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A review by aksmith92
Saga, Volume 11 by Brian K. Vaughan
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I can't believe I'm already at Volume 11! I spent 2022 reading many of these books (alongside other comics and graphic novels) and then 2023 with regular ole' fiction. Therefore, I was excited to dive back into these books.
I will spare you the setup because there are so many of these, and it will inevitably have spoilers. But there's a little bit of conniving kiddos, a little bit of friendly faces, a little bit of trying to bring back the dead, and, per usual, alittle bit whole lot of violence and dark issues surrounding war.
Saga is a space fantasy that weaves together diverse beings and plots, exploring universal themes of war, friendship, love, and healing. The author and artist have a unique ability to transport you into this world, making you deeply care about the characters and their journeys. Moreover, the series masterfully incorporates real-world issues like racism and identity, adding a layer of depth to the narrative.
Most of the Volumes are five stars for me. However, numbers 10 and 11 (this one) are slightly lower because the story seems to be going through a transition. Volume 9 left off with one of the more intense cliffhangers (and assumptions) I had ever seen, and Volume 10 worked through that - and it was SAD. Therefore, Volumes 10 and 11 are now pivoting their plots based on that twist and moving forward. While I think Vaughan is writing this transition well, I think it's going through a bit of a plateau. I have no doubt that will change, and this series is still phenomenal.
I have always been so satisfied after reading a Saga Volume. I cannot wait to continue once more Volumes are released!
I will spare you the setup because there are so many of these, and it will inevitably have spoilers. But there's a little bit of conniving kiddos, a little bit of friendly faces, a little bit of trying to bring back the dead, and, per usual, a
Saga is a space fantasy that weaves together diverse beings and plots, exploring universal themes of war, friendship, love, and healing. The author and artist have a unique ability to transport you into this world, making you deeply care about the characters and their journeys. Moreover, the series masterfully incorporates real-world issues like racism and identity, adding a layer of depth to the narrative.
Most of the Volumes are five stars for me. However, numbers 10 and 11 (this one) are slightly lower because the story seems to be going through a transition. Volume 9 left off with one of the more intense cliffhangers (and assumptions) I had ever seen, and Volume 10 worked through that - and it was SAD. Therefore, Volumes 10 and 11 are now pivoting their plots based on that twist and moving forward. While I think Vaughan is writing this transition well, I think it's going through a bit of a plateau. I have no doubt that will change, and this series is still phenomenal.
I have always been so satisfied after reading a Saga Volume. I cannot wait to continue once more Volumes are released!