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A review by tani
Low, Vol. 2: Before the Dawn Burns Us by Rick Remender
4.0
I was quite conflicted in my feelings about the first volume in this series. On the one hand, I adore the art. I think it's gorgeous, and I find something beautiful in just about every page that I look at. Actually, I've upgraded both volumes by one star, simply because of that art. And yet, I didn't become invested in the story until relatively late in the volume. And this second volume wasn't very different.
You see, the thing is, I don't really care for the main character, Stel. She is marked by her optimism from the very instant we meet her, and yet I feel like that's all she is. She's lacking nuance, and I guess it's the nuance that makes a character likable to me. So, reading her story has been a bit hard. I do like her children, though, so I guess that's some consolation. And she has developed a bit more depth in this second volume, I guess. I will continue reading, because I'm interested in the world and what will happen, and because I need to continue feasting my eyes on the gorgeous art, but I sincerely hope that Stel gets a bit more depth over the course of the series.
You see, the thing is, I don't really care for the main character, Stel. She is marked by her optimism from the very instant we meet her, and yet I feel like that's all she is. She's lacking nuance, and I guess it's the nuance that makes a character likable to me. So, reading her story has been a bit hard. I do like her children, though, so I guess that's some consolation. And she has developed a bit more depth in this second volume, I guess. I will continue reading, because I'm interested in the world and what will happen, and because I need to continue feasting my eyes on the gorgeous art, but I sincerely hope that Stel gets a bit more depth over the course of the series.