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A review by moonbites
Lady Killer by Jamie Rich
5.0
Encore, Encore, Encore!
I really want more of this book in my life. I don't read a lot of Dark Horse comics, but this one caught my eye. Just look at that beautiful cover, who could I not be transfixed? When I started to read it, I could not put it down and I read the whole thing straight through.
As the summary tells us, this story revolves around Josie, a seemingly normal housewife from the 60's. Yet, there is more to Josie then just a knack for cooking a cleaning, she brutally and efficiently kills people for a living. I loved the foreword that Jones adds, about why she chose a female character who not only kills people for a living, but does so with her strengths. Beauty and brawn that is our lead character in this book.
I love the main character because she has a personality that makes her mysterious and alluring. It is true there was not too much depth of character development. There is not backstory, so much of what Josie does seems cold. Likewise, not much time was spent on her interactions with her family. But that just adds to Josie's mystery, and frankly leaves me wanting more.
As a whole, I felt this was a great first volume. Meaning, I want more and I want that depth in later volumes. To expect all of that in one volume is a little unfair. This volume did great a building a character you want to know more about and showcasing the 60's unique appeals. Awesome book, I highly recommend, for those who love mild gore and a sexy protagonist.
I really want more of this book in my life. I don't read a lot of Dark Horse comics, but this one caught my eye. Just look at that beautiful cover, who could I not be transfixed? When I started to read it, I could not put it down and I read the whole thing straight through.
As the summary tells us, this story revolves around Josie, a seemingly normal housewife from the 60's. Yet, there is more to Josie then just a knack for cooking a cleaning, she brutally and efficiently kills people for a living. I loved the foreword that Jones adds, about why she chose a female character who not only kills people for a living, but does so with her strengths. Beauty and brawn that is our lead character in this book.
I love the main character because she has a personality that makes her mysterious and alluring. It is true there was not too much depth of character development. There is not backstory, so much of what Josie does seems cold. Likewise, not much time was spent on her interactions with her family. But that just adds to Josie's mystery, and frankly leaves me wanting more.
As a whole, I felt this was a great first volume. Meaning, I want more and I want that depth in later volumes. To expect all of that in one volume is a little unfair. This volume did great a building a character you want to know more about and showcasing the 60's unique appeals. Awesome book, I highly recommend, for those who love mild gore and a sexy protagonist.