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A review by djl
Klaw: The First Cycle by Yoann Guillé, Antoine Ozanam, Mike Kennedy, Joël Jurion
3.0
3.5 stars
This was a fascinating graphic novel that incorporated shape-shifting tied in with the Chinese zodiac. I think the art was what really blew me away (such a sucker for great art in graphic novels) and I'm a fan of tigers, so point to both writer Ozanam and illustrator Jurion.
The story was very high-paced and action-driven, which I went in expecting. However, the jumping around was a bit head-tilting and made me have to look back a few pages to make sure that I hadn't missed something (I hadn't, it was revealed in a flashback a few pages ahead).
Overall, the characters were interesting, and readers could tell the conflict that Angel experienced with doing his duty but also feeling for his family. I felt there were some parts missing in the time jump, especially with regards to Lisa. Yes, she went on a date with Angel (under "circumstances"), but beyond that... there was nothing to explain her motivations in 1) protecting him as "Klaw" and 2) Frank stating that she'd always had a crush on Angel. That was completely out of left field.
That being said, I DO like what did happen towards the end of the last story's arc for her (not spoiling).
I think it's definitely worth the read, and I'm looking forward to seeing where readers will go from here in book 2.
This was a fascinating graphic novel that incorporated shape-shifting tied in with the Chinese zodiac. I think the art was what really blew me away (such a sucker for great art in graphic novels) and I'm a fan of tigers, so point to both writer Ozanam and illustrator Jurion.
The story was very high-paced and action-driven, which I went in expecting. However, the jumping around was a bit head-tilting and made me have to look back a few pages to make sure that I hadn't missed something (I hadn't, it was revealed in a flashback a few pages ahead).
Overall, the characters were interesting, and readers could tell the conflict that Angel experienced with doing his duty but also feeling for his family. I felt there were some parts missing in the time jump, especially with regards to Lisa. Yes, she went on a date with Angel (under "circumstances"), but beyond that... there was nothing to explain her motivations in 1) protecting him as "Klaw" and 2) Frank stating that she'd always had a crush on Angel. That was completely out of left field.
That being said, I DO like what did happen towards the end of the last story's arc for her (not spoiling).
I think it's definitely worth the read, and I'm looking forward to seeing where readers will go from here in book 2.