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A review by gaderianne
The Dreamer Volume 1: The Consequence of Nathan Hale by Lora Innes
4.0
This is the first graphic novel that I have ever read. My brother has been trying to convince me that I would like this genre and found the perfect place for me to start. As a historian focused on the American Revolution - I LOVED THIS STORY! It was the perfect blend of realism (like the references to CATO, for instance), historical accuracy (although Bea's period undergarments were not quite correct), and fantasy. I've always been enamored by the colonial/revolutionary period, while understanding the horrors of war. This graphic novel captured both and the artwork was beautiful. I will admit that it took me a little while to get into the flow of reading this graphic novel (like the order of conversations, for example).
I did not give this one five stars because
1. I found I didn't care about Bea's real life and only her "dream life."
2. It was not in-depth enough for me. Since I readily admit that I am new to the genre, this may be something that I just have to get used to. However, I wanted to know more, learn more, feel more about the characters.
Still, I would gladly follow this series to the end. I love the fact that you can keep up with the story online and read a new page each day! I'll be checking in to keep up without a doubt and hoping that Major Alan Warren will invade my dreams!
I did not give this one five stars because
1. I found I didn't care about Bea's real life and only her "dream life."
2. It was not in-depth enough for me. Since I readily admit that I am new to the genre, this may be something that I just have to get used to. However, I wanted to know more, learn more, feel more about the characters.
Still, I would gladly follow this series to the end. I love the fact that you can keep up with the story online and read a new page each day! I'll be checking in to keep up without a doubt and hoping that Major Alan Warren will invade my dreams!