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A review by crookedtreehouse
Solid State by Jonathan Coulton, Matt Fraction
3.0
Matt Fraction and Jonathan Coulton's Solid State is a familiar feeling sci-fi adventure. Dystopianish future. Slang has become language. People are isolated and are slaves to their jobs. There are robots. Something goes wrong.
I was really interested in the beginning of this graphic novel. I was curious where the story was going, and [a:Albert Monteys|4819923|Albert Monteys|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s art is fantastic. This would have been a two star review, but his art is flawless, engaging, and the perfect pairing for what this story wants to be.
Unfortunately, just as I was starting to lose interest in the initial characters/scenario, we jump to a different time, with a similar story which will undoubtedly be related to the beginning of the book. I just couldn't invest myself with reading any more.
I love most of Coulton's music, and I'm a big fan of Fraction's work, so I was disappointed to not be into this. If you are a mega-Coulton fan, or you really like sci-fi tropery, this book might be for you. The story isn't challenging, so much as repetitive, and, again, the art is fantastic. Even though I didn't enjoy it, I'm glad I picked it up, so I know to look for more Albert Monteys art.
I was really interested in the beginning of this graphic novel. I was curious where the story was going, and [a:Albert Monteys|4819923|Albert Monteys|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s art is fantastic. This would have been a two star review, but his art is flawless, engaging, and the perfect pairing for what this story wants to be.
Unfortunately, just as I was starting to lose interest in the initial characters/scenario, we jump to a different time, with a similar story which will undoubtedly be related to the beginning of the book. I just couldn't invest myself with reading any more.
I love most of Coulton's music, and I'm a big fan of Fraction's work, so I was disappointed to not be into this. If you are a mega-Coulton fan, or you really like sci-fi tropery, this book might be for you. The story isn't challenging, so much as repetitive, and, again, the art is fantastic. Even though I didn't enjoy it, I'm glad I picked it up, so I know to look for more Albert Monteys art.