The Old Guard, Book One: Opening Fire by Greg Rucka

The Old Guard, Book One: Opening Fire

The Old Guard (Collected Editions) #1

Greg Rucka with Leandro Fernández (Illustrator), Daniela Miwa (Contributor), Jodi Wynne (Contributor)

184 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction comics fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Old soldiers never die…and some of them don’t even fade away. Cursed with immortality, Andromache of Scythia and her comrades-in-arms ply their trade for those who can find—and afford—their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is a di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,160 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
dark 69%
tense 37%
mysterious 26%
emotional 24%
funny 23%
reflective 8%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 13%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 28% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.97

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