. Ellos me parecen muy bonitos más bien😂.
Me alegro de haberme encontrado con esta novela por casualidad porque es que ha sido de leerla en poco tiempo sin poder parar.
Me alegro de haberme encontrado con esta novela por casualidad porque es que ha sido de leerla en poco tiempo sin poder parar.
jess_mango's review against another edition
3.0
This is my 2nd graphic novel by Kid Toussaint. A couple of months ago, I read [b:Elles - tome 1 - La nouvelle|57986842|Elles - tome 1 - La nouvelle(s)|Kid Toussaint|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1620553449l/57986842._SX50_.jpg|90863672] and enjoyed it, so when given the chance to check out his other book I said "why not?". In this book, we see a young woman who falls in love with an android. AND, not everyone likes it. The concept was interesting bu this book didn't fully hold my interest the whole way through. I found it a bit dry in parts and really wanted more of the cleverness that I saw in Elle.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
moonreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
inthebelljar's review against another edition
2.0
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review from NetGalley.
Love Love Love is a romance between a human woman, Elle, and an android man, Karel, taking place in a world where sentient robots are considered objects and are losing more and more of their rights every day. They can only hold certain jobs and need job permits, they cannot have cell phones, they cannot take taxis (only public transportation), they have to jump through hoops to get any replacement parts, etc. Despite the bigotry and oppression robots face, Elle and Karel are trying to make their relationship work as a robots' rights revolution looms over them.
I enjoyed the art and world-building introduced in this volume, but the main characters' resistance to taking a stance, regardless of whether that would be in support of or in opposition of the robot rights movement - despite it being a central topic/theme/plot point - felt very weak. Despite the fact Elle's human friend (and ex? I wasn't sure) is organizing robot rights protests and both Elle and Karel even attend one, neither seem to have any interest in the movement - and in fact, the whole movement and Elle's friend, Poly, are mocked for being too radical despite the fact there is literally a plot point where Karel is in need of spare parts after a bigoted attack on him and Elle, and...can't get approved for any because he doesn't have a legal owner.
It just seems strange and kind of nonsensical that despite how directly life-affecting this oppression is, neither ever seem to want any particular change and even seem to find the robots rights activists to be annoying and too extreme (and even becomes an antagonistic force) Elle and Karel make vague references that they want things to be better, yes, but it's a vague and hazy want that they don't act on because they're too busy being in love, I guess. I get there are people like that in real life even who hate taking sides and prefer to stay neutral (especially when other parts of life are in the way) but as a fictional story...it's boring and frustrating. Why is Karel so angry at being forced to take on more roommates in his undersized apartment but totally okay with losing the use of one of his arms and being unable to replace it? Why are both of them so accepting of the way life is even as they face the direct impacts of a bigoted and oppressive system.
I feel that this story had potential but overall I was disappointed and the main characters' lack of involvement or even care towards such a major plot point really detracted from what was going on. I feel like there are plenty of other speculative fiction titles out there that do similar things but in a more nuanced, interesting way.
Love Love Love is a romance between a human woman, Elle, and an android man, Karel, taking place in a world where sentient robots are considered objects and are losing more and more of their rights every day. They can only hold certain jobs and need job permits, they cannot have cell phones, they cannot take taxis (only public transportation), they have to jump through hoops to get any replacement parts, etc. Despite the bigotry and oppression robots face, Elle and Karel are trying to make their relationship work as a robots' rights revolution looms over them.
I enjoyed the art and world-building introduced in this volume, but the main characters' resistance to taking a stance, regardless of whether that would be in support of or in opposition of the robot rights movement - despite it being a central topic/theme/plot point - felt very weak. Despite the fact Elle's human friend (and ex? I wasn't sure) is organizing robot rights protests and both Elle and Karel even attend one, neither seem to have any interest in the movement - and in fact, the whole movement and Elle's friend, Poly, are mocked for being too radical despite the fact there is literally a plot point where Karel is in need of spare parts after a bigoted attack on him and Elle, and...can't get approved for any because he doesn't have a legal owner.
It just seems strange and kind of nonsensical that despite how directly life-affecting this oppression is, neither ever seem to want any particular change and even seem to find the robots rights activists to be annoying and too extreme (and even becomes an antagonistic force) Elle and Karel make vague references that they want things to be better, yes, but it's a vague and hazy want that they don't act on because they're too busy being in love, I guess. I get there are people like that in real life even who hate taking sides and prefer to stay neutral (especially when other parts of life are in the way) but as a fictional story...it's boring and frustrating. Why is Karel so angry at being forced to take on more roommates in his undersized apartment but totally okay with losing the use of one of his arms and being unable to replace it? Why are both of them so accepting of the way life is even as they face the direct impacts of a bigoted and oppressive system.
I feel that this story had potential but overall I was disappointed and the main characters' lack of involvement or even care towards such a major plot point really detracted from what was going on. I feel like there are plenty of other speculative fiction titles out there that do similar things but in a more nuanced, interesting way.
dame_samara's review against another edition
4.0
I love the art style of this book, it gives me Jetsons' / Paperman (Disney Short Film) vibes. But this is the darker cousin that takes on the fact that capitalism just wants mindless drones to do work without complaint and once you can complain and rise up they are going to either put you in your place or find something better.
We also see how human prejudice has just changed targets from other humans to mechs (tho the only hate crime we see done to a mech in this was done by a white guy so this could be incorrect).
This is gorgeous from beginning to end, along with a really deep message. I will for sure be reading the rest of this series.
We also see how human prejudice has just changed targets from other humans to mechs (tho the only hate crime we see done to a mech in this was done by a white guy so this could be incorrect).
This is gorgeous from beginning to end, along with a really deep message. I will for sure be reading the rest of this series.
scoutthepages's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for the ebook in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Racism:Fantasy racism towards robots that parallels racism in the US during the Civil Rights Movement. Segregation.
Cheating: A side character is cheating on her husband with another bot they live with.
Violence: (Pg.31-33) MCs are attacked by a drink neighbor.(Pg.56)mutilated robot body. (Throughout) rebellion uprising with riots/protests and police violence against bots.
This young adult graphic novel is the first in a series that takes place in a world where robots are segregated and oppressed by humanity, causing a robot uprising. The main character is a cherish bot who gains his energy from affection. He meets a fiery human woman, who believes in equality for bots. Thus beginning an unlikely romance between two beings who've always struggled with lasting relationships.
This book directly translates the U.S. civil rights movement into a dystopian world, and does so with a beautiful art style. I am not an Own Voices reviewer in regards to the racism/lgbtqia+ representation in this story, but I can say that I enjoyed this read, and look forward to continuing the series.
7.79/10 rating
Content Warnings
Spoiler
Sexual Harassment: (Pg.14) apartment neighbor looks at MC back end while hinting that they should hook up for "neighbor appreciation day". MC doesn't seem to notice.Racism:Fantasy racism towards robots that parallels racism in the US during the Civil Rights Movement. Segregation.
Cheating: A side character is cheating on her husband with another bot they live with.
Violence: (Pg.31-33) MCs are attacked by a drink neighbor.(Pg.56)mutilated robot body. (Throughout) rebellion uprising with riots/protests and police violence against bots.
Looking for a graphic novel with lgbtqia+ representation, sentient robots, and a rebellion uprising? What about a sweet romance between a bot and a human? Or a story and world that almost directly parallels current world issues, along with U.S. Civil War conflicts?
This young adult graphic novel is the first in a series that takes place in a world where robots are segregated and oppressed by humanity, causing a robot uprising. The main character is a cherish bot who gains his energy from affection. He meets a fiery human woman, who believes in equality for bots. Thus beginning an unlikely romance between two beings who've always struggled with lasting relationships.
This book directly translates the U.S. civil rights movement into a dystopian world, and does so with a beautiful art style. I am not an Own Voices reviewer in regards to the racism/lgbtqia+ representation in this story, but I can say that I enjoyed this read, and look forward to continuing the series.
7.79/10 rating
juliakahrss's review against another edition
4.0
this was pretty cute!! I really liked the art style and the plot was pretty interesting, i just didn't connect with it as much as I hoped to. i'm also in a reading slump so I suppose that doesn't help. I read this pretty quickly, since it's not really that long, and like I said, it was sweet, but just not really anything special for me :)
camilled's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
queenkoko's review against another edition
3.0
A chick falling in love with a robot is a simple plot that was executed well in this graphic novel. The blurry artwork and equally blurry text made me take away two stars. That made the story much more difficult to read.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
madwimmin's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0