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fede123t's review against another edition
Too much gore and obscenity. I don't see much message, more than violent battles.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
a_writer_guy's review against another edition
4.0
This basically takes all the boring explanation and chatter out of the story and turns it into incredible art that's wonderful to look at.
mayucita's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
readthesparrow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
As a lover of Beowulf, I really quite enjoyed this graphic novel adaptation! The references to and reflections on the original poem were really interesting to see (for example, the final funeral scene with the opening lines of the OE poem). The reinterpretations of characters--such as Unferth as a childish, unsure boy--were clever and fresh.
The treatment of Brecca was interesting, too; while nothing is ever explicitly said, the potential for interpretation of García's adaptation is vast. Is Brecca Grendel? Were Beowulf and Brecca a little more than friends? Did Beowulf actually murder Brecca?
The art is gorgeous, too. I especially loved the monster designs (Grendel's Mother's design was my favorite; what can I say, I'm a sucker for monstrous women). The brutality of the fights come through loud and clear, with rich reds and splattered guts.
[NSFW] ||Grendel, uh... arriving at the beginning of the fight felt out of left field. I'm sure there's a reason for it--the English major in me is already running through several interpretations--but it's a detail that I'm still, personally, struggling to place.||
I have only two criticisms. The first is that this interpretation cuts out all of the female characters, such as Wealtheow, whose roles are vital to the politics of the story.
The second is a more practical one: the book is just. Quite large and very floppy, which made it a little difficult to read, physically.
The treatment of Brecca was interesting, too; while nothing is ever explicitly said, the potential for interpretation of García's adaptation is vast. Is Brecca Grendel? Were Beowulf and Brecca a little more than friends? Did Beowulf actually murder Brecca?
The art is gorgeous, too. I especially loved the monster designs (Grendel's Mother's design was my favorite; what can I say, I'm a sucker for monstrous women). The brutality of the fights come through loud and clear, with rich reds and splattered guts.
[NSFW] ||Grendel, uh... arriving at the beginning of the fight felt out of left field. I'm sure there's a reason for it--the English major in me is already running through several interpretations--but it's a detail that I'm still, personally, struggling to place.||
I have only two criticisms. The first is that this interpretation cuts out all of the female characters, such as Wealtheow, whose roles are vital to the politics of the story.
The second is a more practical one: the book is just. Quite large and very floppy, which made it a little difficult to read, physically.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
ericthec's review against another edition
3.0
Transferring the medium of an epic old English classic poem of >3000 lines to a graphic novel is an impressive feat. The pages are oversized, a good fit for epic battles with Grendel and dragons. It loses a little in the telling as there are no added 3rd person text to fill in the gaps and distinguish the characters. The monsters look very similar. But overall a winner.
maverickminty's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
luanndie's review against another edition
4.0
"Señor, mi nombre es Beowulf, hijo de Ecgtheow de los Wegmundos y vasallo de Hygelac, rey de los Geats. Catorce nobles guerreros y yo hemos cruzado el camino de la ballena. Venimos a matar al monstruo"
Los dibujos de David Rubín son perfectos para este tipo de historias. Tienen la visceralidad adecuada para trasmitir el horror de la batalla y un uso del color y la planificación de las viñetas que hace resaltar hasta los más mínimos detalles. Sus dibujos son tan expresivos que el diálogo es prácticamente innecesario. Por eso, mismo el guión en esta obra, aunque bien trabajado en cuanto a resumir la obra original, apenas destaca. Hay algunas frases lapidarias que refuerzan los dibujos, pero creo que poco se perdería de no estar presentes.
En resumen, un libro con una gran fuerza visual que acerca de forma bastante fiel la historia de Beowulf a nuevos públicos.
Los dibujos de David Rubín son perfectos para este tipo de historias. Tienen la visceralidad adecuada para trasmitir el horror de la batalla y un uso del color y la planificación de las viñetas que hace resaltar hasta los más mínimos detalles. Sus dibujos son tan expresivos que el diálogo es prácticamente innecesario. Por eso, mismo el guión en esta obra, aunque bien trabajado en cuanto a resumir la obra original, apenas destaca. Hay algunas frases lapidarias que refuerzan los dibujos, pero creo que poco se perdería de no estar presentes.
En resumen, un libro con una gran fuerza visual que acerca de forma bastante fiel la historia de Beowulf a nuevos públicos.
jhouses's review against another edition
2.0
Una revisión de la saga nordica muy personal y que no terminó de gustarme ni por dibujo ni por guión, sin llegar a decir que es malo.
droar's review against another edition
3.0
Beowulf à la 300. Very visually interesting and vibrant. I can't say I particularly enjoy the story of Beowulf, but this is certainly an arresting way to tell it. There is tons of gory violence & some brief monster sexuality stuff which was... weird. In general, not my thing, but pretty and well executed.