jen_libros's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
angel_hardy's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tyrshand's review
4.0
Another incredibly sad war novel. The illustrations are charming, which clashes mightily with the subject matter. I do wish that one particular letter's content had actually been demonstrated during the tale.
armaget's review
5.0
This was so good. Usually I don't like spy books cause I can barely remember which character is who but graphic novels pretty much solve that. Graphic novels are pretty much good for everything, guys. We should all read more graphic novels.
This book probably reminds a lot of people of Maus, with the war themes and furrys. I honestly liked Iron alot better tho ngl.
Iron is the definition of a quick graphic novel, because:
a. It is hella addictive
b. It's kinda short and
c. You want to know what's gonna happen to Hardin's stupid kids. (Well, stupid kid, singular, we'll get into that)
James Hardin Jr kinda sucked. And I loved that. I feel like most protagonists you have to like, so it felt good to have a little change(?) Patricia, however, was the best. Patricia deserves everything.
The characters in this book are beautiful. Thanks again to it's graphic novel format, I was able to easily remember which character was who, even if I couldn't remember the names. Each character added something and each character gave me different strong emotions...
Frog guy: Rushed, annoyed, probably is depressed
Tiger boi: Way too angry.
Crow bastard: You idiot you fool look what you've done we all kind of hate you and feel bad for you
Patricia the bunny: You're smart and strong but too little
James jr the bunny: Your stupid and I kind of dislike you but slap me silly if your character development wasn't just one of the best and most terrible things in the book
Konstantin the Wolf:And that scene with Charlotte at the end like BOI can you give us a warning before you break our hearts again
Charlotte: She didn't do much that I can tell but had enormous influence
Owl maid at the beginning: u freaky
James Hardin: Unlucky.
This story was so good. Even if we get no explanation of what the war was about, what they're actually fighting for... I like it better that way, it would have been too complicated. Overall it's the story of the Hardin siblings. The war is the backdrop and the unfortunate scenario.
Ok art review time: Stunning. I love the use of furries, again. With humans it just would not have been as interesting. I love the color scheme too, and the winter vibes were n o i c e'mate. There was something really creepy about it and it worked so well. It was mysterious but intimate too.
This book was a unit.
Happy ending rating: 4/10
This book probably reminds a lot of people of Maus, with the war themes and furrys. I honestly liked Iron alot better tho ngl.
Iron is the definition of a quick graphic novel, because:
a. It is hella addictive
b. It's kinda short and
c. You want to know what's gonna happen to Hardin's stupid kids. (Well, stupid kid, singular, we'll get into that)
James Hardin Jr kinda sucked. And I loved that. I feel like most protagonists you have to like, so it felt good to have a little change(?) Patricia, however, was the best. Patricia deserves everything.
The characters in this book are beautiful. Thanks again to it's graphic novel format, I was able to easily remember which character was who, even if I couldn't remember the names. Each character added something and each character gave me different strong emotions...
Frog guy: Rushed, annoyed, probably is depressed
Tiger boi: Way too angry.
Spoiler
"Captain Engel! Strike that child again, and I will hold you in contempt!"Crow bastard: You idiot you fool look what you've done we all kind of hate you and feel bad for you
Patricia the bunny: You're smart and strong but too little
James jr the bunny: Your stupid and I kind of dislike you but slap me silly if your character development wasn't just one of the best and most terrible things in the book
Konstantin the Wolf:
Spoiler
"He wasn't dead. He w-wasn't. I just know it,"Charlotte: She didn't do much that I can tell but had enormous influence
Owl maid at the beginning: u freaky
James Hardin: Unlucky.
This story was so good. Even if we get no explanation of what the war was about, what they're actually fighting for... I like it better that way, it would have been too complicated. Overall it's the story of the Hardin siblings. The war is the backdrop and the unfortunate scenario.
Ok art review time: Stunning. I love the use of furries, again. With humans it just would not have been as interesting. I love the color scheme too, and the winter vibes were n o i c e'mate. There was something really creepy about it and it worked so well. It was mysterious but intimate too.
This book was a unit.
Happy ending rating: 4/10
jasvinder's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Boring story that was illustrated beautifully.
Physically, this book is absolutely gorgeous. It is a clothbound hardback with gold detailing on the front. The illustrations are really pretty, I like the art style a lot. The colour scheme is very muted and really fitting to the tone of the story.
Now I am not an intellectual by any means. Due to this, any deeper meaning in this book flew right over my head. I found it to be quite slow and boring if I'm honest. This book does not give much backstory to the reader, and the lack of information can be quite jarring. It definitely made it difficult for me to get into the story.
I wish I could have enjoyed this more.
Physically, this book is absolutely gorgeous. It is a clothbound hardback with gold detailing on the front. The illustrations are really pretty, I like the art style a lot. The colour scheme is very muted and really fitting to the tone of the story.
Now I am not an intellectual by any means. Due to this, any deeper meaning in this book flew right over my head. I found it to be quite slow and boring if I'm honest. This book does not give much backstory to the reader, and the lack of information can be quite jarring. It definitely made it difficult for me to get into the story.
I wish I could have enjoyed this more.
leighkaisen's review
Moody, muted illustrations featuring anthropomorphic animals with ambiguous missions are at the forefront of S.M. Vidaurri's graphic novel, Iron: Or, the War After. I was drawn to this book by its soft, inky watercolor in mostly blues, greys, and whites, like Narnia without spring. Like its illustration, the story is somber, tracing echoes of actions from opposing sides of an enigmatic war. We see reverberations play out and questions surface through various letters of reasoning, consequences for violent actions, and the juxtaposition of entrusted leaders from both sides and the legacy left for their children. Ultimately, the story calls into question the line between heroes and traitors, painting it (literally) in shades of grey.
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