isabellarobinson7's review
2.0
Rating: 2 stars
I kind of feel a little cheated by this graphic novel. I was under the impression that the Blade Runner 2029 story was made up of three comics (well, comic collections). But I turn to the last page of what I assumed was book three of three to see some truly unexpected words: TO BE CONCLUDED. Wasn't this supposed to be the conclusion? Other than that, it wasn't as good as the previous two.
I kind of feel a little cheated by this graphic novel. I was under the impression that the Blade Runner 2029 story was made up of three comics (well, comic collections). But I turn to the last page of what I assumed was book three of three to see some truly unexpected words: TO BE CONCLUDED. Wasn't this supposed to be the conclusion? Other than that, it wasn't as good as the previous two.
frasersimons's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is way better than I expected. After all, most of the series has been a bit of a fun noir plot that builds up to a confrontation with guns. It’s fun, less predictable than usual, but mostly more of the same.
Where this is really exceptional—aside from the phenomenal cover art—is the twist that, when justified back to the start of this arc, makes everything make more sense and much more intelligent. Basically, it’s a twist handled perfectly.
It still has the excellent artwork too, which helps. I probably liked this arc more than the previous ones, which is saying something, as one was particularly good.
Where this is really exceptional—aside from the phenomenal cover art—is the twist that, when justified back to the start of this arc, makes everything make more sense and much more intelligent. Basically, it’s a twist handled perfectly.
It still has the excellent artwork too, which helps. I probably liked this arc more than the previous ones, which is saying something, as one was particularly good.
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