slimikin's review
adventurous
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
meryt's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
1_and_owenly's review
5.0
If you are familiar with the television show from the 1990s or the other comic collections from Archaia, then you do not need my introduction. This book collects four stories based on world folklore, this time centered around giants.
I read the individual issues when they came out. The stories themselves were entertaining and I enjoyed seeing the tales adapted for a sequential art format. The artists all did beautiful jobs in choosing how to adapt their stories. Furthermore, I was pleased by the hardcover's design and the paper quality. Both should be good for years to come.
The only truly new parts for me were the added content to take the reader behind the scenes in how the adaptations were created. I loved it!
I highly recommend this book to anyone with a love for world folklore and for fans of the old Jim Henson series.
I read the individual issues when they came out. The stories themselves were entertaining and I enjoyed seeing the tales adapted for a sequential art format. The artists all did beautiful jobs in choosing how to adapt their stories. Furthermore, I was pleased by the hardcover's design and the paper quality. Both should be good for years to come.
The only truly new parts for me were the added content to take the reader behind the scenes in how the adaptations were created. I loved it!
I highly recommend this book to anyone with a love for world folklore and for fans of the old Jim Henson series.
olso4646's review
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review
4.0
The stories have different artwork and are from different cultures. There is China, Middle East, Irish, and Dutch. The Irish tale is the best, but all are good. The giants run from good to bad to inbetween.
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