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hbhalliwell's review
5.0
Need More
I couldn't stop reading. "One more chapter" turned into the whole book. I'm loving every second of the ride (minus the comic reading format this one changed to, as opposed to the way all the other comics I've read on kindle were set up - a way I much preferred and was easier to read than this). Great book. I want so much to stay up and read more, but I'd be up all night. It's really that good.
I couldn't stop reading. "One more chapter" turned into the whole book. I'm loving every second of the ride (minus the comic reading format this one changed to, as opposed to the way all the other comics I've read on kindle were set up - a way I much preferred and was easier to read than this). Great book. I want so much to stay up and read more, but I'd be up all night. It's really that good.
trin's review against another edition
3.0
Hoo boy, it's starting to get weird and sexist. Not the adapters' fault, though they didn't help things with they way they framed/drew the whole Julie Lawry section, which I have always hated, and which is not improved by physically improbable short shorts and the type of skinny female comics body that looks stupid in a superhero comic and even dumber in something trying to be gritty.
Anyway, that atmo is still enjoyably visceral. And Frannie is less annoying in this adaptation because you don't constantly have to read that in her diary she spells "says" as "sez." Small mercies!
Anyway, that atmo is still enjoyably visceral. And Frannie is less annoying in this adaptation because you don't constantly have to read that in her diary she spells "says" as "sez." Small mercies!
megadeathvsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
The series is ramping up nicely, but I'm also beginning to notice some plot holes from how condensed it has become. The narrative is not as smooth as it could be.
whatrosiereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
angelofmine1974's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
3.0
So happy I picked this back up to read again. This volume is basically the group walking towards finding Mother Abigail and the trials and tribulations they go through to get there. Graphics are amazing and of course the story is as well.
bigbookgeek's review against another edition
5.0
In this volume, Nick and his group make it to Hemmingford House, and meet Mother Abigail. Stu and his group kill the rapists and rescue the ladies. Stu attempts an appendicitis. Yeah, another volume in The Stand, my favorite book ever! Awesomeness. Just sad that there are only three volumes left!
jenmat1197's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
In the 3rd installment of The Stand Graphic Novel - we meet Tom Cullen. A disabeled man that Nick comes across on his travels who he convinces to come along to see Mother Abigail. People who have dreamed of Mother Abigail start to show up at her house in Nebraska and she tells them they must head west to Colorado. Mother Abigail discusses how she is afraid of what Randall Flagg is up to and they are soon going to have to unite against him. Meanwhile, Stu and Frannie realize they have feelings for each other which upsets Harold. Larry meets Nadine Cross who, when Larry asks if she ever dreams of Mother Abigail, states she doesn't dream.
This was another good installation. It didn't advance the story as much as I expected it to since there are only two more graphic novels. I am wondering if it is going to start to skip ahead more. But this one was again well written.
Stars: 4.5
kandicez's review against another edition
4.0
Tom Cullen has always been one of my favorite King characters so I was thrilled when he was introduced. Julie was a high-toned bitch just like she is in the novel, so that felt right as well.
What I didn't love about this installment was the art work. I usually read comics a little slow because I am so enamored with the art on the page, but this time I just flipped on through. The images were too bright and hopeful looking for the tale. Things were more more,,,I don't know, "rounded", for lack of a better word. It wasn't enough to ruin my enjoyment, but we are getting to the meat of this story now and I hope the art improves so the story and the images coincide.
What I didn't love about this installment was the art work. I usually read comics a little slow because I am so enamored with the art on the page, but this time I just flipped on through. The images were too bright and hopeful looking for the tale. Things were more more,,,I don't know, "rounded", for lack of a better word. It wasn't enough to ruin my enjoyment, but we are getting to the meat of this story now and I hope the art improves so the story and the images coincide.
trudilibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
This continues to be an excellent adaptation of King's epic novel. The characterizations are spot on, the narrative flows nicely and the artwork truly captures the magnitude of the action. It would have been no small feat to re-imagine the sprawling, 1000+ pages of the novel into this projected 6 book series, and I'm impressed by what I've seen so far. Like any adaptation, choices have to be made, things left out or glossed over, but so far the overall integrity of King's story and The Stand's larger themes remain intact.
julianam's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0