neekelf's review
This is a really cool graphic novel series. I wish I hadn't discovered it until they were all released, though. Now to wait for the next one "Coming Soon!"....
jrug's review
4.0
More of the same from Lepp. Beautiful art, nice character interaction, but...
The pace of this story is dragging - it feels like we're getting about one day/book. Considering how long these books are, the plotting has me chomping at the bit a little. It's not a big problem, and I'll certainly reserve judgment for another book or three (or however many are left), but this is starting to feel vaguely Robert-Jordan-ish.
The pace of this story is dragging - it feels like we're getting about one day/book. Considering how long these books are, the plotting has me chomping at the bit a little. It's not a big problem, and I'll certainly reserve judgment for another book or three (or however many are left), but this is starting to feel vaguely Robert-Jordan-ish.
tiamatq's review
4.0
While I thought volume 1 was slow, I enjoyed the start of the story. This volume, however, really sold me on the story and artwork. I agree with other reviewers - I wish volumes one and two were combined. I love the way that Lepp writes for his characters, giving us small clues about their personalities and history, but in such a way that I felt like I really know them. There's a sophistication to the artwork that I think really shines through in this volume. The chase scene between Jet, the model-C, Oswald, and the train has these beautiful moments where the scenery blurs or is shown as still while characters race by. You feel like you can hear the rockets, the train, and then the quiet of the farmland. There's a great sense of foreboding throughout, and I'm looking forward to that paying off in volume three. Really very good!
merer's review
4.0
Middle book syndrome! This is a series that I really wish I could read all at once.
paschott's review
3.0
Rust: Secrets of the Cell is a graphic novel by Royden Lepp, the second in a series started by Visitor in the Field. Secrets of the Cell follows the story of a young-looking mechanical soldier powered by a fuel cell. The soldier runs away from his place of service and attempts to hide as a semi-normal boy living with a family and helping out. A young man discovers his secret and their previously cordial relationship devolves with the young man not trusting the mechanical soldier. The mechanical soldier later has a choice to make - save the young man or escape and maintain his freedom and ability to function.
The story is interesting, though may be a bit hard to follow if you didn't read Visitor in the Field. The artwork is well done. If you like Royden Lepp's work, check out this book.
Disclaimer: I was provided with a review copy of Rust with no expectations on the part of the publisher. The opinions and thoughts are my own and were not influenced by anyone else.
The story is interesting, though may be a bit hard to follow if you didn't read Visitor in the Field. The artwork is well done. If you like Royden Lepp's work, check out this book.
Disclaimer: I was provided with a review copy of Rust with no expectations on the part of the publisher. The opinions and thoughts are my own and were not influenced by anyone else.
atperez's review
4.0
A beautifully showcased graphic novel and an intriguing, if not drawn out, story, Rust is the story of a family trying to keep their family farm going after their father fails to return from a way in which it was man vs machine.
I love how we're filled in a bit more on the back-story in Secrets of the Cell but I'm a little concerned about how little is actually happening in the two volumes that are currently out.
I'm hoping volume three moves things along somewhat because I also love how this graphic novel doesn't talk down to its audience. It's intense, serious, and full of emotions yet child-friendly and I'd hate for that to be wasted on a story that ultimately doesn't go anywhere.
I love how we're filled in a bit more on the back-story in Secrets of the Cell but I'm a little concerned about how little is actually happening in the two volumes that are currently out.
I'm hoping volume three moves things along somewhat because I also love how this graphic novel doesn't talk down to its audience. It's intense, serious, and full of emotions yet child-friendly and I'd hate for that to be wasted on a story that ultimately doesn't go anywhere.
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