mahaliathenerd's review against another edition
5.0
If you like retellings
This is the adventures of Red and the big bad wolf except their friends running from a mad scientist! I have found a new graphic novel to love, and the artwork is fantastic.
This is the adventures of Red and the big bad wolf except their friends running from a mad scientist! I have found a new graphic novel to love, and the artwork is fantastic.
flyintothestorm's review against another edition
4.0
Me encantan los retelling en general y, este, en particular, con un toque a 1984, tiene una manera de presentar las cosas que hace que me sumerja en él completamente.
PD: la mezcla de inocencia y espíritu combativo de Roja es adorable y la caracterización de Garfio es brutal.
PD2: me he leído el tomo 3 veces en un fin de semana, socorro.
PD: la mezcla de inocencia y espíritu combativo de Roja es adorable y la caracterización de Garfio es brutal.
PD2: me he leído el tomo 3 veces en un fin de semana, socorro.
spellingbat's review
5.0
Grimm isn't the teller of fairy tales, he's the keeper, as in he heads the Thought Police that keeps all the "traditional" fairytale characters in their place, telling the same story over and over without deviating from the storyline, having original thoughts, or stepping outside their assigned roles. If characters attempt rebellion, the Mind Eraser does pretty much what it says, leaving them slightly broken and docilely fulfilling their roles. Red Riding Hood and Woof have formed a secret friendship, and set out to find the Map Maker, alleged to know the way to the mysterious place called Realworld.
A good set-up for a story, but not complete in and of itself, this volume gives a quick introduction to Fablewood. You'll see s abit about the rigid "leader" of Fablewood and his motto of Keep Your Story Straight, his harsh methods for enforcing storylines and discouraging "deviance", and some of the characters who support him (twisted Hansel and Gretel and a devious Tinkerbell). You'll also find out a teeny bit about RRH and some hints about why Woof might want to be free of Grimm's domination, and see some characters who rebel in larger and smaller ways (Peter Pan has a cameo and he's not quite the flighty ever-young boy from the Disney'ed version). There's not enough back story to feel really fulfilling, but there is enough to help you jump into the story and wonder what is going to happen in future volumes.
Good for teens and adults who like fractured or twisted fairytales, stories of rebellion, and fantasy.
A good set-up for a story, but not complete in and of itself, this volume gives a quick introduction to Fablewood. You'll see s abit about the rigid "leader" of Fablewood and his motto of Keep Your Story Straight, his harsh methods for enforcing storylines and discouraging "deviance", and some of the characters who support him (twisted Hansel and Gretel and a devious Tinkerbell). You'll also find out a teeny bit about RRH and some hints about why Woof might want to be free of Grimm's domination, and see some characters who rebel in larger and smaller ways (Peter Pan has a cameo and he's not quite the flighty ever-young boy from the Disney'ed version). There's not enough back story to feel really fulfilling, but there is enough to help you jump into the story and wonder what is going to happen in future volumes.
Good for teens and adults who like fractured or twisted fairytales, stories of rebellion, and fantasy.
joinreallife's review
5.0
I read this in preparation for the Fiction Squad series that's starting in October, which I'm actually interested in because it reminded me very much of the concept behind [a:Jasper Fforde|4432|Jasper Fforde|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1350497674p2/4432.jpg]'s books, specifically the Thursday Next series. If you haven't read them, and you enjoyed this, you should definitely pick them up.
Anyway, beautiful artwork, and I'm a sucker for fractured fairy tales so I'm always on board for that. Lovely, interesting story.
Anyway, beautiful artwork, and I'm a sucker for fractured fairy tales so I'm always on board for that. Lovely, interesting story.
schlinkles's review
5.0
Absolutely loved this. The art is fantastic and the story is unique. Plus Tinkerbell is a bitch.
kittyg's review
4.0
I borrowed this graphic novel from my best friend as she had recently picked it up, read it and loved it, and I have to say I was not disappointed at all. This is a retelling or reimagining of various different fairy tales with some stunning artwork to go alongside. As the reader we follow a story being told by a mother to her son and initially it feels very true to the classic story of Red Riding Hood, but that soon changes...
I loved the artwork so much within this book. Not only is it truly captivating in terms of the layouts, direction of the story and the dynamic sets. It's equally a fabulously realised story with some rich, dreamy colour palettes, superb characters with excellent movement and dynamism in their poses and facial expression, and it's down-right fun.
I think that the characters themselves were beautifully drawn and designed, and the story and artwork is just captivating throughout. It does have a cartoon-y style, and yet it works really well and the artwork seriously compliments the story.
The story focuses on Fablewood which is where many storybook characters live under the rule of evil Grimm. It's got echoes of Fables, and various spin offs like that, but it also includes less predictable stories and doesn't just repeat what's been done before. I liked seeing the sense of rebellion and adventure within many of the characters, and I think it was somewhat dark and creepy in places too (although this is probably suitable for older children, aged 9+ probably).
Overall it's a fabulous read and I'm super happy to hear that there is a second one out. I will be buying myself a copy of this one and the second very soon so I can own them for myself but I would say if you want something beautiful, witty and with some cute twists on the classic fairytale stories then this is a great one. 4.5*s overall :)
I loved the artwork so much within this book. Not only is it truly captivating in terms of the layouts, direction of the story and the dynamic sets. It's equally a fabulously realised story with some rich, dreamy colour palettes, superb characters with excellent movement and dynamism in their poses and facial expression, and it's down-right fun.
I think that the characters themselves were beautifully drawn and designed, and the story and artwork is just captivating throughout. It does have a cartoon-y style, and yet it works really well and the artwork seriously compliments the story.
The story focuses on Fablewood which is where many storybook characters live under the rule of evil Grimm. It's got echoes of Fables, and various spin offs like that, but it also includes less predictable stories and doesn't just repeat what's been done before. I liked seeing the sense of rebellion and adventure within many of the characters, and I think it was somewhat dark and creepy in places too (although this is probably suitable for older children, aged 9+ probably).
Overall it's a fabulous read and I'm super happy to hear that there is a second one out. I will be buying myself a copy of this one and the second very soon so I can own them for myself but I would say if you want something beautiful, witty and with some cute twists on the classic fairytale stories then this is a great one. 4.5*s overall :)
mossyforest's review
3.0
A really fun all ages title where all the fairy tale characters have to keep to their stories or Mr Grim will wipe their minds. But Red Riding Hood has made friends with the big bad wolf and together they go on an adventure to change things. It's a fun read and the art is great. This book is a little short though, could have done with more.
reviewsmayvary's review
5.0
So adorable and cute... I just love fable-y stuff.
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