The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
brittanybarnard's review
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
opticflow's review
5.0
This book is gorgeous. Every page, every panel, every color. Just GORGEOUS.
Other things I liked:
The main character is a talented/clueless bro, but the other characters call him on his shit. He comes around a bit, but still doesn't get the girl in the end. He's got work to do.
Everything about Bear the drummer. Best facial expressions, inside jokes, his ipod full of pop music. That other band's badger drummer is also totally fierce.
Old beardy's hippie music mysticism. Everybody knows somebody who claims to have been at the most important music event of all time. This guy might actually be telling the truth? He's casually 500 years old, and is attuned to things no one else knows. No biggie.
That ending is full force crazy. Instead of detracting a star for not knowing what exactly happened there, I'm going to give this book a 6th star for having the delivery guy roll up on his scooter and slice up monsters with a pizza wheel. HELL YES. I laughed, I cried. So great. I will read it again, and probably buy two copies.
Other things I liked:
The main character is a talented/clueless bro, but the other characters call him on his shit. He comes around a bit, but still doesn't get the girl in the end. He's got work to do.
Everything about Bear the drummer. Best facial expressions, inside jokes, his ipod full of pop music. That other band's badger drummer is also totally fierce.
Old beardy's hippie music mysticism. Everybody knows somebody who claims to have been at the most important music event of all time. This guy might actually be telling the truth? He's casually 500 years old, and is attuned to things no one else knows. No biggie.
That ending is full force crazy. Instead of detracting a star for not knowing what exactly happened there, I'm going to give this book a 6th star for having the delivery guy roll up on his scooter and slice up monsters with a pizza wheel. HELL YES. I laughed, I cried. So great. I will read it again, and probably buy two copies.
readingrobin's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
Sing No Evil's commitment to the metal aesthetic is what makes this comic stand out among other musically influenced graphic novels. I was already familiar with J.P. Ahonen, being a fan of his Belzebubs series, so I knew going in that I would love the art style. The characters are wonderfully expressive and the humor really comes out in their reactions, though my favorite bits are when the band really "gets into the zone" during their performances. There is a polished quality to the art, very clean and neat linework with a down to earth color palette. The colors get you into the mood for a fall read, perfect for the darker undertones of the story.
Speaking of, it almost seems like there are two plots constantly conflicting in the narrative, one about a band that is struggling to find their audience while dealing with issues from their interpersonal relationships, and the other about nefarious cannibalistic monsters brainwashing music lovers through possibly satanic jams. The two rarely meet harmoniously in the middle, with the latter plot only really taking hold until the last third of the comic, which is in desperate need for a weighty climax. I would have loved some more hints of the antagonists spread out throughout the story, just to make it more even.Â
I think what the comic does exceptionally well is showcasing the feeling of you're going absolutely nowhere, that there's something keeping you from being on the hinges of success and your relationships start going by the wayside because of it. It's a scary spiral, one that Aksel feels especially prone to. The character dynamics sell this aspect, as we see friendships become strained and loved ones go by the wayside all in the pursuit of a dream that may go unrealized. It's a hefty price, but it's not that always has to be paid.
Speaking of, it almost seems like there are two plots constantly conflicting in the narrative, one about a band that is struggling to find their audience while dealing with issues from their interpersonal relationships, and the other about nefarious cannibalistic monsters brainwashing music lovers through possibly satanic jams. The two rarely meet harmoniously in the middle, with the latter plot only really taking hold until the last third of the comic, which is in desperate need for a weighty climax. I would have loved some more hints of the antagonists spread out throughout the story, just to make it more even.Â
I think what the comic does exceptionally well is showcasing the feeling of you're going absolutely nowhere, that there's something keeping you from being on the hinges of success and your relationships start going by the wayside because of it. It's a scary spiral, one that Aksel feels especially prone to. The character dynamics sell this aspect, as we see friendships become strained and loved ones go by the wayside all in the pursuit of a dream that may go unrealized. It's a hefty price, but it's not that always has to be paid.
zepysgirl's review
2.0
I spent so much of this book not caring about it, then the ending pulled it up just a lil.
whitecat5000's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
Interesting, but a bit too weird for me.
rouver's review
2.0
I picked this up because of the hilarious ninja assassin stories of The Mundane Life of Kenneth Shuri in the [b:Flight, Vol. 4|247330|Flight, Vol. 4 (Flight, #4)|Kazu Kibuishi|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1390493154s/247330.jpg|239626] series. While the illustrations were just as great, the story wasn't for me. It was a strange setting...apparently in our world, but with just a few hints of other-ness that were never really addressed. Like having a bear as your drummer (another band had a badger). The vast majority of the story was about Askel, the lead singer & guitarist, dealing with his insecurities, his crumbling relationship, his awful singing, and his insatiable search to make others FEEL the music like he does. And then there's this weird mystic stuff thrown in at the end w/ monsters. I think this book is best appreciated by people who were actually in bands. It's likely well done, but ultimately I didn't connect with the characters. If nothing else, I felt more sympathetic to Askel's ignored girlfriend.
quiettalker's review
3.0
Scott Pilgrim on acid. I didnât really enjoy this but it was really well executed so it has my respect.
msaari's review against another edition
4.0
Vahvaa tykitystÀ alusta loppuun. JP Ahosen tyyli on tuttu VillimmÀstÀ Pohjolasta, josta pidÀn kovasti, ja tuntuu, ettÀ tÀmÀn okkultistisen musiikkiaiheen parissa mies on KP Alareen kanssa kotonaan. Soittokohtauksissa kuva herÀÀ todella eloon. Stoori on muutenkin sopivan pimeÀ, bÀndin rytmiryhmÀnÀ toimii esimerkiksi vanha hippi ja karhu. Kirjaimellisesti. Hauska, hyvin piirretty, dynaaminen ja jÀnnittÀvÀ - mitÀpÀ muuta sarjakuvalta voisi toivoa. Hienoa työtÀ.