mairimav's review against another edition
4.0
This was just pure tragedy. Extremely painful. Loosing two favourite characters -Willie and Billy- and changing the status quo. It was pure chaos, brutal and emotional, you couldn't grasp who was aligned with whom, it wrecked me. Wish me for a speedy recovery, highly unlikely though with volume 5 in my hands.
adhara13's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
idenkimifah's review against another edition
5.0
I can't express how much I love the art style being used here and then we have this awesome story backing it up. This is perfection. The progression, the art style, the panels, story, EVERYTHING. I don't think I have the words right now to drop a review, but I can't picture someone picking this up and not getting hooked.
literarynessie's review against another edition
2.0
wowowow
It is here I take my leave. I can't handle the graphic violence anymore, haha.
There's so much senseless killing and teenage melodrama with pessimism flavoring every story. I will say that sometimes I thought Marcus' internal monologue was deep and insightful. I mean, these kids went through some rough sh*t and are really, really angry. At first I found Deadly Class as a whole to be entertaining and the concept interesting, but now I can't watch these characters quite literally ruin one each other's lives any longer.
It is here I take my leave. I can't handle the graphic violence anymore, haha.
There's so much senseless killing and teenage melodrama with pessimism flavoring every story. I will say that sometimes I thought Marcus' internal monologue was deep and insightful. I mean, these kids went through some rough sh*t and are really, really angry. At first I found Deadly Class as a whole to be entertaining and the concept interesting, but now I can't watch these characters quite literally ruin one each other's lives any longer.
georgezakka's review against another edition
5.0
Volume after volume, deadly class defies expectations with crazy plot twists and amazing writing.
jakekilroy's review against another edition
4.0
This thing is total obliteration. It moves fast save for the existential meditations amid truly chaotic, relentless violence. You can feel the sweat in the pages. There is just so much colorful death here, goddamn.
criticalreader's review against another edition
4.0
My favourite volume so far. Don't want to say too much but it lives up to the title name.
danpalooza's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
ariellesbooked's review against another edition
4.0
This was definitely one of the more action-packed issues. We see students turn on each other in hopes of acing their "final exam" - an actual rat race. Marcus, being one of the rats, pairs up with others who have been singled out in hopes of surviving through the night. I loved seeing Petra used as more of a main player in this one. Shabnam is in full antagonist mode, taking full advantage of the situation to elevate his own situation. And the final twist? Definitely shocked me the first time I read it.
I think that one of my biggest issues with Deadly Class tends to be the pretentious writing. And while this one certainly had some of that, the insanity of this arc made up for it. I definitely feel like this is where the series hits its stride, as I've already previewed the next installment and remember really enjoying it.
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Deadly Class, Vol. 1: Reagan Youth
Deadly Class, Vol 2: Kids of the Black Hole
Deadly Class, Vol 3: The Snake Pit
Deadly Class, Vol 4: Die for Me
Deadly Class, Vol 5: Carousel
Deadly Class, Vol 6: This is Not the End
Deadly Class, Vol 7: Love Like Blood
Deadly Class, Vol 8: Never Go Back
Deadly Class, Vol 9: Bone Machine
Deadly Class, Vol 10: Save Your Generation
I think that one of my biggest issues with Deadly Class tends to be the pretentious writing. And while this one certainly had some of that, the insanity of this arc made up for it. I definitely feel like this is where the series hits its stride, as I've already previewed the next installment and remember really enjoying it.
Deadly Class, Vol. 1: Reagan Youth
Deadly Class, Vol 2: Kids of the Black Hole
Deadly Class, Vol 3: The Snake Pit
Deadly Class, Vol 4: Die for Me
Deadly Class, Vol 5: Carousel
Deadly Class, Vol 6: This is Not the End
Deadly Class, Vol 7: Love Like Blood
Deadly Class, Vol 8: Never Go Back
Deadly Class, Vol 9: Bone Machine
Deadly Class, Vol 10: Save Your Generation
a_pocalypse's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0