saoki's review against another edition
5.0
Ass kicking, name taking and characters you can love love love. What more is needed?
sam_antics's review against another edition
1.0
Just didn't care for this one. It was too violent, and I didn't like any of the characters.
jexjthomas's review against another edition
5.0
This was utterly fantastic. It was like a really great D&D session with your best pals who drink too much and curse a lot and like to get rowdy. Beautiful art, sharp writing, with excellent (and seemingly effortless) characterization. I want to buy copies of this for everyone I know.
joliendelandsheer's review against another edition
4.0
Review on my blog, The Fictional Reader
I’ve been trying to read more graphic novels in the past few years, and Rat Queens has fascinated me for a while. I have to admit that I didn’t really know anything about it before I started reading. I just read the first two sentences of the synopsis. And it was GLORIOUS. I absolutely loved it. Before the actual story line starts, it has little portraits of each Rat Queen and who they are which is so handy! Each Rat Queen is so different, and I think from a different race (fantasy-wise) and different background. For example, Hannah was raised by 2 necromancers, and she’s an elf. Dee, a human, was raised in a cult that worships a giant octopus? I love the diversity here.
This was a fun, action-packed graphic novel with beautiful illustrations. I think Dee’s portrait is one of my favorite graphic novel illustrations ever. The Rat Queens are basically mercenaries, taking on a task for payment. This leads to some pretty dangerous (and hilarious) scenes. I loved the interactions between the characters and the overall story line. Plus, their witty banter is genius. I will say that if you are not comfortable with drinking, swearing, violence and/or sex, this graphic novel is not for you. All 4 are present here, so skip on reading this if those topics make you feel uncomfortable. When I finished this one, I couldn’t wait to read the second volume!
I’ve been trying to read more graphic novels in the past few years, and Rat Queens has fascinated me for a while. I have to admit that I didn’t really know anything about it before I started reading. I just read the first two sentences of the synopsis. And it was GLORIOUS. I absolutely loved it. Before the actual story line starts, it has little portraits of each Rat Queen and who they are which is so handy! Each Rat Queen is so different, and I think from a different race (fantasy-wise) and different background. For example, Hannah was raised by 2 necromancers, and she’s an elf. Dee, a human, was raised in a cult that worships a giant octopus? I love the diversity here.
This was a fun, action-packed graphic novel with beautiful illustrations. I think Dee’s portrait is one of my favorite graphic novel illustrations ever. The Rat Queens are basically mercenaries, taking on a task for payment. This leads to some pretty dangerous (and hilarious) scenes. I loved the interactions between the characters and the overall story line. Plus, their witty banter is genius. I will say that if you are not comfortable with drinking, swearing, violence and/or sex, this graphic novel is not for you. All 4 are present here, so skip on reading this if those topics make you feel uncomfortable. When I finished this one, I couldn’t wait to read the second volume!
orlion's review against another edition
3.0
How you feel about this will depend on how invested you are in fantasy RPGs, like Dungeons & Dragons.
In fact, it reads like a goofy campaign that was certainly loads of fun for the players to play and reminence over...But doesn't matter to anyone else.
I guess there are "inverted tropes", but... *yawn* such a story technique is neither, on its own, creative or grabbing.
The bizarre humor does hit the mark enough times and this collection ends with a cliffhanger to bait you into believing that a more sinister plot is on the horizon.
In fact, it reads like a goofy campaign that was certainly loads of fun for the players to play and reminence over...But doesn't matter to anyone else.
I guess there are "inverted tropes", but... *yawn* such a story technique is neither, on its own, creative or grabbing.
The bizarre humor does hit the mark enough times and this collection ends with a cliffhanger to bait you into believing that a more sinister plot is on the horizon.
offbalance80's review against another edition
5.0
I laughed harder and longer reading this collection than I (or anyone sitting near me on the subway) expected. It's profane, violent, and absolutely brilliant. Read it. Now!
jesster642's review against another edition
4.0
A DnD game come to life and illustrated
Great characters and a dark and fun plot
Great characters and a dark and fun plot
natyourusual_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lizziereads151's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0