nglofile's review against another edition
4.0
Just as exciting as I'd been led to believe -- both in premise and in execution. Dynamic plot, strong POV, intriguing examination of social issues, and a wealth of distinct, promising, complex characters. The pacing is impressive, inviting the reader to page steadily through nearly 250 pages not because it skims the surface but because the immersion makes it near impossible to stop oneself from gulping it down.
The art and panel structures add strength. Not too showy, instead working in service to the story, but with a few "wow" moments that remind the reader not to take it for granted.
The art and panel structures add strength. Not too showy, instead working in service to the story, but with a few "wow" moments that remind the reader not to take it for granted.
ktxx22's review against another edition
4.0
More like 4.5! Really solid start to this series! I’m excited to keep reading and very pleased all the books are out so I’ll be able to complete another series this year. Also that ending…. Wowza!
marcusuhre's review against another edition
4.0
Ret god og måske original
ABEN ER SÅ FUCKING SEJ
Jeg ved ikke om det bare er mig eller er den lidt sexistisk? I dont know; hjernevask er hjernevask.
ABEN ER SÅ FUCKING SEJ
Jeg ved ikke om det bare er mig eller er den lidt sexistisk? I dont know; hjernevask er hjernevask.
gracie98buena's review against another edition
3.0
pretty misogynistic and homophobic/transphobic, but i’ll probably still read the rest
ethan_libra's review against another edition
3.0
It's ironic that in a novel whose characters are almost entirely women, with criticisms of the patriarchy and calls for female supremacy, many of the female characters still feel vaguely misogynist, and it's definitely off-putting for me. Still, this is a solid first book, with imaginative world-building, promising characters, and intriguing plotlines, so I think I'll stop by the library and grab the second one soon, in hopes that the uneasy undertones I felt in this installment begin to fade and the characters and the world get fleshed-out a bit more.
jacobandthefrogs's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
- Read for School
The ending of this book made me hate it more but also redeemed it kinda ish sort of not really
The ending of this book made me hate it more but also redeemed it kinda ish sort of not really
vaughanreads's review against another edition
4.0
It's not often that I'll pick up any graphic novels, as they're not something I generally see in charity shops and can be quite expensive, but I saw 'The Last Man' in a local book swap and picked it up.
This is a great graphic novel which was really gritty and provides a fantastic concept: "What if all male organisms on the Earth died...apart from a young man and a monkey."
This has restored my motivation to pick up graphic novels and explore the Kindle options to see how they compare financially.
If anyone has any iconic graphic novel suggestions that aren't your typical Marvel/DC then drop a comment or DM me - I'd love to hear from you
This is a great graphic novel which was really gritty and provides a fantastic concept: "What if all male organisms on the Earth died...apart from a young man and a monkey."
This has restored my motivation to pick up graphic novels and explore the Kindle options to see how they compare financially.
If anyone has any iconic graphic novel suggestions that aren't your typical Marvel/DC then drop a comment or DM me - I'd love to hear from you
bea_666's review against another edition
3.0
CW: tr*nsphobic language, s*xual assault, mention of r*pe, racist language
Book 1 of Y: The Last Man is an action-packed story following a man and his pet monkey who are the only males left in the world. I thought the premise of the book was really interesting, and was gripping from the first page. The story shows the skill and job inequality between men and women, with statistics.
Dropped 2 stars because the story is littered with tr*ansphobic and racist language, s*xual assault, and mentions of r*pe. These elements added absolutely nothing to the storyline, and made the read pretty uncomfortable. The portrayal of lesbians and feminism was really negative. Also, it was frustrating and ironic that a book which comments on how men are almost always, unfairly, in positions of power centred on a man's experience.
Book 1 of Y: The Last Man is an action-packed story following a man and his pet monkey who are the only males left in the world. I thought the premise of the book was really interesting, and was gripping from the first page. The story shows the skill and job inequality between men and women, with statistics.
Dropped 2 stars because the story is littered with tr*ansphobic and racist language, s*xual assault, and mentions of r*pe. These elements added absolutely nothing to the storyline, and made the read pretty uncomfortable. The portrayal of lesbians and feminism was really negative. Also, it was frustrating and ironic that a book which comments on how men are almost always, unfairly, in positions of power centred on a man's experience.
technicolournurd's review against another edition
3.0
I honestly found this to be pretty disappointing. It had been hyped up to me for so long, and I was so excited to finally give it a try but I just do not understand the appeal. The first three quarters were just filled lunatic women and a completely unlikable male protagonist. The last quarter, with the presence of some rational women characters, helped redeem it. I'll be giving the next book a try, just to see if I can finally find what others seem to enjoy so much about this series. But right now I'm not seeing the wonder that others are.
robotswithpersonality's review against another edition
I honestly can't remember how far I got in this series the first time I tried it, for all I know, it wasn't a heavy course load or a sucky mid-twenties job that stopped me finishing it (as it stopped me reading most things for about a decade), it was that the publication run hadn't yet finished. This time I checked series completion status before I started! And after this volume, I'm very interested in reading on.
What I'm now used to from Brian K. Vaughan (Saga, Paper Girls) holds: the content is not for kiddies, but the banter is en pointe.
Fascinating exploration of the possible changes - not only in a female only/female led modern society (not to erase historical matriarchies/female politicians or Queen-fronted monarchies) but also a post-apocalyptic society, where near half it's population disappeared and all the existing geopolitical structures are struggling to get back on their feet. Let the chaos continue! On top of which is the mystery of what happened to kill almost all that men...hold placed on next book!
*rubs hands in anticipation*
⚠️Bodily fluids bonanza, mentions of SA, self-mutilation, pretty consistent bloody violence but not heavy on the gore
What I'm now used to from Brian K. Vaughan (Saga, Paper Girls) holds: the content is not for kiddies, but the banter is en pointe.
Fascinating exploration of the possible changes - not only in a female only/female led modern society (not to erase historical matriarchies/female politicians or Queen-fronted monarchies) but also a post-apocalyptic society, where near half it's population disappeared and all the existing geopolitical structures are struggling to get back on their feet. Let the chaos continue! On top of which is the mystery of what happened to kill almost all that men...hold placed on next book!
*rubs hands in anticipation*
⚠️Bodily fluids bonanza, mentions of SA, self-mutilation, pretty consistent bloody violence but not heavy on the gore