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A review by michaelion
Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by Chuck Brown, David F. Walker
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
It's a shame I took so long to start reading comics. This was very fun and I'm excited to see more! I loved the art even when it was gruesome, I loved the storytelling through the text bubbles the same way films use voiceover or j-cuts (even though this might be a comic books standard, I'm new here), and I loved the additional readings in the end!
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death, Hate crime, Animal death, Police brutality, Racism, Blood, Gun violence, Murder, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Violence, Drug use, and Stalking
Minor: Misogyny and Death of parent