A review by genteel_max
Hellboy: The Lost Army by Christopher Golden

adventurous fast-paced

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

2.5

After reading tons of Hellboy's comic, this is the first Hellboy's novel I've read. For me it's a basic Hellboy story, full of action and unexplainable mystery. Compared to some of the more sombre and brooding works of Mignola, The Lost Army are simple. It has an interesting background with potential characters, but I feel there's a lack of evocation in the writing itself. The characters, mysteries, and wonders, all came and go quickly without leaving much impact to myself as a reader. On one hand, it's easy to digest and quick to read.