Scan barcode
sauvageloup's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
pros:
- interesting exploration of good and evil, morality and immorality. we see the same look at what makes a hero or villain as in the movie, but nimona is a lot more dubious morality, as is the director and ambrosius. ballister holds his position of no murder wherever he can, but does have no compulsions of robbing a bank and is a more established and badass villain.
- ballisters character was very interesting, he praises and accepts nimona more, encourages her as his sidekick, and has much less doubt than movie bal. the theme of nonbinary-ness is less emphasised and instead we look at morality more. he has far more of a reason to be a villain with ambrosius deliberately chopping his arm off, and then the institute being ableist.
- ambrosius was much darker, and refused to admit he did wrong till late in the book. they were never rly affectionate on page before the final page, and no kisses. much more of an arch nemesis than a breakup vibe.
- nimona was still likeable despite her gung ho attitude to murdering guards. she sees very black and white while ballister is aware of nuance. whilst childish, she isnt a child much in the comic until
- I did overall appreciate the more adult feel of the comic
- I liked the art style a lot and would like to reread to appreciate it more. the dialogue is fab too, there was no weak bit.
- the plot spread over a wide time line with a few flashbacks too, and was woven together very well. everything from the
- the side character of dr blitzmeyer was interesting too, a fellow scientist like ballister. he sees her indifference to his reputation as friendship, whereas she is surprised by his trust and openness. she was a bit of a plot device but added comedy and i liked her.
- there are really funny bits too, amidst the dark aspects, with funny dialogue. some came off better in movie, but the textual jokes were great too.
- I liked the twist too of nimona
cons:
- nimona is harder to like with her unsympathetic disregard for people's lives and as much as its understandable, you get to love her more through ballister than because of herself at least at first. I felt movie nimona had her sad backstory played up more, and her violence played down.
- compared to the movie, I missed the transgender focus and the theme of acceptance and moving past prejudice. perhaps a result of the authors developing gender identity. the added on screen gayness of bal and ambrosius was great too.
- did think the other scientist was a bit of a plot device and we didnt see much of her.
- liked the flashbacks to gloreth and nimona's friendship in the movie, not present in the comic.
overall, very enjoyable and different from the movie in a lot of ways, but with parallels too.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Confinement, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, and Vomit
zombiezami's review against another edition
4.0
Otherwise, I really enjoyed it!
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Cursing, Vomit, and Abandonment
Minor: Cultural appropriation, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
nat_kiverse's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Grief, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
some_random_person_hi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Police brutality, Medical content, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child death, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic
strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved this book it was so quirky and fun! It’s a fast read that still has depth.
Quotes:
“You can’t just go around Murder king people. There are rules Nimona.”
-said by Ballister Blackheart “the villain”
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying and Grief
Minor: Body horror
rnbhargava's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Gore, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
The themes can be heavy but the depictions in the art is all of moderate to light. Maybe only give this at youngest to a tween-younger teen.trippalli's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
zoiejanelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
martereadsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood, Stalking, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia
book_snail's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality
Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, Blood, and Medical trauma
Minor: Torture, Vomit, and Grief
Most of the triggering content in this book is fairly mild; the only explicit thing is the police brutality. Any triggering content is done tastefully, and while I'm usually triggered by all of the above, it didn't really upset me.