Reviews tagging 'Death'

Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV

49 reviews

pomegranatepanacea's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

really enjoying this. the panels are often confusing but thats my only problem with this so far

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Blood, Child death, Gore, and Death

swimfast724's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It's so rare you read horror stories, especially with monsters, that are original with unique ideas, and art that is both scary and beautiful. This hits every single box 💯✅️

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Child death, Blood, and Death

Moderate: Grief, Kidnapping, Gore, and Cursing

Minor: Injury/Injury detail

theverycraftyvegan's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Gory and mysterious, an excellent graphic novel for adults. Gave me big Stranger Things-meets-Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibes and I absolutely loved it. The art is fantastic and I can’t  wait to continue the series. A nice quick read for Halloween that ended on a cliffhanger. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Kidnapping, Murder, Cursing, Grief, Confinement, Gore, Animal death, Death, and Violence

Minor: Bullying, Gun violence, and Homophobia

ellornaslibrary's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

This book was my introduction to a series I absolutely love. Something Is Killing the Children definitely isn't a graphic novel for the faint of heart with it's pretty graphic depictions of supernatural & paranormal violence, fear, and monsters killing people. However, I still recommend it if you're into the monster of the week type supernatural tv shows and such. This would be an entirely awesome premise for a tv show in my opinion. The side characters are interesting, and have their own personalities and stories that definitely draw you in, but the main character, Erica, who really shines. With her mysterious past and the information we're slowly introduced to regarding it, and the House of Slaughter, this story does tension and mystery really well to add to that feeling of the spooktacular. And I have to add that the illustration is phenomenal. The colors used really sell that spooky horror vibe, and are somehow still beautiful. So, yeah, if you're looking for a graphic novel for the spooky months? This is it. Though definitely check the content warnings, folks. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Death, Blood, and Child death

Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence

alainam's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Gore, Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, Death, and Stalking

gen_wolfhailstorm's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

What a solid first volume. 
Set the foundations for an interesting concept. 
I like the art style and the storyline so far has me keen to pick up the next volume.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Gore, Torture, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Addiction, Bullying, and Homophobia

ksuazo94's review

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Murder, Gore, Death, Medical content, Torture, Gun violence, Violence, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief

sunshinestark's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Child death, Death, Violence, Gore, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

yasharulz1010's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, and Homophobia

leanniefae's review

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Because this was such a fast read and I tried not to focus too much on the gore, I'm shockingly looking forward to reading the rest of these. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Violence