lessariel's review against another edition
4.0
Moving us forward in time to 1930’s Las Vegas sweet is in town as a pimp and gangster along with this episode responsible for building the Hoover dam. Cashew is the local sherif and when he asks for help we meet people who , whilst posing as feds, reveal an organisation similar to the Watchers based in Britain and dedicated to the elimination of vamps no matter what.
One agent is the daughter of a previous participant and she uses knowledge to build a case and find the culprit.
A more coherent story than the first volume this makes better use of flash backs and side characters to give us a vibrant story that shows not all vamps are evil and others have staked claims to territory for centuaries, protecting those living within. It also highlights that different vamps, with different origins all have individual weaknesses.
One agent is the daughter of a previous participant and she uses knowledge to build a case and find the culprit.
A more coherent story than the first volume this makes better use of flash backs and side characters to give us a vibrant story that shows not all vamps are evil and others have staked claims to territory for centuaries, protecting those living within. It also highlights that different vamps, with different origins all have individual weaknesses.
levibaus's review
4.0
Another great addition to the series! I enjoyed this one just as much as the previous volume and, in some ways, more.
Snyder's use of the Hoover Dam and its construction was ingenius, and he makes it seems like vampires were just a part of American history, in a similar way that Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter did.
Since there weren't two timelines going at once, following the familiar characters was a bit easier. At the same time though, the dual timeline was a cool feature to the first volume.
Overall, this was a great sequel and just as good, if not a bit better than the first (which can be hard to say about a lot of sequels).
Snyder's use of the Hoover Dam and its construction was ingenius, and he makes it seems like vampires were just a part of American history, in a similar way that Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter did.
Since there weren't two timelines going at once, following the familiar characters was a bit easier. At the same time though, the dual timeline was a cool feature to the first volume.
Overall, this was a great sequel and just as good, if not a bit better than the first (which can be hard to say about a lot of sequels).
jbleyle63's review
4.0
This volume centers on vampire intrigue around the construction of the Hoover Dam in 1930s Las Vegas. This nourish vampire series is proving entertaining, though very adult.
orangerful's review
4.0
Could not put this book down last night, I just love this great new take on Vampires! Some of the shine has warn off since the first collection but I still really enjoyed the stories and cannot wait to see where it all leads!
unwrappingwords's review against another edition
5.0
Most of the reviews here have covered the plot, so I'm not going to recite it all here.
Essentially, the main thing I want to say is just that I think American Vampire is brilliant. The first volume set up the main characters and the idea of the American vampire, faster, stronger and just better than the older European vampires, and the second one builds on that. We get to see what Sweet is up to now, get introduced to a couple of new characters and see how Pearl is trying to live. The plot for each 'chapter' is gripping, the art is fantastic it's nice to see vampires that actually act like vampire. Even the ones trying to live 'normal' lives almost relish the moments they get to unleash themselves.
Snyder slip in a few good twists here and there, dragging the reader along with tension building until whatever we're being led to is revealed. Fantastic series, and I honestly can't wait until I can afford volume three.
Essentially, the main thing I want to say is just that I think American Vampire is brilliant. The first volume set up the main characters and the idea of the American vampire, faster, stronger and just better than the older European vampires, and the second one builds on that. We get to see what Sweet is up to now, get introduced to a couple of new characters and see how Pearl is trying to live. The plot for each 'chapter' is gripping, the art is fantastic it's nice to see vampires that actually act like vampire. Even the ones trying to live 'normal' lives almost relish the moments they get to unleash themselves.
Snyder slip in a few good twists here and there, dragging the reader along with tension building until whatever we're being led to is revealed. Fantastic series, and I honestly can't wait until I can afford volume three.
almostlikequake's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lilmatt050's review against another edition
5.0
True Rating: 4.6
After reading the first volume of American Vampire, I had huge expectations for the continuation of this series partly thanks to Stephen King. He wrote the origin story of Skinner Sweet and I felt as though he gave birth to this series even though it's Scott Snyder's creation.
I didn't read any synopsis about this volume and I felt as though I should have because I was getting bored of the storyline right before we find out what Pearl has been up since the past decade. I realize since Vampires are immortal, each volume takes place in a new decade so we are welcomed to Las Vegas in the 1930s.
I really could careless about the plot featuring this cop named Cashel whose father was Deputy who got killed in the line of fire. But now he's on a mission to discovered who killed his father and why the most important people who helped build the Hoover Dam are getting killed in an abnormal way such as no trace of blood in their system, pale looking, and bit marks on the neck. Can you figure out why? (Spoiler Alert: It's a Vampire!) Apparently Cashel couldn't figure that out and needed other people to spell out clearly for him.
I really wanted more Skinner and Pearl action and not other useless characters for the first half. When we finally get to see Pearl and Henry again, I truly enjoyed the storyline and I believe the next volume will be exciting since now we are going to be introduced into the 1940s and WW2. I adore this series and Rafael Albuquerque illustrations truly captivates the gruesome reality of monsters and Vampires.
After reading the first volume of American Vampire, I had huge expectations for the continuation of this series partly thanks to Stephen King. He wrote the origin story of Skinner Sweet and I felt as though he gave birth to this series even though it's Scott Snyder's creation.
I didn't read any synopsis about this volume and I felt as though I should have because I was getting bored of the storyline right before we find out what Pearl has been up since the past decade. I realize since Vampires are immortal, each volume takes place in a new decade so we are welcomed to Las Vegas in the 1930s.
I really could careless about the plot featuring this cop named Cashel whose father was Deputy who got killed in the line of fire. But now he's on a mission to discovered who killed his father and why the most important people who helped build the Hoover Dam are getting killed in an abnormal way such as no trace of blood in their system, pale looking, and bit marks on the neck. Can you figure out why? (Spoiler Alert: It's a Vampire!) Apparently Cashel couldn't figure that out and needed other people to spell out clearly for him.
I really wanted more Skinner and Pearl action and not other useless characters for the first half. When we finally get to see Pearl and Henry again, I truly enjoyed the storyline and I believe the next volume will be exciting since now we are going to be introduced into the 1940s and WW2. I adore this series and Rafael Albuquerque illustrations truly captivates the gruesome reality of monsters and Vampires.
ramonnogueras's review
5.0
Han pasado 10 años, y la historia continúa. Y es mejor que la primera. Leed esto.