reads_vicariously's review
4.0
Nick Tapalansky and Kate Glasheen's comic A Radical Shift of Gravity is an intriguing and thought-provoking story that explores what would happen if the laws of gravity suddenly changed. The concept is fascinating, and the story that unfolds is full of surprises and twists that keep the reader engaged. Maya and her father are both relatable and sympathetic characters, and their conflicting journey to lean more about and deal with the reality behind the gravity shift is a thrilling ride.
However, one downside of the comic is the narrative structure that involves several time jumps. While the time jumps can be effective in conveying important information, they can also be somewhat confusing and disruptive to the flow of the story. For instance, at one point, the story jumps forward in time without warning, and it takes a few pages to realize what has happened. This can be frustrating for readers who are trying to follow the story closely.
Despite this, A Radical Shift of Gravity is still an excellent read with many strengths. The artwork by Kate Glasheen is stunning, and the world-building is immersive and well thought out. The book also raises important questions about the nature of power, control, and human resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, I recommend this comic to fans of science fiction!
However, one downside of the comic is the narrative structure that involves several time jumps. While the time jumps can be effective in conveying important information, they can also be somewhat confusing and disruptive to the flow of the story. For instance, at one point, the story jumps forward in time without warning, and it takes a few pages to realize what has happened. This can be frustrating for readers who are trying to follow the story closely.
Despite this, A Radical Shift of Gravity is still an excellent read with many strengths. The artwork by Kate Glasheen is stunning, and the world-building is immersive and well thought out. The book also raises important questions about the nature of power, control, and human resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, I recommend this comic to fans of science fiction!
dllh's review
The writer is a colleague, so in keeping with my usual policy re things written by people I know, I'll withhold a star rating and any significant review. I did enjoy the book. And I lack sufficient broad exposure to comics to know how it stacks up next to other things in the genre. There's a good chance I'll ask a comic buff buddy to give it a look and tell me what he thinks.
bookmason's review
4.0
Terrific one off, knew nothing about either writer or artist but enjoyed from start to finish.
Cover is about misleading, but the story and evocative art inside were a joy.
A different end of the world tale, that looks at our humanity through the hope of one man. A poignant tale told with style in both word and art
Cover is about misleading, but the story and evocative art inside were a joy.
A different end of the world tale, that looks at our humanity through the hope of one man. A poignant tale told with style in both word and art
shoffschwelle's review
3.0
An interesting idea. May need a reread to fully understand it. Gravity begins to disappear incrementally for humans on Earth and we adapt over the year, first with jetpacks and then with eyes set on space and other solutions. Told through multiple interspersed timelines jumping back and forth of one man's experience with it over the years. Interesting.
betharoo's review
4.0
Picture this: You've stopped to pick-up coffee on your way to work when suddenly you, and everyone around you, begin to float. In this world created by Nick Taplansky and beautifully illustrated by Kate Glasheen, we follow Noah, a journalist and father, who grapples with the ways gravity shifts have forever altered his life and humanity as a whole. Figuring out how to live a good life during times of vast uncertainty is something we all face, and this book portrays this in an effective and moving way.
readingtheend's review
this was fine! there is a lot of gravity fuckery and a commune where they insist on adhering to gravity even though there's not really, and it's like: what is the world? how can we be?
a_pilgrim's review
4.0
Beautiful artwork! A watercolor graphic novel.
Imagine the possibility of gravity continuing to change, until we are ejected from this planet.
"Like the rest of us, Ms. Spedmore faces an uncertain future. One in which what we take for granted today might be, for better or worse, unrecognizable tomorrow."
The world may end... but our love and memories will continue to live...
Blurb:
The world is changing. Gravity, a force everyone takes for granted, has begun to disappear. As a young journalist, Noah spends his days documenting the wondrous and terrifying shifts in the world around him.
A Radical Shift of Gravity is a science-fiction fable: a graphic novel that explores the ties that bind a family together, the forces that threaten to pull them apart, and the quiet beauty of a world where everyone is floating away.
Imagine the possibility of gravity continuing to change, until we are ejected from this planet.
"Like the rest of us, Ms. Spedmore faces an uncertain future. One in which what we take for granted today might be, for better or worse, unrecognizable tomorrow."
The world may end... but our love and memories will continue to live...
Blurb:
The world is changing. Gravity, a force everyone takes for granted, has begun to disappear. As a young journalist, Noah spends his days documenting the wondrous and terrifying shifts in the world around him.
A Radical Shift of Gravity is a science-fiction fable: a graphic novel that explores the ties that bind a family together, the forces that threaten to pull them apart, and the quiet beauty of a world where everyone is floating away.
raoionna's review
5.0
Beautifully drawn, thoughtful, emotional and relevant, Very well done, and authentic. With so many books being digitally drawn was nice to see a well done hand worked one.
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.