atalinay's review
I actually thought it was decent. I thought the intro stand up act was not great, and then I realized this was set in the 90s and it very much lined up with it would sound like. It's a mystery and has action and is well paced imo. There was a point where I called the murderer, but the line was intentionally placed cause there was a call back to it later.
I can see why some people think its maybe an overplayed storyline, but I think it was executed well and the art was great.
I can see why some people think its maybe an overplayed storyline, but I think it was executed well and the art was great.
obscurefangirl's review against another edition
5.0
Omfg the dark humor I can't wait for the next one.
hidinginstacks's review
2.0
This wasn't even that long of a read & yet it still took me forever to finish it. Too much dialogue. Art was too gritty. Like I could barely tell the characters apart 'til the end. Story had potential but this one fell flat for me.
apoppyinthewind's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
bookwoman37's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This was just an OK read for me. The artwork is good but I did not care for the story. The story did not flow and I did not find the characters likeable. I was not interested in solving the crime. The story and artwork were very dark. I normally enjoy Joe Hill books but this was a miss.
ollie_lee's review
3.0
A nice attempt at a crime/mystery story. Only three stars because I'm just not that into the genre. I do however love Joe Hill and everything he writes.
jenn_the_unicorn's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
3dotsforme's review
3.0
Ex-cop turned stand up comic, Syd Homes, is having one hell of a night but not as bad as his rival who ended up beaten and drowned in a puddle behind the comedy club. The next day isn't any better when the cops come after Syd for the murder.
mttgrms's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
A well thought-out whodunit in a crime / noir setting with average writing.
manji's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0