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djotaku's review against another edition
3.0
The old cliche is that no one watches porn for the story. But books and comics have always had the ability to be more cutting edge; perhaps because the budget is so much smaller, making the stakes lower.
Somehow, Jess Fink elevates things in Chester 5000 XYV. It starts off with the unusual setting of steampunk Victorian times. While I'm sure tons of erotic fiction has been written to take place in Victorian times, it's still a fascinating period considering the attitudes of gender roles and sex at the time. But what I think really makes this book special is its lack of dialog. There's something special about a silent comic that requires extra emotion to be expressed with half of what makes up a comic missing.
Outside of that, there's the story which tells the tale of newlyweds who seem to be sexually incompatible. It's a story that serves as more than just the motivator for the sex, it is also a story about the need for better communication in a story without dialog. And, for extra fun, it had the classic question of whether robots can love and be like humans.
I can think of a few Goodreads friends who would probably enjoy this book - like Karen B. But if you're not afraid of dirty pictures, it's a great, fun little story.
Somehow, Jess Fink elevates things in Chester 5000 XYV. It starts off with the unusual setting of steampunk Victorian times. While I'm sure tons of erotic fiction has been written to take place in Victorian times, it's still a fascinating period considering the attitudes of gender roles and sex at the time. But what I think really makes this book special is its lack of dialog. There's something special about a silent comic that requires extra emotion to be expressed with half of what makes up a comic missing.
Outside of that, there's the story which tells the tale of newlyweds who seem to be sexually incompatible. It's a story that serves as more than just the motivator for the sex, it is also a story about the need for better communication in a story without dialog. And, for extra fun, it had the classic question of whether robots can love and be like humans.
I can think of a few Goodreads friends who would probably enjoy this book - like Karen B. But if you're not afraid of dirty pictures, it's a great, fun little story.
ashrocketship's review against another edition
4.0
Hot and fun and gorgeous! Probably not what I should've been reading during downtime in the office, but I like to live on the wild side.
thingslucyreads's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this as a webcomic and I love it as a book. Nothing like a good old bisexual Victorian orgy with a sex robot, after all.
ailed's review against another edition
3.0
A fun, pornographic read with barely any plot at all (might have to use a microscope to find it, actually), but fast enough to not be a waste of time.
starnosedmole's review against another edition
5.0
Hot steampunk robot lovin'. The humor and pacing work well. I wouldn't change a thing.
anmol119's review against another edition
4.0
I had read this initially in high school and I just reread it now (in 2019!) This is heartwarming, hilariously raunchy and a great read overall. Love it!
kelseyr713's review against another edition
4.0
This erotic steampunk comic was fun to read. It's told entirely through drawings, with the only words being sound effects and the naming of Chester. There isn't much plot, but you're probably not here for that with this particular comic. The plot that is there is fun, although I felt like her husband didn't necessarily deserve the ending he got because of what happens in the middle.
glitterandtwang's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty adorable wordless little illustrated porn volume. Oddly touching. Chester 5000 seems like the best sort of robot boyfriend.