Anne maria
I absolutely adored this volume. It was funny as heck as we got to explore the world from Anya's, Becky's, and Bond's perspectives. I especially loved watching Becky lose all sense and sensibility as she hilariously tries to usurp Yor as wife of the family. This was one of my favourite volumes thus far with laughs aplenty.
Like many, I loved Roald Dahl as a child, and this was one of the popular stories I never got around to reading. So, as I try to separate the adult in me from the child who loved to read, I can quite confidently state that both the child and the adult in me would have and did find most of the story quite disturbing and unsuitable for children. Don't come for me. It's my truth. I'm now wondering how I'll find all the Dahl books I recently purchased that I read over and over as a child. I just don't remember Dahl's characters being so.... abusive.
Once I got past the very dark first part of the book, the story got more fun, reminding me of the Dahl I read as a wee bairn. Then it got dark again. This family needs a lot of therapy, imho.
Well, that was horrific to read. I mean, I've watched some clips of the anime on YouTube. You know, like those Watch Mojo Top 10 Anime Deaths videos? I watched when I was new to anime and didn't used to read manga, so there was no skin in the game. It was disturbing back then; however, I found reading it worse. I'm in for a world of hurt going forward right?
Good grief, both MCs were annoying. What with clueless Steph and the repulsive Grant I wasn't sure who to dislike more... Grant. I disliked him more. It has to be the chauvinist Grant who could be best friends with Andrew Tate. It also didn't help that I found the writing style read as quite amateurish. I wanted this to be a quick fun read as the premise excited me but sadly everything fell short.
This was better than I ever imagined. The story gave me pause for thought many times and solidified my childhood stance that when the AI revolution comes, I will fight for the droids. I also love any conversation concerning what it means to be sentient and how humans treat beings deemed “less than.” I came to the conclusion ages ago that we suck big time.
Volumes 2 & 3 are on there way via Royal Mail. I just know I am in for a treat.
I don't know how many times I said “omg,” but it was a lot. The twists I didn't see coming are everything. I cried twice and laughed many times. I'm so happy I started reading this series, and thanks to the writing, I truly have no idea where this will go or how it will end, and I love it. *Eyes up the compendium.
The thing about Saga is that you'll find the laughs go alongside heartbreak and trauma. Nothing highlights this as much as Sophie's story because of all the characters I have met so far; her story is a gut punch to my heart. I'm so glad she has Lying Cat.
I also love the small illustration details you may not notice at first glance, like in one panel, a journalist's camera has an eye for a lens.
There are so many satisfying twists and turns. In some situations, I have no clue how the characters will get out of it. It has everything I love in a graphic novel.
I have been buying used issues of Saga but was thinking about buying the compendium brand new after reading Volume 2, so I thought about it for all of 10 minutes, and I did. I consider it money well spent.
I love this series completely.
Things I have noticed by the end of Volume 2:
People seem to hate Chu instantly, for no good reason.
There is a sign in the F.D.A.'s car park advising agents not to “choke the chicken” there.
In one panel, the film Mary Poppins plays on a TV in the background.
Chu is a badarse.
The ending of Chapter 4 had me gagged but makes sense.
Humans will eat a lot of gross shit in pursuit of animal flesh rather than just being happy eating a vegetable.
There's an RG+AH written in a heart on page 22 which I am assuming was a tribute from Rob Guillory to his wife, Alice Guillory, his then girlfriend.
There is a Wanted poster for John Layman somewhere.
Brooks was here, Red was here too is written on a wall in prison. A shout-out to the Stephen King book and film Shawshank Redemption.
Guillory was committed to a mental asylum while his sanity was in question.
I am a fan of Rob Guillory and John Laymen
I bought this because I thought the idea was intriguing and was wondering if I would get grossed out by the cannibalism. As a vegan, I read this with a different outlook than I would have before I turned vegan and ate strictly plant-based foods. Since agriculture is so unsustainable and profoundly destructive, I do not think it is improbable that meat will eventually end up on the black market during our lifetimes; rather, I think it is more likely since humans only act when it's too late.
The story ended up going in a direction I never imagined, vampires and Savoy's treachery and I will definitely be continuing this series.
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality. Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see...
Conspiracies, half-truths, lies, murder. I read the first volume confused if this was fiction, taken directly from any news, YouTube channel, or a bit of both. Collectively, we all should agree not to trust any government right? Brb there's a knock at my door...
My goodness, this was really good. There was no hanging around; we got into the good stuff right away, which is always appreciated. There was gore, good illustrations, and a strong storyline, which ticks a lot of my boxes. This was my first time reading anything by Joe Hill. I didn't even realise who he was when I purchased this book or that I grew up with his father by my side. I look forward to more.
I thought the book was okay, but to be fair, I'm not the target audience however, I could relate to obsessing over a boy band as a teenager, and I did laugh at some parts. The idea of a tough Yakuza falling for the charms of members of a K-pop band should have had me laughing more, and while I did laugh at some parts I just wish there were more funny moments. If Volume 2 becomes available on KU, I'll give it a read, but for now, I think I'll stop at Volume 1.
I picked this up without knowing much about it only because it was a used graphic novel with over 300 pages selling for a couple of pounds. I read the entire thing just fine until I got to the last page, which made me burst out crying.
This is a book with mainly pictures telling the story. There is text, but only just enough; there was no need for more as the illustrations told a beautiful but sad story of a child whose parents failed him his entire life as well as the system.
I very much recommend.
