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lenoradavis's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jennc's review against another edition
3.0
Not quite what I was expecting. I was thinking it would deal with the location, the bomb, the constant threat of violence. Instead we got a messed up family and a lothario of a father. It kept me interested but in the end I was disappointed.
syfylauren's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
toebean5's review against another edition
3.0
I think I expected this to be more of a mystery- don't know where I got that from. But it was good- open, honest, and with a satisfying ending. Because sometimes you don't need to find what you've been looking for- it's more interesting that way.
ezrasbabel's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
maisoncetacea's review against another edition
4.0
An intriguing and haunting story that follows in the tradition (or what I've read) of Tomine's Optic Nerve, #9-11 notably. We probably have all met a Koby in our lives, someone who reeked of thwarted hopes and such deep-rooted frustration and anger, but few authors - I would say specifically novelists - bother much with these types of characters. Exit Wounds is not only beautifully drawn, but conjures sympathy for the type of person we never try to sympathize with. A heartbreaking, brave effort.
jameshousworth's review against another edition
3.0
A nice break from the gigantic books I’m currently reading, but it wasn’t anything terribly amazing. It kept my attention and was interesting, but the story was a bit too simple. There’s so much more that could have worked its way into the story, like the conflict with the Palestinians or the reality of living through terrorist threats. But it ended up being just a predictable love story. Eh.
ericfheiman's review against another edition
3.0
A decent graphic novel that, while not possessing the force of related (and more political) work by Joe Sacco, does finally click by its perplexing and oddly moving conclusion.
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
4.0
Great graphics and it is always interesting to read a story from another country/culture.