paulataua's review against another edition
4.0
The tale of the masked V's fight for freedom against government oppression and control that started life as a comic book, was turned into a screenplay by the Wachowskis , became a movie, and finally ended up as a novel. This is a review of the novel. There is something good to say about all the incarnations of ‘V for Vendetta’, and the book is no exception. It moves along at pace and you find yourself drawn into the story. It is interesting to compare the book, which was born of the movie, and the comic book, which was written as a response to the Margaret Thatcher eighties. Evey is now a woman in her twenties working for TV and not the 16 year old sex worker of the eighties comic book. Dietrich, who was involved in organized crime in the original, is now a talk show host. It’s not only those kinds of detail that are not the same, the endings are also completely different. At this stage, one is expected to move from comparisons to making some statement about where one succeeds and the other fails, but I’m not going to take that path. They are both versions of the same story and both to be judged on their own merits. i found both entertaining and stimulating. Enjoy!
courtneymeyer's review against another edition
4.0
V for Vendetta is my all time favorite movie, so naturally I was drawn to reading the graphic novel that sparked it all and I was not disappointed. Having never really read a comic book/graphic novel, it was really exciting to try it not with one of my favorite storylines ever. I enjoyed reading the differences between the novel and the movie and noting how the concept of the movie could have been different had they followed the original plot line a little more closely (even though it was pretty accurate).
It was an awesome experience (not to mention the amazing artwork that left me in awe) and I'm looking forward to reading More of Alan Moore's work in the future.
It was an awesome experience (not to mention the amazing artwork that left me in awe) and I'm looking forward to reading More of Alan Moore's work in the future.
spinnerroweok's review against another edition
3.0
It reads like something better suited for visual media rather than text. Since it is a novelization, I guess that makes sense. You're probably better off seeing the movie or reading the graphic novel. Or not. I don't know because I haven't seen or read either. It's an interesting story, but it lacks depth and is full of blatant symbolism. I would say the symbols overtake the story and characters. This is one of the reasons I think it would work better in its original format.
kenreid's review against another edition
5.0
Feels like a mix of the film with additional considerations added.
pharmdad2007's review against another edition
4.0
This review is for the novelization version based on the screenplay of the movie.
The novelization did a great job of painting the same picture with words that the graphic novel showed with images. The changes to the ending were interesting. I enjoyed the ending of both versions.
The novelization did a great job of painting the same picture with words that the graphic novel showed with images. The changes to the ending were interesting. I enjoyed the ending of both versions.
kdbooks55's review against another edition
4.0
Good book. Just like the movie. It might have fueled my revolutionary thoughts.
nooker's review against another edition
4.0
Did not realize the movie was first, the graphic novel was second and the book was third. Some of the transitions weren't done well, so were hard to follow, but does make me really want to see the movie again.
sarahconnor89757's review against another edition
5.0
Who doesn't like their leading men to be burn victims who commit crimes in cosplay?
amandajames's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
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