lattes_lipstick_literature's review against another edition
4.0
I've heard a lot about this graphic novel, everyone I know who read it loves it and always encourages me to read it, so I finally did. I gotta say I the synopsis does not prepare you for the number of emotions this evokes out of you.
The Graphics/ Artwork
Gabriel Rodriguez did an amazing job bringing the characters of Hill's imagination to life. Usually taking such heavy content and animating makes it loose some of the emotion, not in this case. Rodriguez did a wonderful job painting turmoil on each character's face, while simultaneously evoking that same emotion in the reader. Brilliant use of color and sometimes lack thereof really sets the tone of certain scenes.
The Story
Hill does an amazing job of taking the tragic story of the Locke's and their journey to Keyhouse and giving it life. To be honest, I don't think I prepared myself enough for it, I was prepared for horror but you get so much more than that in this Graphic Novel. You see this family that has been torn apart by loss, who now have to struggle to keep themselves from falling apart, move to Keyhouse and have to deal with a new place as well as the freaky shit that keeps going on.
Overall
Overall the story is great, but I couldn't bring myself to give it a full 5 stars, this is probably because the story left me with some many questions. These questions I know will be answered as I read through the other books, but still, it should give a hint.
The Graphics/ Artwork
Gabriel Rodriguez did an amazing job bringing the characters of Hill's imagination to life. Usually taking such heavy content and animating makes it loose some of the emotion, not in this case. Rodriguez did a wonderful job painting turmoil on each character's face, while simultaneously evoking that same emotion in the reader. Brilliant use of color and sometimes lack thereof really sets the tone of certain scenes.
The Story
Hill does an amazing job of taking the tragic story of the Locke's and their journey to Keyhouse and giving it life. To be honest, I don't think I prepared myself enough for it, I was prepared for horror but you get so much more than that in this Graphic Novel. You see this family that has been torn apart by loss, who now have to struggle to keep themselves from falling apart, move to Keyhouse and have to deal with a new place as well as the freaky shit that keeps going on.
Overall
Overall the story is great, but I couldn't bring myself to give it a full 5 stars, this is probably because the story left me with some many questions. These questions I know will be answered as I read through the other books, but still, it should give a hint.
overkongen81's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
thereistime's review against another edition
5.0
This is such an interesting story! The art could be a bit creepier in my opinion but it compliments the story well and I am excited to continue!
lucasgarner's review against another edition
3.0
Great story, but the art is not so great and it's cartoony nature really clashes with the dark story, making it seem like a goosebumps type of story with an inappropriate amount of violence of profanity.
rookdigoo's review against another edition
Not my cuppa tea. Should not have read before bed 😅
alaakhamis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? No
3.5
milkshakevoid's review against another edition
5.0
I'm sold. I picked this up in the comic shop a couple of times and put it back down because the graphic style just doesn't suit me. But I'd heard rave reviews so when the first volume showed up in my library, I took the chance and I'm so glad I did.
Primarily I'd say that this is not a pretty comic. It's gruesome. Not just in how things are visually presented or in the story itself, although those things are true too, but the drawing style and the expressions of the characters are very real, very disturbing and heady. Even though the style makes me want to cringe, it is a perfect addition to a compelling story.
Each chapter adds a little more back story and about a dozen questions to what will likely become a complex and multifaceted tale. It's kind of like a train wreck, in that best possible, can't turn away, don't really want to know, but must continue sort of way.
Highly recommend. I'm super curious to follow this one down the rabbit hole.
Primarily I'd say that this is not a pretty comic. It's gruesome. Not just in how things are visually presented or in the story itself, although those things are true too, but the drawing style and the expressions of the characters are very real, very disturbing and heady. Even though the style makes me want to cringe, it is a perfect addition to a compelling story.
Each chapter adds a little more back story and about a dozen questions to what will likely become a complex and multifaceted tale. It's kind of like a train wreck, in that best possible, can't turn away, don't really want to know, but must continue sort of way.
Highly recommend. I'm super curious to follow this one down the rabbit hole.
marianabelher's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bobbiejowoo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
I don’t love the art style, but I’m intrigued by the story. I’m very curious bro see where it goes. This poor family is going to need some serious trauma counseling.