Demon in the Wood
Ratings137
Average rating4
This is an interesting and beautifully illustrated backstory for one of my favorite villains.
Borrowed this from the library and then I read it in like an hour, the art was wonderful and it gave something new to the story
I've never actually read a graphic novel before because they aren't really my kind of thing, but I loved this one. It takes us back into the early life of the Darkling. We see him as a young boy, struggling with his identity and wanting to find friends. We learn why he became the cunning and manipulative character we know from the books. The illustrations in this book are stunning and bring the story to life, capturing the characters and their world beautifully. They show the Darkling's vulnerability, especially his fear of the dark, which makes him a more authentic and interesting character. Baghra is another important character in this story. She is shown as a powerful and beautiful woman, leaving a strong impression. The complicated relationship between Baghra and the Darkling is explored, revealing the reasons behind his path towards becoming a villain. Hopefully, Leigh will write more of him and the others soon.
I missed the grishaverse and most of all i missed The Darkling, just thinking it now, reading about The Darkling was always my favorite part in the shadow and bone trilogy. I was unfamiliar with this short story and i'm glad i experienced it with these phenomenal graphics.
“your true name is tattooed on your chest, you don't just let anyone read it.” If you think about it, really think about it, you will realize that the Darkling gave Alina his heart when he told her his true name. If he only wanted to use her for her powers (as many people like to put it that way), then there was no need for him to inform her his true name. i loved this book so much!! words aren't enough and i think i will never get enough of it. i wish it was longer, i wish LB added a chapter from the Grisha trilogy itself, but i'll take what i got. 10/10
“There is no safe place for the Grisha. There is no haven. Not for us.” There will be, he promised in the darkness, new words written upon his heart. I will make one.
This short story gives us an insight into the old Ravka, where the Grisha were unwelcome, through the eyes of a young darkling. It depicts what he had to go through as a child and the isolation and loneliness he feels due to his powers. The darkling is an extremely well developed character and this small point of view from a young darkling helps us understand his motives better, builds his character and makes him more interesting
The only complaint i have is that it's only 40 pages long :') i NEED more from the darkling's pov.
¿Pero este hombre hasta en la infancia sufre? Pero qué necesidad había, pero es que normal que luego no confíe en la gente y quiera cargárselos a todos, pero ANIKA REINA, CENTRATE. Lev era claramente mala persona desde el principio. Si es que pobre chaval...
y sigo diciendo: NO ME HAGÁIS QUERER AL MALO, POR FAVOR (bis), que no es normal que me guste más que los protagonistas y quiero que le vaya bien todo en la vida. A ver, es un poco genocida y eso es un handicap, la verdad sea dicha, pero por lo demás es una bellísima persona xDDDDDDD
This is getting four stars because it was written well and we get a complete picture as to why the Darkling became who he is and why he created the monstrosities in the future. HOWEVER, I'm not nor have I ever digged the Darkling. There are major abusive behaviors that we should not romanticize and/or give reverence to.
With that said... it's baffling that his mother had the reaction she did in the future when you clearly see that he is exactly as she intended him to be and become. She is one of the primary reasons he is calculating and murderous. To be honest, I don't think he is capable of love.
I loved this a bit more than the Tailor. It gave some context to the Darkling and the old world.
“There will be, he promised in the darkness, new words written upon his heart. I will make one”
- Pobre Darkling por lo que tiene que pasar, no me extraña que sea así en los demás libros. Le tengo un cariño mega especial a ese personaje
This was an enjoyable short story with insight into the Darkling as a child. How sad to be forced to live in such loneliness.
★★★½☆
《The Grisha lived as shadows did, passing over the surface of the world, touching nothing, forced to change their shapes and hide in corners, driven by fear as shadows were driven by the sun. No safe place. No haven.
There will be, he promised in the darkness, new words written upon his heart. I will make one.》
DAYUUUUUUM!
Doesn't really help develop the Darkling's character, just gives a glimpse to a moment in his childhood.
This is a story about the Darkling's life as a young boy. A wonderful addition to the series, as it explains his background and the reason why he became who he is in the main books.
BUT IT'S PAINFULLY BITTER.
EVEN MORE SO IF YOU READ IT AFTER FINISHING THE SERIES.
WHY.