aprilthelibrarian's review
5.0
What a great ending to a wonderful comic series. And now there is even a Netflix show based on this series!
elarasalazar's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
cmcrockford's review
4.0
"Because I love them."
I think by default because it's wrapping up a longer story the plotting is a bit too neat in these issues, especially in regards to Gus' true nature and the eventual fate of the hybrids and humans, but Lemire brings his post-apocalyptic story (one that Logan sometimes ripped off in tone and outline now that I'm reading it) to a really moving conclusion anyway. I have my gripes with the series, especially in how it sometimes didn't deliver the reversals and turns you need to make the genre conventions Lemire uses satisfying, but the best parts of this ending are satisfying as hell anyway.
I think by default because it's wrapping up a longer story the plotting is a bit too neat in these issues, especially in regards to Gus' true nature and the eventual fate of the hybrids and humans, but Lemire brings his post-apocalyptic story (one that Logan sometimes ripped off in tone and outline now that I'm reading it) to a really moving conclusion anyway. I have my gripes with the series, especially in how it sometimes didn't deliver the reversals and turns you need to make the genre conventions Lemire uses satisfying, but the best parts of this ending are satisfying as hell anyway.
scoobygirl93's review
4.0
sad that they didn't entirely conclude the science part, either with science or mythology but I did love the epilogue
megadallion's review
4.0
I thought this was an excellent series - 4 stars overall. The final volume kept a knot in my stomach until its final peaceful, contemplative frames. I actually really enjoyed the ending even though it was a tad bit dramatic and sappy. It reminded me of the poem, "this is the way the world ends...not with a bang but a whimper." In fact, "The Hollow Men" is a great comparison for these comics. After everything the characters go through, so much pain and gore and death, even if they become hardened and evil from their surroundings, in the end they're still just people. And all people (man, woman, or hybrid) will someday die. They're all equals when it comes to death, and there's nothing glorious or glamorous about it.
"The Walking Dead" is also the top comparison I thought of while reading this series, and if you liked one you'll most probably enjoy the other. What I love about both of these series though is that they shine a light on humankind and study it, warning readers of what we can become and just how evil we can be (and on the flip side, also how good we can potentially be). I really enjoy these types of forewarning, post-apocalyptic story lines. They're good for self-reflection and also for a sort of sick excitement from what could possibly go wrong with society. Anyway, highly recommend.
"The Walking Dead" is also the top comparison I thought of while reading this series, and if you liked one you'll most probably enjoy the other. What I love about both of these series though is that they shine a light on humankind and study it, warning readers of what we can become and just how evil we can be (and on the flip side, also how good we can potentially be). I really enjoy these types of forewarning, post-apocalyptic story lines. They're good for self-reflection and also for a sort of sick excitement from what could possibly go wrong with society. Anyway, highly recommend.
crabbygirl's review
3.0
In light of Netflix releasing Sweet Tooth as a series, I realised I'd better finish the comics before they ruin it for me. Surprisingly, there was only one volume left. I re-read volumes 4 & 5 to refresh my memory, as well as my reviews of them, and then read this one.
Hm. Although I gave volumes 2-5 a '4', this one only gets a '3'. The art is still original and great, but the ending was too predictable. I don't really fault the creator as endings are HARD. And a poor ending (for me) is no reason to not enjoy the bulk of a story (see I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak)
Hm. Although I gave volumes 2-5 a '4', this one only gets a '3'. The art is still original and great, but the ending was too predictable. I don't really fault the creator as endings are HARD. And a poor ending (for me) is no reason to not enjoy the bulk of a story (see I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak)
orangerful's review
5.0
A fitting end to a fantastic series.
I won't lie, there were plenty of times when I was reading 'Sweet Tooth' the series and saying "WTF IS THIS?!" but by the end of the story, things begin to fall into place, even if that place is very strange and surreal and not where I expect it to end up at all.
Having read this final installment, I can now recommend this series with confidence! It is a great post-apocalyptic tale that will surprise you. READ SWEET TOOTH!
I won't lie, there were plenty of times when I was reading 'Sweet Tooth' the series and saying "WTF IS THIS?!" but by the end of the story, things begin to fall into place, even if that place is very strange and surreal and not where I expect it to end up at all.
Having read this final installment, I can now recommend this series with confidence! It is a great post-apocalyptic tale that will surprise you. READ SWEET TOOTH!
evalikestreez's review
5.0
This series was really amazing. It’s not perfect, but it has quickly become maybe one of my favorite post-apocalyptic stories. The mystery throughout is done very well. The horror and violence of the setting and what these people are going through is never glorified or downplayed, this I think is thanks to Lemires art style. I think his style is very versatile, I’ve seen some people complain it’s ugly, and sometimes it is, but I think that is very much to convey the nature of the setting and the horror that the characters have been forced to endure and commit, that said, sometimes the art is really really beautiful. I also really enjoyed the use of religion in the story I thought it was very interesting.