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nervousburrito's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
gjeebus_k's review against another edition
4.0
When I bought this book, I wasn't ready for what I would delve myself into.
First of all, the art of is magnificent. So much detail, and you still feel like you're looking into a fantastical world you know must be hidden somewhere in this world.
The story on the other hand, is something you probably aren't ready for yet. I had no idea it was based on the myth surrounding 'the ring of the nibelungs'. You think it's a story of a young boy who gets raised by a dwarf-goblin and will go on a quest with his wolf-friends to find his real parents.
Well, it actually comes down to this in this volume. But this is just a small part of the story.
Very emotional and action-packed, this volume will draw you into a story as big as the famous 'Lord of the Rings'.
First of all, the art of is magnificent. So much detail, and you still feel like you're looking into a fantastical world you know must be hidden somewhere in this world.
The story on the other hand, is something you probably aren't ready for yet. I had no idea it was based on the myth surrounding 'the ring of the nibelungs'. You think it's a story of a young boy who gets raised by a dwarf-goblin and will go on a quest with his wolf-friends to find his real parents.
Well, it actually comes down to this in this volume. But this is just a small part of the story.
Very emotional and action-packed, this volume will draw you into a story as big as the famous 'Lord of the Rings'.
zare_i's review against another edition
5.0
Start of the epic story. Only thing I feel sorry for after reading this book is that author could not make a full featured animated movie. What a feast for the eyes that would be.
Drawn in the style that reminds me greatly of Disney but also Fox's Titan AE. When you look at these drawings everything looks so easy, drawn without effort.... true masterpiece.
For the majestic way of story telling just look at the intro pages where we see Siegfried's parents and their fate. Told across 5 pages (if I am not wrong could be more) and without a single uttered word. Pictures speak for themselves. Cadres, flow..... it is just .... beautifully drawn.
As one of the reviewers mentioned this volume is not in US but European format, meaning 90 pages of story and rest are special extra and commentaries from the author (followed by additional sketches and movie art (I guess from trailer)). I had no issues with this but maybe some other readers might.
All in all beautifully drawn epic fantasy. Recommended to anyone interested in fine art.
Drawn in the style that reminds me greatly of Disney but also Fox's Titan AE. When you look at these drawings everything looks so easy, drawn without effort.... true masterpiece.
For the majestic way of story telling just look at the intro pages where we see Siegfried's parents and their fate. Told across 5 pages (if I am not wrong could be more) and without a single uttered word. Pictures speak for themselves. Cadres, flow..... it is just .... beautifully drawn.
As one of the reviewers mentioned this volume is not in US but European format, meaning 90 pages of story and rest are special extra and commentaries from the author (followed by additional sketches and movie art (I guess from trailer)). I had no issues with this but maybe some other readers might.
All in all beautifully drawn epic fantasy. Recommended to anyone interested in fine art.
timsormin's review against another edition
4.0
GORGEOUS art! I enjoyed the interview, inspirational images, and development art in the second half as well.
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Well it was a bit messy, but the illustrations are gorgeous! Also quite an interesting story
juusosalmi_'s review against another edition
3.0
Aivan äärettömän ihana taide! Ihanat sävyt ja aivan käsittämättömän kaunista luonnon taltioimista. Pieniin ruutuihin on saatu ikuistettua liikkuvat hetket.
Jokatapauksessa, vaikka taide olikin ihanaa ja kiehtovaa oli tämä ensimmäinen osa kuitenkin minulle itselleni aika sekava. En suosittele tätä todellakaan ihmisille, jotka ovat vasta aloittelemassa sarjakuvien lukemista, sillä tämä kirja osaa olla hyvin hämmentävä. Erityisiä ruutuasetteluja ja outoja sijainteja puhekuplille... Tarut menivät ainakin ensimmäisessä osassa hyvin paljon sekaisin keskenään ja tapahtumat olivat ainakin itselleni epäselviä.
Jokatapauksessa, vaikka taide olikin ihanaa ja kiehtovaa oli tämä ensimmäinen osa kuitenkin minulle itselleni aika sekava. En suosittele tätä todellakaan ihmisille, jotka ovat vasta aloittelemassa sarjakuvien lukemista, sillä tämä kirja osaa olla hyvin hämmentävä. Erityisiä ruutuasetteluja ja outoja sijainteja puhekuplille... Tarut menivät ainakin ensimmäisessä osassa hyvin paljon sekaisin keskenään ja tapahtumat olivat ainakin itselleni epäselviä.
enchanteurlitteraire's review against another edition
4.0
Une BD sur la mythologie nordique qui m’a vraiment plu.
Il y a de magnifiques planches.
C’est un premier tome très introductif mais je sens que le second promets de grandes choses!
Il y a de magnifiques planches.
C’est un premier tome très introductif mais je sens que le second promets de grandes choses!
iffer's review against another edition
4.0
The artwork is gorgeous, and I truly think that Alex Alice did a impeccable job conveying so much emotion and plot in very information-dense, beautiful art.. Alex Alice's passion for this project is evident, and I enjoyed the interview and the extras at the end of this book. I only wish that the film corresponding to this graphic trilogy would get made, and that the third installment would get printed and released in English!
etoiline's review against another edition
4.0
I've read a few stories based on the Ring Cycle, so I was interested to see this graphic novel version. I was disappointed to see that even though there are quite a few pages in my ebook version, this is only the first third of the story. On the other hand, it's nice to know that there's more to come. The last half of the book is an interview with the author, which is detailed and interesting, though disjointed. Apparently this graphic novel is an adaptation of an animated movie that the author is also involved in, and it looks like physical copies of this novel might have additional media bundled with it. The interview goes back and forth between the novel and the animated movie, which is sometimes confusing, as the author is sometimes talking about the script for the movie versus writing and illustrating the novel. Sometimes they are the same, but not always. I wish I could see what they were talking about; I'll keep my eyes open for a US release. As for the graphic novel itself, the art is well done but minimal; the author has changed some of the story from what I'm familiar with, but it's not jarring. The design of the novel is eye-catching, and the story moves along quickly, though I feel like the meat of the story is still to come. I hope I can get my hands on the next volume.
I received this digital ARC via Netgalley and the publisher.
I received this digital ARC via Netgalley and the publisher.
crowyhead's review against another edition
5.0
The artwork here is really amazingly beautiful, and fans of 1980s Henson and Don Bluth films will feel particularly at home here -- I was not at all surprised to read in one of the afterword sections that both "The Dark Crystal" and "The Secret of NIMH" heavily influenced the artist's style.
The author is apparently also in pre-production on an animated film based on the same material, and it's gorgeous. You can see a teaser trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pld6fHqHVLA
I really hope it gets made, SOON.
The author is apparently also in pre-production on an animated film based on the same material, and it's gorgeous. You can see a teaser trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pld6fHqHVLA
I really hope it gets made, SOON.