hanahighway's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This was fine, the main draw for me was the art. The first story was much more interesting and the art in that one really delivered! The second story pretty lame in my opinion and the art was not as noteworthy.
ktxx22's review against another edition
3.0
Perfectly adequate collection of two stories. The first one I enjoyed more than the second. The art here is not my favorite. I also was not a big fan of the font choice on the second story.
charlibirb's review against another edition
2.0
1 star for the owl story, jeeeeez come on, it's literally just a rape/revenge story, and that's the entire plot.
3 for the cat story. Kind of cool, but weird out of context as to why the visitor in the night.
Overall meh, although the artwork was beautiful.
3 for the cat story. Kind of cool, but weird out of context as to why the visitor in the night.
Overall meh, although the artwork was beautiful.
kandicez's review against another edition
4.0
This was a beautiful book.
I've read both stories before, but seeing them is always a completely new experience. I enjoyed "The Price" much more, not only because of the story itself, which is fantastic and yet also mundane. How does Gaiman DO that!? But also because the illustrations lined up with what I saw in my mind when I first read.
The second story didn't do quite as much for me. The lettering, when it transitions from the introduction to the story itself was exquisite, but hard to read. I'm worried this will make me seem shallow, but whenever I read anything that describes a person as the most beautiful, man or woman, my idea of beauty doesn't seem to gel with the finished product. Whether it's casting or drawing, and then the story loses some bit of magic that my imagination was able to create.
I've read both stories before, but seeing them is always a completely new experience. I enjoyed "The Price" much more, not only because of the story itself, which is fantastic and yet also mundane. How does Gaiman DO that!? But also because the illustrations lined up with what I saw in my mind when I first read.
The second story didn't do quite as much for me. The lettering, when it transitions from the introduction to the story itself was exquisite, but hard to read. I'm worried this will make me seem shallow, but whenever I read anything that describes a person as the most beautiful, man or woman, my idea of beauty doesn't seem to gel with the finished product. Whether it's casting or drawing, and then the story loses some bit of magic that my imagination was able to create.
synthzar's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
dutchtineke's review against another edition
3.0
Two short, fascinating stories but wasn't attracted to the drawing at all. I can appreciate and see the skill used though.