shadestate's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Reviewing this after reading the first three volumes: every volume is easy to read, but this series moves slow. This whole first volume mostly feels like an introduction, almost like a preamble of the story. It has vibes, but not a lot of bite.
haddocks_eyes's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
trash_reader_'s review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
I didn't understand what was going on, because it seemed like nothing was going on. It was a lot of sitting around and talking about things that are completely irrelevant and no one actually cares about. Like who wrote Cleo's name on a bathroom stall on a college campus. It doesn't matter. The conversations between the "friends" started and ended randomly and jumped around, as did the panels and what I'm assuming was the plot.
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this surreal gothic slice of life. Always impressed with Sophie's grasp of style and character design. One of the most visceral and immediate representations of menstrual cramps I've ever seen in any medium.
jonathan_lee_b's review against another edition
5.0
Wet Moon #1: Feeble Wanderings is a trip to the planetarium.
thecolourblue's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
This is a pretty nostalgic book that reminds me a lot of spending time in alternative or goth communities as a high school student (in small town UK rather than USA), and I love the character design and details from Sophie Campbell. The greyscale art is really nice (although the lettering can be a bit tricky in places).
On the downside... not very much happens in the story, and even for a slice-of-life comic I find it hard to really get pulled in by any of the characters. A few of the characters are kind of annoying (in the natural way that young teenagers tend to be when you are reading about them as an adult) and I don't know if I'm engaged enough by their lives to continue reading.
On the downside... not very much happens in the story, and even for a slice-of-life comic I find it hard to really get pulled in by any of the characters. A few of the characters are kind of annoying (in the natural way that young teenagers tend to be when you are reading about them as an adult) and I don't know if I'm engaged enough by their lives to continue reading.
s4fe_sound's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
Love like the artwork and diversity in the characters’ personalities. It’s very original and completely out of my comfort zone. However, the comic is difficult to read with the slang and intricate font.
Now, I’ve never been a goth, but it’s fun to finally see a story from this genre’s perspective. We usually see a nerd or popular person as the protagonist in books or comics, while this spiced it up.
I’ve seen many reviews here that state that the characters’ daily life didn’t compliment how the readers were back in the days when being goth was still a thing. And, with my ignorance, I won’t judge it by that.
All in all, not too shabby. I’ll give the second book a try.
Love like the artwork and diversity in the characters’ personalities. It’s very original and completely out of my comfort zone. However, the comic is difficult to read with the slang and intricate font.
Now, I’ve never been a goth, but it’s fun to finally see a story from this genre’s perspective. We usually see a nerd or popular person as the protagonist in books or comics, while this spiced it up.
I’ve seen many reviews here that state that the characters’ daily life didn’t compliment how the readers were back in the days when being goth was still a thing. And, with my ignorance, I won’t judge it by that.
All in all, not too shabby. I’ll give the second book a try.
madmaud77's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
mangosmar's review
3.0
Reread and as I remember, nothing really happens but everyone looks super cool.
devonashby's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0