I think after reading your review, that 3 stars is still pretty generous. Real shame this one didn’t work out so well. It’s premise sounds not too bad, but after I read the words predictable and unimpressive from the start, I guess my initial enthusiasm for this wavered😔 The art looks okay, but well safe to say I won’t be picking this one up anytime soon.
I was thinking the same actually hahahaha It’s just that it wasn’t “bad”, per se. I just noted too many issues that doesn’t make this outstanding in any way. It was fun enough for me wanting for more and that’s why it got those 3 stars hahaha Maybe another volume in this universe could help me decide if it’s worth it or not but for now, I don’t see any news from them of more coming soon despite the ending clearly hinting at more! Thanks for reading, Michel! 😀
I hadn’t heard of this one before, and it’s always a little disappointing when that might be for the best. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the artwork but it is interesting and does look as if it could work with the right kind of moody, horror story.
Yep. It’s not impressive but it’s decent enough to work with the right story. It’s too short with too little developed to really argue that it’s good or anything and that’s really unfortunate!
I can’t imagine the number of stories that are both predictable and unimpressive out there. Not easy to not get fooled into trying them out. At least this one was short enough to not become a form of torture! 😀
Right? The only reason I wanted to try it out. Maybe the creative team behind it will find a way to revitalize the series with another volume in the future! 😮
Eh meh. Looks like you felt more generous in providing the stars than you did in writing the review 😉 I’ll pass!
Fab review, though! It already gave me a feel of this comic 😀
Hahahah it’s one of those reads where you just tell yourself that it wouldn’t hurt you to try it out. I don’t know if another volume set within this universe could make this descent but here’s hoping this creative team could find something interesting to tell next time. Thanks for reading, Ola! 😀
Great review! predictability, unimpressive plot and characters sounds disappointing but it’s good the world and art was well done. I hope next volume turns out better.
Well I don’t understand the 3 stars or maybe, it’s the art for you? Personally, the art is not my cup of tea but I agree with your comment on having the expressions on the face conveying the atmosphere.
I might have been a bit more generous when I read this. 😉 It’s also because I felt like it was a fun and easy story and that’s exactly what I was looking for when I picked it up. Stating the flaws here was all I could do to allow other curious minds to decide if it’s something they want or not though. 😀 Thanks for reading, Sophie! 😀
I feel like you dragged me on a hike up this steep mountain… I was expecting beautiful views… And then you threw me off the cliff. LOL
I was wondering if the beginning of the post was written about me.
You have this ability to write these amazing intros that hype us up and then, unfortunately, the plot/artwork does not always follow.
Hahahahah I usually try to highlight the premise of the book in my intro or some connex idea without giving away my true feelings about it so that it might hook some people enough to want to try it themselves hahaha Thanks for the kind words about my intros, I appreciate it a lot. 😀
That’s a downer. Well done art against a flat story. Perhaps you might want to read a real horror trilogy. When I read your July review on Guillermo del Toro’s and Chuck Hogan’s new book, The Hollow Ones, you mentioned they had written The Strain trilogy. Although I said I wasn’t into reading any more vampire stories, I was curious about this one from del Toro because I like many of his films and I had to read his take on vampires. It is original for sure. I did a trilogy blurt on it. Check it out:http://karinapinella.com/2020/09/26/the-strain-trilogy-by-guillermo-del-toro-and-chuck-hogan-a-trilogy-blurt/
Haahahah nice transition! 😉 I’m really glad that you picked up The Strain trilogy after my review of The Hollow Ones. Maybe this is the push I need to pick up my dusty copy of the first book? 😀
Yes, it is really good. If you read it, I look forward be to reading the review. BTW, I am currently in watching the be series. I am in the middle of be the second season.
The TV series is based on the book series but the book authors are also TV writers and Chuck Hogan wrote the teleplay on most if not all the TV series episodes. They adapted the story to TV by creating some characters and changing some events, although the heart of the story is the same. I prefer the book version just because it is richer in the character development and you get to read about the characters’ thoughts.
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I think after reading your review, that 3 stars is still pretty generous. Real shame this one didn’t work out so well. It’s premise sounds not too bad, but after I read the words predictable and unimpressive from the start, I guess my initial enthusiasm for this wavered😔 The art looks okay, but well safe to say I won’t be picking this one up anytime soon.
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I was thinking the same actually hahahaha It’s just that it wasn’t “bad”, per se. I just noted too many issues that doesn’t make this outstanding in any way. It was fun enough for me wanting for more and that’s why it got those 3 stars hahaha Maybe another volume in this universe could help me decide if it’s worth it or not but for now, I don’t see any news from them of more coming soon despite the ending clearly hinting at more! Thanks for reading, Michel! 😀
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I hadn’t heard of this one before, and it’s always a little disappointing when that might be for the best. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the artwork but it is interesting and does look as if it could work with the right kind of moody, horror story.
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Yep. It’s not impressive but it’s decent enough to work with the right story. It’s too short with too little developed to really argue that it’s good or anything and that’s really unfortunate!
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Folks, we have a WINNER!
Predictable and unimpressive are just the thing the world needs more of 😀
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I can’t imagine the number of stories that are both predictable and unimpressive out there. Not easy to not get fooled into trying them out. At least this one was short enough to not become a form of torture! 😀
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THIS SOUNDS AMAZING. Too bad it was a bit predictable.
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It has its flaws but it’s a quick and fun read if you’re in the mood for this story! 😀 Thanks for reading! 🙂
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Drat. The premise sounded so good.😒
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Right? The only reason I wanted to try it out. Maybe the creative team behind it will find a way to revitalize the series with another volume in the future! 😮
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Lovely, candid review.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate it a lot. 🙂
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Haven’t heard of this before. Despite it being unimpressive and predictable, the synopsis sounds like my kind of thing, so I’m adding it to my TBR.
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I can see why it piqued your curiosity and I’m actually really glad that it did! I hope you enjoy it more than I did! 😀 Thanks for reading!
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Eh meh. Looks like you felt more generous in providing the stars than you did in writing the review 😉 I’ll pass!
Fab review, though! It already gave me a feel of this comic 😀
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Hahahah it’s one of those reads where you just tell yourself that it wouldn’t hurt you to try it out. I don’t know if another volume set within this universe could make this descent but here’s hoping this creative team could find something interesting to tell next time. Thanks for reading, Ola! 😀
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Great review! predictability, unimpressive plot and characters sounds disappointing but it’s good the world and art was well done. I hope next volume turns out better.
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Thanks, Yesha! I too hope that, if they succeed in releasing another volume, that it will have a better story to offer fans! 😀
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Well I don’t understand the 3 stars or maybe, it’s the art for you? Personally, the art is not my cup of tea but I agree with your comment on having the expressions on the face conveying the atmosphere.
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I might have been a bit more generous when I read this. 😉 It’s also because I felt like it was a fun and easy story and that’s exactly what I was looking for when I picked it up. Stating the flaws here was all I could do to allow other curious minds to decide if it’s something they want or not though. 😀 Thanks for reading, Sophie! 😀
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Wao bravo
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Thank you! 🙂
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Aw maaan what a pity! 😦 It sounded so promising and the graphics look good tho! Too bad the story didn’t live up to your expectations. On to the next!
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Yep. Who knows if the next story arc will do better. Only time can tell! 😀 Thanks for reading, Jee!
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I feel like you dragged me on a hike up this steep mountain… I was expecting beautiful views… And then you threw me off the cliff. LOL
I was wondering if the beginning of the post was written about me.
You have this ability to write these amazing intros that hype us up and then, unfortunately, the plot/artwork does not always follow.
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Hahahahah I usually try to highlight the premise of the book in my intro or some connex idea without giving away my true feelings about it so that it might hook some people enough to want to try it themselves hahaha Thanks for the kind words about my intros, I appreciate it a lot. 😀
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It looks beautiful , what a shame the plot was a let down.
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Right? To be seen if another story-arc set in this world would allow the story to improve in someway hahah Thanks for reading, Heather! 😀
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That’s a downer. Well done art against a flat story. Perhaps you might want to read a real horror trilogy. When I read your July review on Guillermo del Toro’s and Chuck Hogan’s new book, The Hollow Ones, you mentioned they had written The Strain trilogy. Although I said I wasn’t into reading any more vampire stories, I was curious about this one from del Toro because I like many of his films and I had to read his take on vampires. It is original for sure. I did a trilogy blurt on it. Check it out:http://karinapinella.com/2020/09/26/the-strain-trilogy-by-guillermo-del-toro-and-chuck-hogan-a-trilogy-blurt/
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Haahahah nice transition! 😉 I’m really glad that you picked up The Strain trilogy after my review of The Hollow Ones. Maybe this is the push I need to pick up my dusty copy of the first book? 😀
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Yes, it is really good. If you read it, I look forward be to reading the review. BTW, I am currently in watching the be series. I am in the middle of be the second season.
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If you’re that far in, does it get your seal of approval? 😱
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The TV series is based on the book series but the book authors are also TV writers and Chuck Hogan wrote the teleplay on most if not all the TV series episodes. They adapted the story to TV by creating some characters and changing some events, although the heart of the story is the same. I prefer the book version just because it is richer in the character development and you get to read about the characters’ thoughts.
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