lattes_lipstick_literature's review against another edition
4.0
Preacher book 1 is a compilation of the Preacher comic books showcasing the issues #1-#12. This compilation starts with Jesse (The Preacher), Tulip (The [ex] Girlfriend), and Cassidy (The New Best Friend) sitting in a booth at a diner trying to have a conversation. This conversation is intermitted with flashbacks as they go through how they got to where they are now. Eventually, we are lead up to the present, where the real story of Preacher can actually begin. We find out what caused the destruction of Jesse's flock in Texas, What caused Jesse to become a Preacher, and who (or what) everyone is of course. Not all the questions are answered as it won't be until the next book where we can figure out the unanswered questions of these arcs.
Ennis does a great job of giving you a unique story that takes you on a wild ride, Each character is unique and seems to break the cliques of most graphic novels. My least favorite characters (besides the bad guys) was Tulip as she was a bit annoying, I really hope she gets better now that she isn't pestering Jesse about why he left her (There are more important things going on...) Dillon does a good job of bringing the characters into the light and allowing you to feel the emotion that Ennis is trying to convey. I am also really jealous of Jesse's hair. Those Curls.
This is a good graphic novel if you're a fan of comic books, although I will warn you that if you are religious you may want to stay away from this book.
Ennis does a great job of giving you a unique story that takes you on a wild ride, Each character is unique and seems to break the cliques of most graphic novels. My least favorite characters (besides the bad guys) was Tulip as she was a bit annoying, I really hope she gets better now that she isn't pestering Jesse about why he left her (There are more important things going on...) Dillon does a good job of bringing the characters into the light and allowing you to feel the emotion that Ennis is trying to convey. I am also really jealous of Jesse's hair. Those Curls.
This is a good graphic novel if you're a fan of comic books, although I will warn you that if you are religious you may want to stay away from this book.
loreta_lat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kurtwombat's review
5.0
Dark, brutal and funny action adventure exploration of heaven and hell and their mutually dependent self serving natures and modestly put--the shortcomings of humanity. First heard of this from a Barnes & Noble bookseller who liked some unrelated t-shirt I was wearing and thought I might like Preacher. I don't know who sent you, but thank you mysterious stranger.
thatonewhoreads's review
5.0
I went into preacher blind not knowing a single thing about it. and boy oh boy did I love it. it's so messed up, its a breath of fresh air. it made me love adult comics, the story is amazing!!!! I love the art style as well. honestly so glad I picked this up because it is so addictive to read and refreshing for someone like me who's over the whole superhero thing.
jsantucci's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
wathykite's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jammasterjamie's review
5.0
Sacrilegious, filled with wildly disturbing images, scummy and horrible characters... What's not to like?
altoid's review against another edition
4.0
Would've been very good had it not been for so much immature dialogue littered throughout. However for all of Ennis's faults (it was the 90s after all), the book does a great job throwing you into the bizarre and somehow familiar world of the titular Preacher as he embarks on a journey to find the Lord and find out why he abandoned his post.
smurf2309's review
4.0
THIS WAS THE BEST! It's been a while since I found a new world to get lost in and I wasn't disappointed at all. I love that the characters integrated with different twists and turns and I loved the surprises.
Cannot wait until I get my hands on book two of this very dark and gritty graphic novel.
Cannot wait until I get my hands on book two of this very dark and gritty graphic novel.
itcamefromthepage's review against another edition
4.0
For the most part Preacher is an excellent example of Garth Ennis's best traits. Raw and brutal social satire that lays out the world bare. The only things that hold this back from being a full five stars is that it occasionally gets a bit too far into bad taste (the more shock/offensive variety), still I am really looking forward to reading the rest of this series!