tomhill's review against another edition
4.0
Having gotten a lot of the expository stuff out of the way in book one, book two feels more engaging and thoughtful and original. It's just a fun adventure story that feels sort of loosely plotted at times, but it's also imaginative and engrossing.
craigmaxwell's review against another edition
4.0
Dam this series is just friggin epic!
The part I struggled with this book, was the theatre part - it felt totally disconnected and for me it just didn't work and wasn't needed.
Book three I'm coming for you!
The part I struggled with this book, was the theatre part - it felt totally disconnected and for me it just didn't work and wasn't needed.
Book three I'm coming for you!
joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
Similar to my review of book 1 - good characters, complex story, and I liked the discussion about what graphic novels are and what characters are allowed to say in them. Vaughan does push those boundaries, but he knows how to tell a good story.
madiluke's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The plot is not confusing but there is plenty of conflict. It’s interesting seeing how the dynamics of the characters are changing as they continue their journey. I am interested to find out what role Hero will play in the future.
al_capwned's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I was hoping to give five stars to this volume but near the end it wasn't that great but I still like this story a lot.
trudilibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series!!! The dialogue is snappy, smart, and funny, the characters are multi-dimensional with their own distinct histories and motivations and the action is compelling and suspenseful. Not only is this an original idea, it is executed with real finesse and with a great sense of humor.
Yorick is the perfect not-hero. He's just your regular guy, young, impulsive, mouthy, a little stunned sometimes but basically in possession of real heart and good intentions. It's not easy being the last guy on Earth, especially when your two escorts across the country are a top-notch secret agent who is secretly in love with you, and a brilliant geneticist who is secretly in love with the secret agent. Talk about a triangle worthy of the Apocalypse!
As if that weren't drama enough there are umpteen special interest groups -- political, paramilitary, rogue, cult -- that want you dead or captured to suit their specific agendas. Including your very own sister!
What I love about the writing of this series is that it stays fresh and alive and the situations -- while dramatic -- don't seem contrived. The cast of characters that come and go out of the storyline are all richly drawn no matter how brief their contribution to the story. This time around I'm particularly partial to the lovely Natalya and her broken English in America to rescue a Russian Cosmonaut.
All I can say is I can't wait to see what happens next!
Yorick is the perfect not-hero. He's just your regular guy, young, impulsive, mouthy, a little stunned sometimes but basically in possession of real heart and good intentions. It's not easy being the last guy on Earth, especially when your two escorts across the country are a top-notch secret agent who is secretly in love with you, and a brilliant geneticist who is secretly in love with the secret agent. Talk about a triangle worthy of the Apocalypse!
As if that weren't drama enough there are umpteen special interest groups -- political, paramilitary, rogue, cult -- that want you dead or captured to suit their specific agendas. Including your very own sister!
What I love about the writing of this series is that it stays fresh and alive and the situations -- while dramatic -- don't seem contrived. The cast of characters that come and go out of the storyline are all richly drawn no matter how brief their contribution to the story. This time around I'm particularly partial to the lovely Natalya and her broken English in America to rescue a Russian Cosmonaut.
All I can say is I can't wait to see what happens next!
sneakyawe's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a solid story and the artwork is perfect! I like that I can feel shocked and surprised by the events that take place and not just breeze by it because it's "expected". Really enjoying all it has to offer and ready to get Vol. 3!
roggelu's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5