Kabuki is my first graphic novel of 2020, but is a revisit of an old favorite from back in the 1990s. In fact, the volume I have is apparently one of Kabuki is my first graphic novel of 2020, but is a revisit of an old favorite from back in the 1990s. In fact, the volume I have is apparently one of the originals and, as of the time I am writing this review, not able to be selected on Goodreads.
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Cool side story to start. I found this artist and series back in the 90s when I was in an alternative comic book phase. I say “alternative” because I was not into DC and Marvel, it was more Image and Dark Horse and any other “off brand” of comic. However, I did not find this book by inquiring at the local comic book store. I was helping out my mother by doing a summer acting workshop for kids in her school district. I was a theater major at the time so it seemed like a perfect summer project. As part of it, I wrote a play and directed it. In addition to school kids, some of the teachers and substitute teachers got involved. One of the substitute teachers found out that I liked comics and recommended his brother’s title . . . at this point you can probably see where this is going . . . he was David Mack’s brother and the title was Kabuki.
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I was glad that I did not have to use any of my acting chops to make his brother believe that I liked it. As soon as I picked it up, I was instantly into it. While I am a fan of both black and white and color comics, I think black and white is my favorite, which made this very appealing to me from the get go. (Another title I was very into at the time was Terry Moore’s Strangers in Paradise – also a black and white title).
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So, how did it hold up after all these years?
1990s me gives it 5+ stars 2020 me gives it 4 to 4.5 stars – I am going to round it up to 5 as an average between old me and new me!
Why the reduction in stars? Well, I suppose it has to do with that feeling you get when you go back and watch or read any favorite after years away from it. There is a chance it might appeal just as much, but there is also a good chance that your memory of it will shine brighter than the revisitation. I think, too, that at the time I was in college, so I was into more artsy and works. This title is very artsy and poetic to the point that the story is sometimes not straightforward and requires analysis through introspection. That just isn’t quite me as much anymore. It’s still good, but preferences change.
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If you are into really great artwork, Japanese lore, poetry, symbolism, revenge, etc. I cannot recommend this title enough. If you need your story and art to be clear and concise, you may not enjoy this one quite as much. But, for graphic novel fans who like to dabble in all aspects of the medium, I think this is a title you cannot afford to miss.
I read some other reviews before writing this. It appears that 9 times out of 10 people liked it okay. Unfortunately, I cannot join them.
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I read some other reviews before writing this. It appears that 9 times out of 10 people liked it okay. Unfortunately, I cannot join them.
I thought this was a far fetched, outlandish, unbelievably boring mess. The whole plot is held together by the thinnest of spiderwebs. Most of the time when something happened, I said to myself,"seriously . . . SERIOUSLY!? Ugh *sigh*". Also, it felt like plot points were being randomly generated to move the questionable story along. The only thing I was interested in was finishing it so I could move on.
Not that the original Andromeda Strain was my favorite Crichton book, but this makes it look like a literary prize winner in comparison. While I found little redeeming value, I am very glad that many found this to be a good read - hopefully if you try it you will not have the same experience I did....more
All 3 stars on this review are because it was readable, easy to follow, and kept my interest. I cannot stress enough, that is all the 3 stars a3 stars
All 3 stars on this review are because it was readable, easy to follow, and kept my interest. I cannot stress enough, that is all the 3 stars are for - nothing more and nothing less!
Everything else about the book is kind of ridiculous. Nah, sorry, that's not right. Everything else is REALLY ridiculous. The story and all plot points are extremely far fetched and wildly unbelievable. They say with fiction you have to suspend disbelief. Well, to accept what happens in Layover, you have to completely retire it!
The characters are just silly. They are all caricatures with no depth or development. Everything they do is odd. No one responds appropriately to any situation. I didn't really care for any of the characters, I wasn't rooting for any of them, and, in the end I was apathetic about their fate.
So, while interesting enough to keep me into it through the end, I cannot recommend it for any actually depth, storytelling, or semblance of order. If you want to keep repeating to yourself "um, WHAT!?!?" every few minutes, this is the book for you!...more
Here is another suspense thriller I am torn on. Some of my updates while reading mentioned my confusion. While the story did become clearer while I reHere is another suspense thriller I am torn on. Some of my updates while reading mentioned my confusion. While the story did become clearer while I read, there was still something about the way it was written that felt a little off to me. Some of my reader friends did not seem to mind, but I figure it is worth mentioning if you get started and feel a bit confused.
Once past the confusion, this was a very decent book. Suspense, mystery, thrills, chills - everything you could hope for if this is your genre of choice. Also, I can say that at times there was a decent amount of frustration - but good frustration. It's the kind of frustration that had me grinding my teeth and yelling at the book hoping that I could change the plot to benefit the protagonist. Whenever the frustration gets me this invested in the story, it is a good sign.
So, I am reminded again of some of the confusion I encountered. In the case of this book, I think the core progress and main characters are great. Focusing on those are all you need. It was when it strayed into some of the characters and plot points that were peripheral to the main story, it almost lost me. I didn't want to stray once I got moving in the right direction, but the author seemed determined to send me on a side journey.
I can sum it up by saying it is a great thriller that was easily distracted in it's plot progression. If you can make it past the meandering that occurs from time to time, I think you will enjoy....more
If you like spy craft, revenge, espionage, and graphic novels and you are not reading this series 5 stars again – so great! Just like Volume 1!
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If you like spy craft, revenge, espionage, and graphic novels and you are not reading this series right now, I am not really sure what you are doing with your life. So far this series has been absolutely amazing. Well written, beautiful art, and a fabulously perfect heroine. Velvet Templeton is the character authors hope to create when they set out to create a strong female lead.
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Oh, did I mention the artwork? Yes, yes I did . . . but I will again! I always put in a few images with my reviews of graphic novels, but it was tough to pick only a few this time because every frame is stunning. Sometimes brutal, sometimes sleek and dark, sometimes sexy – always perfect!
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I read this in one sitting. I could not stop! And, I did not want to binge into volume 3. I need to savor this. And, I don’t want to rush to the end as it appears volume 3 is the last!
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Moral of this story so far: Don’t f&$! with your secretary – you never know what secrets she might be hiding . . . and she might be really good at revenge!...more
This will be a tough one to rate. The story is entertaining and creative3 stars at times
4 at others
Hoping for 4+ star content in future volumes
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This will be a tough one to rate. The story is entertaining and creative. The content is edgy, extreme, and sometimes might make you feel like it has gone a bit to far. I think my Goodreads friend L. McCoy said it best (Click for review): “This book tries a bit too hard with the NSFW content” I don’t mind NSFW content, and I kind of expect it with the more edgy comic publishers (Dynamite, Image, etc.) - in fact, sometimes it feels like the artists can’t wait to try drawing some naked breasts. In the case of The Boys, NSFW content is definitely not subtle and is definitely in your face (and, if you read this you will realize that pun is fully intended). So, unless you are completely okay with sexual content, lewd language, and inappropriate scenarios, you can feel free to avoid adding this to your TBR
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But, if you are okay with this sort of content (or can look past it) this book is pretty entertaining. And, as I mentioned, is very creative. It approaches the superhero genre in the darkest way I have seen. While it does use a somewhat more common superhero theme – i.e. superheroes as fallible humans when not on the pedestal society puts them on (other examples – Watchmen and Marissa Meyer’s Renegades Series, Deadpool), this one takes it to the point of superheroes being, more often than not, truly deplorable behind their cape. And, in response, an equally questionable crew is called in to do something about it.
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I did not really think the art was all that great – not that I could do any better, but I do read graphic novels hoping for some decent imagery. My biggest complaint is that the character appearances were not really consistent throughout the book. From one frame to the next the faces would look very different. In many cases I had to look at their clothing to keep them straight. Maybe some aren’t bothered by this or maybe didn’t even notice, but I was a bit frustrated with it by the end.
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I am going to settle in at 3.5 stars on this one. Enjoyed the story enough that I will keep going, but I hope that the art and NSFW content starts to flow a little more smoothly with the rest of the story. But, since this story seems to be all about the shock, it may continue to be crazy overall! ...more
Overall, I thought that this was a great adaptation. The necessary dialogue was included – which had to be difficult with such a voluminous book. While the art was not my favorite graphic novel art, it still did a pretty good job of conveying the story (and the horror) in a visually satisfying way.
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If you are a fan of King and the graphic novel medium, I can very easily recommend that you give this a try. I suggest reading the novel first. But, if you are someone who has been interested in trying The Stand but the 1000+ page book has been too daunting so you keep putting it off, this graphic novel series should serve as a decent alternative option.
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For those reading this review who might be interested in other King based graphic novels, I am part way through the Gunslinger graphic novel series, and it is very good to. The only caveat is that last time I checked, it didn’t appear that they were going to finish it.
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The Man in Black fled . . . . off to raise some hell elsewhere!...more
I have no idea what I just read, but I enjoyed it!
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This graphic novel is only for fans of the totally weird and oddly gruesome. If you are easilI have no idea what I just read, but I enjoyed it!
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This graphic novel is only for fans of the totally weird and oddly gruesome. If you are easily offended or troubled by disturbing images, nudity, etc., this is not one for you to try. But, if you are okay with a bit of excessive content, I feel like it does generally support the story and atmosphere here.
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Usually by the end of volume one, I have at least a passable idea of what is going on. In this case, I know the characters and what has been happening. But, if you are asking me to put two and two together at this point, that just isn’t going to happen!
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The art for this title has been great so far. A good combination of realistic and fantastically gruesome. Also, the collected volume includes some of the alt cover and conceptional artwork which is fun to look at and very well done.
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I am going to keep reading. Maybe I will eventually understand. But, at this point I am not sure I care if I don’t! ...more
I was going to go with 3 stars because while I liked it, it did not impress me as much as the first book. But, after discussing the book3.5 to 4 stars
I was going to go with 3 stars because while I liked it, it did not impress me as much as the first book. But, after discussing the book with my wife at dinner last night, I realized I got more from it than I thought, so I am upping my rating a bit.
In the afterword, Atwood hints at the fact that this was written in response to the recently renewed popularity of the first book and the current state of affairs in America. Because of this, it does kind of read like it was written to appease the fans instead of an original sequel that she came up with all on her own. I am not saying this as a good or bad thing, it’s just how it felt to me – some people really like this sort of thing, so it may be perfect for you.
I really enjoyed the first half to two-thirds of the book. At first, I was not sure how much I would remember about the first book since it has been about three years since I read it. Also, I have not been watching the TV show. But, the book did a pretty good job getting me back into the story and I thought the story and character development were both very good.
However . . . with only about 25% of the book left, for me it got kind of “Hollywood” – a bit cheesy and unbelievable. Suddenly the characters were making odd choices that felt like they served no purpose other that to move the book quickly to a resolution. To have such a rushed and far-fetched resolution to such a richly developed story/dystopian world felt kind of weird. This is where the book lost points for me.
I think that fans of the book and TV show should give this one a try and likely enjoy it. However, be prepared to find it a bit lacking compared to the first book. ...more
The definition of a “well” person? Someone who hasn’t been examined yet (loosely quoted from the book)
This book is two things: - Really interesting triviThe definition of a “well” person? Someone who hasn’t been examined yet (loosely quoted from the book)
This book is two things: - Really interesting trivia about the human body - Terrifying
I love trivia, and this book had tons of it. This was not a deeply scientific analysis of the human body. It is just snippets and brief anecdotes from various regions of the body as Bryson takes you on a journey through our innerspace. If you are not into big fancy words and meandering analysis, then you need not worry! There may be a time or two that he throws some deeper tidbits in, but it always moves on quickly. A good balance to keep both a med student and the layman interested (just guessing on the med student side as I am most certainly the layman!)
So – yay, trivia!
However, I will have to say, more often than not, the book journeys off in the direction of what can go wrong with the body. This is not surprising as a lot can go wrong with the body. However, it is not a book to read while eating, if you have hypochondria, if you have germ phobia, if the word “parasite” gives you heebie-jeebies, etc. While it may all be true, perhaps somethings are better off left unknown!
With these two things in mind, proceed at your own risk! If you love trivia and don’t mind dumbed down science, this should be perfect for you. If you are a doctor, it may be too simple of an explanation to satisfy – or, maybe not??? If you are easily queasy when it comes to blood, vomit, and other bodily fluids and functions, I would suggest passing on this one.
But, when all is said and done, another decent book from Bryson!...more
But, it was not as good as I was hoping (despite having low expectations going in)
These books, since tI will say this - it was better than I expected.
But, it was not as good as I was hoping (despite having low expectations going in)
These books, since the death of Larsson, have been fairly mediocre for me. Maybe others like them, but they just don't feel like they are awesome stories extending the previous story line. It feels more like someone figured the could write some so-so mysteries, take a few of the main characters from the original trilogy, and then make sure Lisbeth Salander's name is featured on the cover: queue the sound of money pouring in. As long as people are buying, I am sure it will continue.
I might have been kinder than I was in the paragraph above if Lagercrantz had not tried to tie it in to this series. However, it was a somewhat blah and confusing mystery that didn't really pay off much in the end, so maybe I would not have been kinder.
Feel free to give these post Larsson books a chance, but you are not going to get a recommendation from me. I really wonder sometimes why I keep giving them a try!...more
It appears that I have completed the Sin City saga with this volume. It may not be quite as mind blowing as the earlier volumes, but it is better thanIt appears that I have completed the Sin City saga with this volume. It may not be quite as mind blowing as the earlier volumes, but it is better than the past couple. Not that those were terrible, but this one returned closer to the roots of the series
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If you are looking for the trippy-est volume of an already very trippy series, then you have found it. This one has some very odd twists and turns with one whole section from the point of view undergoing some serious drug hallucinations. You will have to pay close attention to be able to keep up with what is going on. But, if for some reason you can’t, just sit back and enjoy the ride!
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The art has remained solid throughout the series. I appreciate any series where the artwork remains the same. I am not sure there is a one where I didn’t lose just a little interest when the primary artist changed. Also, the end of this volume has some alternative artwork from a variety of artists depicting scenes from throughout the series. Very cool!
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If you like dark, edgy, and scandalous action and are a fan of graphic novels . . . and you haven’t read this series!?!?!? Well, why not!? ...more
Usually James Bond is portrayed as suave, cunning, and witty. This may be the most brute force Bond storyline I have ever read. Just look at this monsUsually James Bond is portrayed as suave, cunning, and witty. This may be the most brute force Bond storyline I have ever read. Just look at this monster!
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I greatly enjoyed this espionage story as it brings the Cold War back to life and pits the allied countries against each other through lies and misdirection. Often I get frustrated with stories where people are falsely accused (i.e. The Fugitive), but at the same time it creates quite the thrill ride. That is what you get with this volume.
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Great dark/severe artwork with this volume. Every punch and every gunshot is delivered with a visual razors edge that accompanies the story nicely. I was pleased with the entire package and I think Bond fans who happen to be graphic novel fans will as well.
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I believe I mentioned in some of my earlier reviews of Dynamite Entertainment's Bond series that I didn't really care for earlier volumes. Well, that opinion has changed as they have gone along. These are great and I cannot wait to read the next one (especially since this one ended with a cliffhanger)!
I liked this book a lot. It was creepy and suspenseful. At times the interaction between characters made me uncomfortable . . .4 tentative stars . . .
I liked this book a lot. It was creepy and suspenseful. At times the interaction between characters made me uncomfortable . . . but in that good story sort of way, ya know? This is a great book to read if you like stories with sketchy kids terrorizing their parents. Definitely a good October read!
But, you notice that I say tentative and I didn’t go the full 5 stars. I have a reason, but I feel like it may spoil the whole book, so, I am going to put it in a spoiler tag and you can check it out if you want. I will not be mentioning the overall resolution of the book, but general stuff about the ending is in there, so proceed with caution!
I was actually leaning 4.5 to 5 stars until the very end. While I do not mind books that don’t completely tie up the story and leave room for you to guess what happens, this one didn’t really resolve anything. The end of the book just felt like the end of another chapter and everything was exactly as it was the whole book. And, it wasn’t that it felt like it was leaving a cliffhanger for a sequel. I think that maybe the idea was that no matter what the parents in this book try, they are doomed, but I felt like I wanted something more to tie it all up.
So, whether you read the spoiler to see my thoughts or have decided to wait so you can decide for yourself, I don’t think you can go wrong with this story if you like a thriller. Just be prepared to maybe not be fully wowed in the end. (maybe!) ...more
Every year, around September, I start to refresh my memory of the stories of 9/11. Whether it is reading books (this year I read 102 Minutes: The UntoEvery year, around September, I start to refresh my memory of the stories of 9/11. Whether it is reading books (this year I read 102 Minutes: The Untold Story of the Fight to Survive Inside the Twin Towers), shows on TV about the events of that day, or reading articles online. While I was doing some of that this year I turned to my wife and asked if she heard about the story of the city in Canada where all the incoming planes from Europe had to land? A few years ago, one of the shows I watched about 9/11 discussed the city, but I hadn’t heard much more about it since then. She hadn’t, but thought it sounded interesting.
Now, this is where it gets a bit eerie. Every year for Christmas, my in-laws give us a subscription to the Broadway series – a series of shows that are travelling around the United States straight off Broadway. Usually there is one big anchor show for the subscription (this year it is Hamilton), maybe a classic or two (this year its Cats), but there are always one or two lesser known, more obscure shows. The day after the discussion with my wife about the city in Canada, I was looking through the description of one of the shows I had never heard of:
“Come from Away is a Canadian musical . . . It is set in the week following the September 11 attacks and tells the true story of what transpired when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, as part of Operation Yellow Ribbon. The characters in the musical are based on (and in most cases share the names of) real Gander residents as well as some of the 7,000 stranded travelers they housed and fed.” (Wikipedia)
What were the chances!? I go from asking my wife if she has ever heard about this 9/11 story I last heard about almost a decade ago to finding out we are going to see a musical on it!?
And then . . . as I am finding audiobooks for my vacation a couple of weeks ago, I run across The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland. Well, you know I had to get it! Seems I am destined to revisit this story this year.
It is not a long story, and the heroes in it do what you hope any good person would do, but it is amazing the impact the simple gestures of a small community can mean to hundreds of suddenly displaced and frightened airline passengers; forced to land in a country that is not their own with no idea exactly what is going on or when they might finally make it to their destinations. And, while it might seem like common sense that human nature would be towards kindness and compassion, hearing these stories and finding out how amazed the people were that they would be treated so well shows how we may not have been going in the best direction as a society and maybe Gander’s selfless approach to the situation shows us a bit of how we should all try and be.
This is a fantastic and heart-warming story. If you are interested in learning more about 9/11 but the stories of the twin towers, terrorism, etc. are hard to stomach, try The Day the World Came to Town. It should only take a few hours to read, but it has some of the most important messages from that fateful day. ...more
Y the Last Man continues to entertain with volume 8. I am always glad when a series can hold my interest for this long.
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This volume struck me asY the Last Man continues to entertain with volume 8. I am always glad when a series can hold my interest for this long.
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This volume struck me as more of a transitional volume - lots of new information, clarification of some earlier plot questions etc. But, not really any standalone storylines that climax with the end of the volume. This was good because new info is always appreciated!
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I am still loving the artwork in this one. Simple, but effective - reminiscent of earlier comic book art. Also, and I have mentioned this previously with other series, it is nice when the artist stays the same throughout the series. For me, that solid relationship between author and illustrator makes for a better book.
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Side note: while I was reading this I found out that there is a TV series of this coming out. Sign me up!...more
In the immortal words of the celebrated thespian, Keanu Reeves . . .
"Woah"
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This series continues to impress with volume two. It is the perfect mIn the immortal words of the celebrated thespian, Keanu Reeves . . .
"Woah"
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This series continues to impress with volume two. It is the perfect mix of historical fiction and sci-fi horror. It is suspenseful. It is funny. It is gruesome. A little part of me really wishes the exploration of the American West was just like this.
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I'm still loving the art. For the most part, the panels have a bit of a sepia aura to add to the historical feel - as if pulled straight from the journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition. But, then, every few pages there is a full page image with intense colors and dramatic presentation highlighting one of the key horrors being encountered. Great stuff!
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This title is just great, creepy, horror-filled fun. If you are looking for a graphic novel that is a complete escape to enjoyable reading, give this one a shot.
As mentioned with the first book, I know that this book is not aimed at my demographic. I think if I was in the demographic for this book it is4 Stars
As mentioned with the first book, I know that this book is not aimed at my demographic. I think if I was in the demographic for this book it is likely that I would give it the full 5 stars. But, while some of it was not for me, I still enjoyed it a lot - so 4 Stars all the way.
I did like this one better than the first one. It felt more well rounded and the characters seemed stronger and more interesting. I think it could be a case of the author hitting her stride with this universe. While it was a bit longer than I felt it needed to be and started to drag in spots, overall it felt well paced and held my interest.
Oh, and there is a lot of hot sexytime . . . if that is your thing! Two word reviewfor this book could be: Sexy faeries!
I am glad this one is holding my interest. I don't like when I get to the end of the second book of a trilogy and I am lukewarm about going on. In this case, I am still very interested in the story and I look forward to trying out book 3....more
If you look up epic in the dictionary, you will find this series – guaranteed!
Holy cow! There is so much here to digest and analyze. I k3.5 to 4 Stars
If you look up epic in the dictionary, you will find this series – guaranteed!
Holy cow! There is so much here to digest and analyze. I know that I am going to need to go back and review some of the plot and discussions about this book to fully grasp it all. It is so intricate and twisted, I am not even sure how Sanderson kept it all together in his head! And, to think it spreads across more books in the series and an entire universe of tied-in books – it just makes my head spin.
I know that this book and series are considered “Fantasy”, but I feel like they really need their own category. While I was reading this book and the one before, I kept trying to imagine the world in my head, and it just never jived with what I would call a “fantasy” world. It is feeling I cannot really define, but it just feels like a genre all its own. Maybe someone else had the same experience and can share with me how they feel about it?
I did enjoy this book, but I cannot say for sure that Sanderson’s universe is fully clicking with me yet. The whole time I feel like I am right on the verge of making a connection or being blown away by a turn of events, but it still just as a tenuous hold on me. So, basically – I like it, but I don’t love it. However, my interest in the series is high enough that I will definitely continue.
I would say the two best parts (and they make up about 90 % of the story anyway) are the characters and political intrigue. I think if I could have connected slightly more the to political intrigue, it would have improved how I felt about the book a great deal. The best way I can sum it up is that there would be a lot of twists and turns that I understood, but then something would happen, and I would have no idea why it went in that direction. That is one of the reasons I am planning to look through some summaries and commentary of this book as a follow-up. I just want to make some of those final connections click in my head.
I look forward to feedback from Sanderson fans. I feel like this might be the most interactive review I have written as I need some additional perspective from my friends! ...more
UPDATE 9/14/2020: In case you were wondering if my positive review was legit, I recently saw that it won the category of Literary Fiction at the AmeriUPDATE 9/14/2020: In case you were wondering if my positive review was legit, I recently saw that it won the category of Literary Fiction at the American Fiction Awards 2020. That's high praise!
UPDATE 11/5/2019: This is my write in selection for the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards in the category of Fiction. I encourage others to do the same!
Two facts about author Michael Bowe:
- As of my writing of this review he is not very well known (but should be) - His first two books are CONSIDERABLY better than some of the big named books that get lots of circulation and attention
With these two things in mind, if you like consistently good story telling, an emotional connection with what you are reading, unforced poetical prose, etc. etc. etc., you really need to give Michael Bowe a try!
The Weight of the Moment focuses on how life can very quickly be changed by a single, short lived event – sometimes as quick as the blink of an eye. In the examples that drive this story, the moments cannot easily be changed, erased, or taken back with a simple apology. I was frequently reminded of the book So, You’ve Been Publicly Shamed; where one ill thought out tweet or statement made in public can destroy the life of someone who had, up until then, lived a perfectly normal and happy life. In this day and age, I think almost all of us can relate to fears over how easy it is for a small mistake to be broadcast to the world.
How can demons of a single moment be exorcised? The amazing storytelling of Michael Bowe will take you from big city Philadelphia to rural Pennsylvania where the two protagonists, Nick Sterling and Tom Corbett form a friendship that helps them both overcome their own demons. Along the way they also manage to clean some skeletons out of Tom’s family closet. All the characters met along the way are wonderfully fleshed out – often with a side story (unrelated to the main story, but important none the less) that offers insight on the moment that defines them. Again, simply fantastic storytelling!
I guarantee that if you like great fiction that tugs at your emotions and leaves you thinking, you must give Michael Bowe a try. Either Skyscraper of a Man, The Weight of the Moment, or both. You just cannot go wrong!
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review! And, it is honestly great! ...more
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