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A review by graff_fuller
Red Sonja: Consumed by Gail Simone
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My only knowledge of this character...is from the 1985 film...with Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
This year, I have also been reading all of Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian stories (and have yet to read ANYTHING with Red Sonja (at least to my knowledge. I hope I do, before the year ends.
This story has been written by someone, who has a full understanding of the character (for I've seen some of the graphic novels she's done)...and I look forward to someday reading them (though I'm not a big comics/graphic novel fan). They just look too good to pass up.
Red Sonja is not a protagonists that you're suppose to love. She is almost unlovable. She's gruff and dismissive. She is only in it for her own satisfaction, until...she isn't.
There is a growth that happens through the book, as the story is also not a linear tale. There are portions of the story that are told as the present, but after we've already gotten to know her and the type of Red Devil that most people associate with her...ruthlessness.
There are also sections of historical elements that preface each chapter, which I thought was interesting...in an historical aspect. Grounding the telling of the tale...in some sort of reality.
I do hope that the author writes another book with this character, for which she understands and conveys very well...in my opinion.
I also want to thank Net Galley, for giving me the opportunity to read an eArc version of the book...and to give my fair and honest opinion of what I read. Thank you.
This year, I have also been reading all of Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian stories (and have yet to read ANYTHING with Red Sonja (at least to my knowledge. I hope I do, before the year ends.
This story has been written by someone, who has a full understanding of the character (for I've seen some of the graphic novels she's done)...and I look forward to someday reading them (though I'm not a big comics/graphic novel fan). They just look too good to pass up.
Red Sonja is not a protagonists that you're suppose to love. She is almost unlovable. She's gruff and dismissive. She is only in it for her own satisfaction, until...she isn't.
There is a growth that happens through the book, as the story is also not a linear tale. There are portions of the story that are told as the present, but after we've already gotten to know her and the type of Red Devil that most people associate with her...ruthlessness.
There are also sections of historical elements that preface each chapter, which I thought was interesting...in an historical aspect. Grounding the telling of the tale...in some sort of reality.
I do hope that the author writes another book with this character, for which she understands and conveys very well...in my opinion.
I also want to thank Net Galley, for giving me the opportunity to read an eArc version of the book...and to give my fair and honest opinion of what I read. Thank you.