angelofmine1974's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
3.0
Absolutely wonderful series! I was not aware that Bandette was modeled after Audrey Hepburn! Even better! In this volume, Bandette is trying to get Absinthe and the Strangler. As usual she is flawless in everything she does and someone we thought dead comes back to help our heroine out! Love the graphics as well.
mschlat's review
5.0
Yeah, I just love these.... There's a very exciting addition of a pig (actually a piglet) to the proceedings that sent this to five stars. Otherwise, it's a very hilarious 4.99 stars.
(If you are looking for a more substantial review or an overview of what Bandette is all about, take a look at my review of the first volume.)
(If you are looking for a more substantial review or an overview of what Bandette is all about, take a look at my review of the first volume.)
emeraldreverie's review
4.0
Fun irreverent thievery. Delightfully playful art with a warming color palette.
audjmo91's review
5.0
Continually charmed by Bandette. She's smart, witty, and crafty - worthy of the title of master thief!
reasie's review
3.0
The characters continue to delight, and there are some points that make me giggle with glee, that said - the introduction of genuine danger and death made it feel like the light, flippant tone was... worrisome. This volume introduces a villain whose main gimmick is... strangling people. That's it. It made me uncomfortable to have quip-flinging merriment around a straight-out murderer.
Also the candy bar running gag is getting old. Can we just not throw candy bars in every issue?
BUT yes. I still want to read more and I love Bandette and Matadori and the mysterious Monsieur.
Also the candy bar running gag is getting old. Can we just not throw candy bars in every issue?
BUT yes. I still want to read more and I love Bandette and Matadori and the mysterious Monsieur.
belle_fiction's review
5.0
Tobin nails it in this second volume!
Stealers Keepers! is a fantastic follow up to Presto! and in my opinion, is far superior than the first volume.
I found the story line much stronger, the baddies (Absinthe and the nightmarish strangler that is Il Tredici) much more terrifying and the action cranked up to new heights. I loved the camp dialogue, the whole feel to it and Bandette in general - she is a wonderful creation, a fun-loving criminal who also aids the chain-smoking Inspector Belgique.
I defy anyone to read this graphic novel and not get swept up in its caped crusader shenanigans.
Reading Stealers Keepers! left me feeling euphoric! I feel like I can take on the world now. Okay, maybe not the world but definitely Absinthe and Il Tredici. *dons eye mask and cape*
Presto!
Stealers Keepers! is a fantastic follow up to Presto! and in my opinion, is far superior than the first volume.
I found the story line much stronger, the baddies (Absinthe and the nightmarish strangler that is Il Tredici) much more terrifying and the action cranked up to new heights. I loved the camp dialogue, the whole feel to it and Bandette in general - she is a wonderful creation, a fun-loving criminal who also aids the chain-smoking Inspector Belgique.
I defy anyone to read this graphic novel and not get swept up in its caped crusader shenanigans.
Reading Stealers Keepers! left me feeling euphoric! I feel like I can take on the world now. Okay, maybe not the world but definitely Absinthe and Il Tredici. *dons eye mask and cape*
Presto!
singerji's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
teacher2library's review
5.0
Another fast yet fully satisfying read. I love the short stories at the end, too, what a fun feature!
zepysgirl's review
5.0
I liked this one even better than the first volume. It’s so lighthearted and fun!
rouver's review
4.0
This book is simply delightful. It's joyful & lighthearted. Bandette is a whimsical young woman who steals things because they need to be stolen. With a wonderful collection of friends & accomplices, she fights the evil in the world through thievery. I love the dialogue, the illustrations, and the utter silliness of it all. Go & read this book & put a smile on your face.