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ltg61's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
venti's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
ajsdklskaks i just love batman so much <33
also this was some of the best prose batman ip i’ve ever read, rlly good stuff!! give it a try if you’re a fan of the property
also this was some of the best prose batman ip i’ve ever read, rlly good stuff!! give it a try if you’re a fan of the property
per_fictionist's review against another edition
4.0
Review : I voluntarily received a copy of "Court of Owls" from Bloomsbury India for a review and I am grateful to them for providing me the opportunity.
"Court of Owls" opens up with the disappearance of a Gotham university student and the subsequent murder of one her thesis professors. Inspector Gordon is accompanied by his right hand man Bruce Wayne to the crime scene and as the story progresses Wayne suspects a foul play. The Court of Owls that once terrorized the city of Gotham is now back and with a motive to destroy Batman and everything he stands for.
I was absolutely impressed by the visualization of the characters by the author. We get to see the vulnerabilities of Batman as a character and also a glimpse of his past and how his feud with the Owls isn't a subject of present but delves into his past as well. The writing has a definite pace and as we turn the pages the flow,the mystery grips you.
What makes the story more enjoyable is the fact that it is a classic mystery where we not only get to see Batman as a superhero we all love but as a detective working with our beloved Inspector Gordon. The mystery element of this book was rather entertaining and kept we guessing throughout the book. I however missed the presence of Robin in the story. Although he makes an appearance couple of times, I deemed his character a bit weaker than the Robin I have enjoyed in my movies and all with a lot less of sass.
The Court of Owls holds the main premise of the book, but I found it rather difficult to place how their powers work. Were they mortal? How did they get their powers and talons from? Maybe these points have been already discussed in the comics and hence the other decided to omit the backstory but in my opinion I felt a bit of history was necessary to savor my read. Also, the fact that Jenna being the girl once Batman saved when she was younger and her being the one getting kidnapped by the Owls later on felt to coincidental to be true.
But all in all I found the book rather entertaining and couldn't put it down once I picked it up.
"Court of Owls" opens up with the disappearance of a Gotham university student and the subsequent murder of one her thesis professors. Inspector Gordon is accompanied by his right hand man Bruce Wayne to the crime scene and as the story progresses Wayne suspects a foul play. The Court of Owls that once terrorized the city of Gotham is now back and with a motive to destroy Batman and everything he stands for.
I was absolutely impressed by the visualization of the characters by the author. We get to see the vulnerabilities of Batman as a character and also a glimpse of his past and how his feud with the Owls isn't a subject of present but delves into his past as well. The writing has a definite pace and as we turn the pages the flow,the mystery grips you.
What makes the story more enjoyable is the fact that it is a classic mystery where we not only get to see Batman as a superhero we all love but as a detective working with our beloved Inspector Gordon. The mystery element of this book was rather entertaining and kept we guessing throughout the book. I however missed the presence of Robin in the story. Although he makes an appearance couple of times, I deemed his character a bit weaker than the Robin I have enjoyed in my movies and all with a lot less of sass.
The Court of Owls holds the main premise of the book, but I found it rather difficult to place how their powers work. Were they mortal? How did they get their powers and talons from? Maybe these points have been already discussed in the comics and hence the other decided to omit the backstory but in my opinion I felt a bit of history was necessary to savor my read. Also, the fact that Jenna being the girl once Batman saved when she was younger and her being the one getting kidnapped by the Owls later on felt to coincidental to be true.
But all in all I found the book rather entertaining and couldn't put it down once I picked it up.
clare_tan_wenhui's review against another edition
4.0
A refreshing read, with an intriguing plot, which gives the Dark Knight's ample opportunity to demonstrate his sleuthing skills, featuring guess appearances by notable young generation allies.
chris2110's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
4.5
iam_griff's review against another edition
4.0
This book was an impulse grab for me. I enjoyed the “Court of Owls” graphic novel when it came out several years ago as an incredibly original idea for Gotham City. There are 2 stories running in this novel as Percy Wright (sculptor/chemist) lays out the ground work for the plot in 1918 as the second story is Batman figuring it out in a modern setting. Being a huge fan of Batman & the Bat-family really appreciated seeing Batgirl & Nightwing make appearances in the story. Completely worth reading for any comic fan.
mkayverse's review against another edition
5.0
such an amazing book and it's a big recommend for any batman lover. the mystery and writing- it all was just absolutely amazing and it will definitely be a book I will return to in the future
animus86's review against another edition
5.0
A splendit tale of the bats. I hope they make it into a movie!!!!
amandat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
islaheather's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75