starryeved's review
2.0
Excellent premise, mediocre execution with little to no character development/complexity, and extremely choppy pacing. All style, limited substance.
(An extra star for the premise.)
(An extra star for the premise.)
jkenna90's review
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley for a free review copy of this book.
While I wasn't the biggest fan of this book, I do think it would make a good addition to a graphic novel section in any library. It was very interesting and I liked the concept. I just don't think that it was very well executed. The first 40 or so pages were great and then it went down hill from there. While I think that the story devolved into a convoluted mess, there was something to it and the artwork was gorgeous. I think that fans of X-Files, Indiana Jones, or the Delilah Dirk series would probably like this series as well.
While I wasn't the biggest fan of this book, I do think it would make a good addition to a graphic novel section in any library. It was very interesting and I liked the concept. I just don't think that it was very well executed. The first 40 or so pages were great and then it went down hill from there. While I think that the story devolved into a convoluted mess, there was something to it and the artwork was gorgeous. I think that fans of X-Files, Indiana Jones, or the Delilah Dirk series would probably like this series as well.
carroq's review
3.0
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I liked the conspiracy theories angle of the book. There is a lot of room for the creators to play with different theories down the line. It was interesting to see how they pulled some of them together in this volume. Jake, the young man that is the center of this story, is kind of a boring character to me. He grew on me by the end of this volume, but not enough to really care about his story. His flatulent dog seemed to have more personality at times.
I'm torn on the art. Some of it is great. I particularly liked how there were symbols strewn throughout the book and am curious what importance they might end up having. At other times, the art seemed incomplete or rushed. That might just be a stylistic choice that didn't pay off for me though. I found this to be a decent enough story, but it didn't catch my attention enough to want to continue the series.
I liked the conspiracy theories angle of the book. There is a lot of room for the creators to play with different theories down the line. It was interesting to see how they pulled some of them together in this volume. Jake, the young man that is the center of this story, is kind of a boring character to me. He grew on me by the end of this volume, but not enough to really care about his story. His flatulent dog seemed to have more personality at times.
I'm torn on the art. Some of it is great. I particularly liked how there were symbols strewn throughout the book and am curious what importance they might end up having. At other times, the art seemed incomplete or rushed. That might just be a stylistic choice that didn't pay off for me though. I found this to be a decent enough story, but it didn't catch my attention enough to want to continue the series.
homosexual's review
3.0
I was given a copy from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review.
This series was very average. The idea of conspiracy theories all being connected is a very interesting premise, but I don't feel like it lands very well. At some parts it even feels hokey.
The art is beautiful and I mostly kept reading so I could say I gave it a fair shot, I probably won't continue with the series unless I hear rave things about later volumes.
This series was very average. The idea of conspiracy theories all being connected is a very interesting premise, but I don't feel like it lands very well. At some parts it even feels hokey.
The art is beautiful and I mostly kept reading so I could say I gave it a fair shot, I probably won't continue with the series unless I hear rave things about later volumes.
fixatedonfiction's review
4.0
This book was pretty amazing. I love these sort of mysteries and really cannot wait until I read Volume 2. It was a mixture of The Library, National Treasure, Indiana Jones, and so many of my other favourite shows and movies. I love anything that has clues and puzzles.
kenali_woods's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this one. I think it has a lot of potential and I love reading about mysteries and conspiracy theories even if I don’t believe them myself. Bonus star added for the corgi!
jkenna's review
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley for a free review copy of this book.
While I wasn't the biggest fan of this book, I do think it would make a good addition to a graphic novel section in any library. It was very interesting and I liked the concept. I just don't think that it was very well executed. The first 40 or so pages were great and then it went down hill from there. While I think that the story devolved into a convoluted mess, there was something to it and the artwork was gorgeous. I think that fans of X-Files, Indiana Jones, or the Delilah Dirk series would probably like this series as well.
While I wasn't the biggest fan of this book, I do think it would make a good addition to a graphic novel section in any library. It was very interesting and I liked the concept. I just don't think that it was very well executed. The first 40 or so pages were great and then it went down hill from there. While I think that the story devolved into a convoluted mess, there was something to it and the artwork was gorgeous. I think that fans of X-Files, Indiana Jones, or the Delilah Dirk series would probably like this series as well.
booknooknoggin's review
3.0
This plot has potential but this was so slow going and not much really happening but for the explanation of the lore of this story. There is a side code/puzzle but no clue or even how to start deciphering it to make it add any extra for this story.