jamberg's review
3.0
I was somehow expecting more, although this tale was interesting and alien. The implications of the plot are a bit depressing, actually.
destdest's review
3.0
Okay, this was cuter than expected. Also, no quote this time because this book is 98% no text.
STORY:
In The Saga of Rex by Michel Gagné (200 pages)
I hadn't expected there to be such a violent part in the book (a creature was about to be sacrificed, a creature was pierced through the stomach with a bloody knife, and a creature died), but it was okay because nothing stayed too sad for long.
ART:
The art was very beautiful! There's a climatic part when Rex loses a unicorn horn that is just mesmerizing to see. When Rex and his mate become one (nothing vulgar or sexual; kids won't even pick up on the symbolism) was another beautiful part. I loved the color direction in this book as well.
CHARACTERS:
Rex was an absolute cutie and Aven seemed to be a lot of fun.
OVERALL:
To sum this book up, it's message was "travel all you can with the one you love." Or maybe it was really "this book was kind of weird and I didn't understand most of it, but I loved the pictures." Either way, it's worth picking up! I found the ending so sweet.
STORY:
In The Saga of Rex by Michel Gagné (200 pages)
I hadn't expected there to be such a violent part in the book (a creature was about to be sacrificed, a creature was pierced through the stomach with a bloody knife, and a creature died), but it was okay because nothing stayed too sad for long.
ART:
The art was very beautiful! There's a climatic part when Rex loses a unicorn horn that is just mesmerizing to see. When Rex and his mate become one (nothing vulgar or sexual; kids won't even pick up on the symbolism) was another beautiful part. I loved the color direction in this book as well.
CHARACTERS:
Rex was an absolute cutie and Aven seemed to be a lot of fun.
OVERALL:
To sum this book up, it's message was "travel all you can with the one you love." Or maybe it was really "this book was kind of weird and I didn't understand most of it, but I loved the pictures." Either way, it's worth picking up! I found the ending so sweet.
adubrow's review
5.0
I don't think I could write a long review of this graphic novel, but I really hope more people check it out and give it a try. Rex and Aven's story is amazing, beautiful, heartbreaking, sweet, and wonderful.
evila_elf's review
2.0
Aside from some introductions to the world at the start, this book is completely wordless.
While the images are stunning and Rex is adorable, I just couldn't get into this book. Things flowed from one oddness to another. It had more of a dreamlike quality to it than anything else. I prefer my stories with a bit more...story to them.
While the images are stunning and Rex is adorable, I just couldn't get into this book. Things flowed from one oddness to another. It had more of a dreamlike quality to it than anything else. I prefer my stories with a bit more...story to them.
kittyg's review
4.0
I read this graphic novel without knowing anything about it and I purchased it just based off of the beautiful illustration style I could see on the front cover. The story follows a young fox cub called Rex who gets all tangled up in a great Space adventure where he has to fight aliens, run from aliens, fall in love with aliens and avoid death at all possible points too. There is a short introduction which contains words to give a little bit of background and context to the whole story, and then there are no more words after that, the rest is pure beautiful imagery.
I have to say that Rex was such a SWEET main character with so many different expressions that really managed to capture his personality and make him a loveable little fox straight away. The story flies through all sorts of drastic landscape changes and Rex gets into all sorts of mischief and trouble and the way that he was drawn in these scenes really brought him to life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this very fast-paced but visually immaculate storyline as it was full of adventure but it was also appropriate for all ages, the images were stunning and the fact that you could understand the whole story just from the different expressions and poses is a true credit to the illustrator. The little Fox in big trouble is a wonderful adventure and the whole idea of such an innocent and cute little character embarking on an adventure of such proportions and madness is wonderful.
I loved seeing the pastel colour schemes which are used because they add to the feeling of innocence and naivety which really fit our small hero, and I think it's certainly a brilliant book to add to any collection because of the wonders held within it's pages. I am very intrigued in Gagné's other works now and I may pick up more from him in the future. 4.5*s and certainly a great read :)
I have to say that Rex was such a SWEET main character with so many different expressions that really managed to capture his personality and make him a loveable little fox straight away. The story flies through all sorts of drastic landscape changes and Rex gets into all sorts of mischief and trouble and the way that he was drawn in these scenes really brought him to life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this very fast-paced but visually immaculate storyline as it was full of adventure but it was also appropriate for all ages, the images were stunning and the fact that you could understand the whole story just from the different expressions and poses is a true credit to the illustrator. The little Fox in big trouble is a wonderful adventure and the whole idea of such an innocent and cute little character embarking on an adventure of such proportions and madness is wonderful.
I loved seeing the pastel colour schemes which are used because they add to the feeling of innocence and naivety which really fit our small hero, and I think it's certainly a brilliant book to add to any collection because of the wonders held within it's pages. I am very intrigued in Gagné's other works now and I may pick up more from him in the future. 4.5*s and certainly a great read :)
bookertsfarm's review
3.0
I really wanted to like this graphic novel and heard lots of good things on booktube, so I was quick to pick up a copy. The best way I can describe this book is whimsical. Rex is an adorable fox. In fact, I couldn't help but think what an adorable tattoo Rex would make. Rex runs across a flying saucer and goes on adventures traveling to different worlds and meeting different entities. There is little text in the book and while the artwork is nice, it just wasn't enough to hold my attention. I did enjoy the section where Rex meets his soulmate, a magical blue fox, but other than that, not a lot stood out for me in the book. I would advise against purchasing this book unless you either collect graphic novels, or have already seen it and think it might be a good investment for you. I am glad I read it, but not necessarily glad I own it.
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