clgibbons's review
4.0
This might not be the best time to have read this. Too many reminders of reality. But that's part of the point, I suppose. I'm going to read into any book I pick up for a good long time. And while this isn't an observation of Unfollow, I think this election, much like 9/11 is going to be defined in stark terms of before and after in terms of entertainment. Everything that came out before will feel tainted by false optimism. Even this.
Anyway, I enjoyed Unfollow but I'm a fan of some of it's inspirational material, like Battle Royale or Lord of the Flies. Akira in this book is perfect. He was the most realized character and I had to remind myself that I could not read his book or see his nude Hamlet. I can't wait for some page space dedicated to his life. Deacon is also quite compelling, especially as he finds David. I would like to know more about Courtney and Ravan. David was boring to me, but if he's the every-bro character that we're supposed to root for, he's going to be. I hope that isn't the case.
I'm ready for vol. 2.
Anyway, I enjoyed Unfollow but I'm a fan of some of it's inspirational material, like Battle Royale or Lord of the Flies. Akira in this book is perfect. He was the most realized character and I had to remind myself that I could not read his book or see his nude Hamlet. I can't wait for some page space dedicated to his life. Deacon is also quite compelling, especially as he finds David. I would like to know more about Courtney and Ravan. David was boring to me, but if he's the every-bro character that we're supposed to root for, he's going to be. I hope that isn't the case.
I'm ready for vol. 2.
amybirdy's review
3.0
A pretty good adventure comic. Although, it has lots of mumbo jumbo pseudo-philosophical musings on human nature that I don't buy as anything actually thoughtful.
ltg584's review
4.0
I’m still trying to decide how this made me feel. In fact, I’ll be thinking it over for a while. I suppose what’s most important is that it did make me feel! It started off as very confusing, bits and pieces making sense, but I pushed through because I wanted to see where it was going.
It’s definitely “adult” with drug use, nudity, and swears. The artwork was interesting, if not a little gory at times. There’s always a concern with a huge cast of characters where they all start to look alike; that’s not the case with this graphic novel, though. I really enjoyed the wide variety of characters, and had no trouble keeping them straight.
I wasn’t sure I was going to continue with volume two, but I have decided that there’s a lot of potential.
It’s definitely “adult” with drug use, nudity, and swears. The artwork was interesting, if not a little gory at times. There’s always a concern with a huge cast of characters where they all start to look alike; that’s not the case with this graphic novel, though. I really enjoyed the wide variety of characters, and had no trouble keeping them straight.
I wasn’t sure I was going to continue with volume two, but I have decided that there’s a lot of potential.
francomega's review
4.0
Zuckerberg-esque social media billionaire is dying and has decided to split his money among 140 seemingly random people from around the world. Of course, there's a catch: if anyone should happen to die, his/her share gets re-distributed to the rest. So, if 139 should happen to die, one person gets the whole thing. What could possibly go wrong?
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