Reviews

Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by Chuck Brown, David F. Walker

samusiamus's review against another edition

5.0

This is a great introduction to a story that literally illustrates how hate can change you. But also how sorrow can change you. And that's sometimes you need to kick sorrow and hate in the ass to find yourself again.

sarash92's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

stephsfrancis's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

frasersimons's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.5

Great world building, themes, and pretty well realized characters. Artwork is on point. Really, if I was just more into monster of the week type stuff this would knock it out of the park for me. I can see why this is on so many best-of lists. 

enolarayne's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

4.5

his_reidness's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

joshgauthier's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars or so.

While the story did feel rushed at some points, this creative team has effectively blended relevant themes into a dramatic story of monster hunters and world-ending threats. There are some really engaging elements here and the story is strong enough to carry the ideas which underlie it.

aly_camia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

youraveragedave's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

It's interesting reading BIPOC authors and illustrators and their take on things like racism in America. Hate and pain causing a physical manifestation is a pretty cool concept.

grey_jayne's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious 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

5.0

This comic is absolutely gorgeous. The demon reveals are epic and it feels like they're climbing out of the page. The pace zips along with most of the writing being dialogue, leaving plenty of time to pore over the wonderfully detailed artwork. Loved the experience of reading each issue.

The Sangeryes are a 1920s Black family fighting demons in Harlem. Why say more? You need to read this. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs

Minor: Animal death