crystal_reading's review against another edition
Lots of action here and humor including puns. There are many GN fans who will enjoy the fast pace and adventure. One thing I noticed is the inclusion of Spanish is done in a way that seems like the mix of Spanish and English I experienced in Texas. It reminded me of people who may have English as their first language who had heard Spanish around them frequently. They would mix Spanish words or phrases into English - often for humor. I'm not sure this always reflects well in this text for readers who actually speak Spanish fluently though people with incidental knowledge of Spanish may enjoy catching some of the words they know and learning some new ones. There are definitions included for almost all Spanish words so it seemed this is marketed toward readers who aren't likely to know Spanish.
I don't know if this totally makes sense, but that was what I pondered while I read.
I don't know if this totally makes sense, but that was what I pondered while I read.
resslesa's review against another edition
5.0
So well done -art work in so detailed yet just ball point pen. The storyline is Aztec and so cool and love the lowriders characters. Pair with Dante or other underworld tales
morainjay's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
lalanier's review against another edition
5.0
Meant to read book one first, but things didn't pan out that way. Anywho, this was a much cooler than I could have imagined. The writing was fun and told a solid story for how a missing cat results in the team having to go to the center of the earth. Lowriders in Space #2 has a great balance of being fun for kids while still entertaining for adults. And if you're a fan of puns, there are some to make you smile or laugh.
I especially loved how Camper and Raúl the Third chose to blend aspects of Lowrider and Aztec culture and the cameos from other Mexican/Latin American folklore. The interspersing of Spanish phrasing and expressions with English conversation was a nice touch, and not only did they have footnotes of translation, there's a glossary in the back. So, no matter your level of familiarity you'd be able to easily understand what was said. And even if they left out the footnotes the illustrations provided helpful context.
Speaking of illustrations I found them wonderful. They made me think of when I used to doodle in notebooks in school because of the line work and prevalent hatching style, but obviously of higher quality and done beautifully. The whole book makes for a great graphic novel, even the page quality and coloring which complimented Raúl's color scheme perfectly. His style just really fit the vibe of the story and also reminded me of some of the older cartoons I used to watch. I definitely plan on reading the first book, and hope that more books are in the works because this is a good series for kids and I'd love to see where the Lowriders go next.
I especially loved how Camper and Raúl the Third chose to blend aspects of Lowrider and Aztec culture and the cameos from other Mexican/Latin American folklore. The interspersing of Spanish phrasing and expressions with English conversation was a nice touch, and not only did they have footnotes of translation, there's a glossary in the back. So, no matter your level of familiarity you'd be able to easily understand what was said. And even if they left out the footnotes the illustrations provided helpful context.
Speaking of illustrations I found them wonderful. They made me think of when I used to doodle in notebooks in school because of the line work and prevalent hatching style, but obviously of higher quality and done beautifully. The whole book makes for a great graphic novel, even the page quality and coloring which complimented Raúl's color scheme perfectly. His style just really fit the vibe of the story and also reminded me of some of the older cartoons I used to watch. I definitely plan on reading the first book, and hope that more books are in the works because this is a good series for kids and I'd love to see where the Lowriders go next.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
This series is so refreshing - it's so different from other titles, including those in graphic novel format.
Good follow up. It gave us a new story but keeps the things I loved most about the first one.
Good follow up. It gave us a new story but keeps the things I loved most about the first one.
amber_lea84's review against another edition
2.0
See, rating graphic novels is so difficult. The art here is fantastic. This might be the best graphic novel I've ever seen. The detail is insane, and the style is very unique. I love it. Raúl Gonzalez III is crazy talented.
But the story is terrible. The story gets a 1/5 from me. The IDEA of an impala, an octopus, and a mosquito going down into the underworld to fight gods and save their big orange cat sounds like it COULD be good (maybe?), and the ART is 5/5 all the way...but everything plot-wise is just too random and the dialogue is terrible.
I'm really inclined to give the whole thing one star, but the art alone makes it worth looking at.
But the story is terrible. The story gets a 1/5 from me. The IDEA of an impala, an octopus, and a mosquito going down into the underworld to fight gods and save their big orange cat sounds like it COULD be good (maybe?), and the ART is 5/5 all the way...but everything plot-wise is just too random and the dialogue is terrible.
Spoiler
Like oh, they just HAPPEN to find a high powered magnet along the way that helps them defeat Mic? Did anyone else notice that the woman who's all hysterical about her missing children just forgets all about them once the cat is saved and she joins a mariachi band? What? Who IS she?I'm really inclined to give the whole thing one star, but the art alone makes it worth looking at.
librarianryan's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Book two is just as much fun as book one. This time the team must travel to the center of the earth to save their cat. They must save the cat from the volcanos, the heat, a crying goddess, and a Mexican wrestler. It is all tied up with the day of the dead. This was such a fun book. I am glad they exist and that there are at least 2 more.
lkstrohecker's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced