raynestorm's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Encompasses a battle between the Fables residing in Fabletown and an army sent by The Adversary.
At times darkly comedic, but always takes itself just seriously enough for a full emotional punch.
At times darkly comedic, but always takes itself just seriously enough for a full emotional punch.
amygraham's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
library_princess's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-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? No
5.0
carriepond's review against another edition
4.0
Really good plot and some amazing illustrations in this one.
veelaughtland's review against another edition
5.0
The Fables series is back on top form with the third deluxe volume. This particular edition contains two stories: a shorter one called Cinderella Libertine, and a long eight-part story called March of the Wooden Soldiers. My thoughts and individual ratings are detailed below.
Cinderella Libertine - 4 stars.
I really liked the interpretation of Cinderella's character here: at first she comes off as an incredibly embittered, bitchy character who you love to roll your eyes at. However, a trip to Paris shows her true character, and she turns out to be quite the BAMF. Include some creepy as hell Ichabod Crane in there, and you've got a fun story! Pretty light in comparison to the rest of this volume, but entertaining nonetheless.
March of the Wooden Soldiers - 5 stars.
I don't usually like the longer stories with several parts in Fables, as I like to see the focus shift between a variety of characters. However, this one kept me well and truly hooked with its gargantuan plot and all the twists and turns that came along with it. Red Riding Hood manages to escape from the old world (and imprisonment from the adversary) and make her way to Fabletown, where everyone is eager to see her - except for Bigby Wolf. What's not quite right about her?
The drawings were incredibly well done, including the numerous page and double-page spreads. I won't go into detail about what the latter half of the story depicted, as I don't want to go into spoiler territory, but there were some very sad moments, some shocking moments, and some very touching moments. The ending of course left me hanging quite a bit, a real "re-birth" you might say, and an exciting new turning point for the next volume.
I'm attempting to read the next volume fairly soon, as I've borrowed these from a friend, but I am very excited to read the next installment, and can see me (time permitting) devouring it in one sitting! This volume, however, has definitely been my favourite so far of the series.
Cinderella Libertine - 4 stars.
I really liked the interpretation of Cinderella's character here: at first she comes off as an incredibly embittered, bitchy character who you love to roll your eyes at. However, a trip to Paris shows her true character, and she turns out to be quite the BAMF. Include some creepy as hell Ichabod Crane in there, and you've got a fun story! Pretty light in comparison to the rest of this volume, but entertaining nonetheless.
March of the Wooden Soldiers - 5 stars.
I don't usually like the longer stories with several parts in Fables, as I like to see the focus shift between a variety of characters. However, this one kept me well and truly hooked with its gargantuan plot and all the twists and turns that came along with it. Red Riding Hood manages to escape from the old world (and imprisonment from the adversary) and make her way to Fabletown, where everyone is eager to see her - except for Bigby Wolf. What's not quite right about her?
The drawings were incredibly well done, including the numerous page and double-page spreads. I won't go into detail about what the latter half of the story depicted, as I don't want to go into spoiler territory, but there were some very sad moments, some shocking moments, and some very touching moments. The ending of course left me hanging quite a bit, a real "re-birth" you might say, and an exciting new turning point for the next volume.
I'm attempting to read the next volume fairly soon, as I've borrowed these from a friend, but I am very excited to read the next installment, and can see me (time permitting) devouring it in one sitting! This volume, however, has definitely been my favourite so far of the series.
austra_pro's review against another edition
4.0
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lidia710's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
greatnate008's review against another edition
5.0
Another good entry in the series. It's sad how many fables die in this volume.
avvai's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0