Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'
Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by Chuck Brown, David F. Walker
7 reviews
grey_jayne's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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
This comic is absolutely gorgeous. The demon reveals are epic and it feels like they're climbing out of the page. The pace zips along with most of the writing being dialogue, leaving plenty of time to pore over the wonderfully detailed artwork. Loved the experience of reading each issue.
The Sangeryes are a 1920s Black family fighting demons in Harlem. Why say more? You need to read this.
The Sangeryes are a 1920s Black family fighting demons in Harlem. Why say more? You need to read this.
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Minor: Animal death
blubonby's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Everything from the plot to the art was perfect.
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Police brutality
avisreadsandreads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Violence, Racial slurs, Murder, Police brutality, Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, and Racism
shector1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Violence, Racism, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
sup3r_xn0va_maya's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this! The art and storyline were really interesting and unique, I can't wait to dive into volume 2.
I'm giving this a 5 out of 5 stars.
I'm giving this a 5 out of 5 stars.
Graphic: Body horror, Gun violence, Police brutality, Racism, Racial slurs, Blood, and Murder
sjones08's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Racial slurs and Police brutality
librarianryan's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was simply amazing. It is an extremely alternative history of the Harlem Renascence. In this world, people with a corrupted soul become these monsters that must be killed or must be cured. And being it’s the 1920’s and his is Harlem and most of the monsters were people who believed in lynching and segregation. But there is one family that is the best at making their bitter root brew that can save someone from this life. They work with the police and everything, because they want a better world. On its own, the story is amazing, and the artwork is so detailed. But add historical reference I knew nothing about, and I was googling “red summer”, 1919 deaths etc. This book, a historical fantasy about monster killing, read this reader down a research hole to learn about things not taught in schools. It makes the reader curious, and eager to learn more and only the best books can do that.
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Racial slurs
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