kittthecat's review against another edition
5.0
Ripped my heart to shreds, but characters have a tendency to come back so fingers crossed.
Seriously concerned for my Fables children though ><.
Seriously concerned for my Fables children though ><.
avvai's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
krash9924's review against another edition
3.0
Well the battle that underwhelming to say the least. Not sure what I expected but after 8 books, I just wanted more. Should be interesting to see if the series still has legs after this.
molokov's review against another edition
4.0
Gripping and epic. Another great chapter (or several!) in the Fables saga. It's just so annoying that these deluxe editions are only released every six months...
leticiatoraci's review against another edition
5.0
This series is an entertaining page-turner and I've read my way now through nine collections of stories in a one week marathon. Yay me! I now desperately need water and a protein bar or I'll faint. ;-)
brittanyae's review against another edition
5.0
Another book that it took me an unfortunate amount of time to read and then was totally sped through. This was a particularly amazing volume in this series, if I do say so myself. It was pretty much chock full of drama from beginning to end. A lot of tragedy has befallen these characters, and I'm so curious to see how they deal with everything that's happened.
chwaters's review against another edition
4.0
This is clearly a pivotal point for the characters in Fables. It's the battle we've all been waiting for: the Fables versus the Adversary. It's every bit as epic as you'd imagine.
nikkibouman's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.75
annsantori's review against another edition
3.0
Ehh, as the volumes go on, the story gets a little too overly complex for my taste, but it's still a great series.
iguessilikereading's review against another edition
3.0
Well, it got to this. Let's start from the introduction. The person in this issue writes how Fables is one of those comic books that gets better with every new issue. I can't help but wonder, was this introduction written before or after the crossover to come in the next book?
I am conflicted about my grade for this book as it is a sure five stars for the story - completing the war against Geppetto and introducing Mister Dark. However, I changed my grade to three knowing what I know now, and agreeing with the sentiment I saw in some reviews that Fables should have ended with the 75th issue.
Willingham's writing here is superb. The deaths of Prince Charming and Boy Blue are so well written and complete their character arcs perfectly. Charming goes from a roguish womaniser who runs for mayor just for the good life in splendour to a battle leader who selflessly sacrifices to win the war. Blue just wants to play jazz, but is called to service and performs above and beyond the call of duty and both die in the war. The contrast of their lives is amplified in death with the grandiose funeral Charming has and the low key tombstone for Blue in Haven he wants.
One of my favourites, Frau Totenkinder explains to Geppetto he is under her power completely. I loved how she controls the situation after the big dialogue with the Beast in the previous book that this was their personal conflict. It adds to the genuine fear she feels for Mister Dark, as something even she can't comprehend or stop.
One other titbit of information that is serious foreshadowing of the coming book, and another reason for reducing this book's grade, is Stinky's conclusion about the magical nature of the mundy world. And boy, will we see it. I think this nature of the world should have stayed a mystery, to spare us of the issues to come.
I am conflicted about my grade for this book as it is a sure five stars for the story - completing the war against Geppetto and introducing Mister Dark. However, I changed my grade to three knowing what I know now, and agreeing with the sentiment I saw in some reviews that Fables should have ended with the 75th issue.
Willingham's writing here is superb. The deaths of Prince Charming and Boy Blue are so well written and complete their character arcs perfectly. Charming goes from a roguish womaniser who runs for mayor just for the good life in splendour to a battle leader who selflessly sacrifices to win the war. Blue just wants to play jazz, but is called to service and performs above and beyond the call of duty and both die in the war. The contrast of their lives is amplified in death with the grandiose funeral Charming has and the low key tombstone for Blue in Haven he wants.
One of my favourites, Frau Totenkinder explains to Geppetto he is under her power completely. I loved how she controls the situation after the big dialogue with the Beast in the previous book that this was their personal conflict. It adds to the genuine fear she feels for Mister Dark, as something even she can't comprehend or stop.
One other titbit of information that is serious foreshadowing of the coming book, and another reason for reducing this book's grade, is Stinky's conclusion about the magical nature of the mundy world. And boy, will we see it. I think this nature of the world should have stayed a mystery, to spare us of the issues to come.