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A review by briannagates
We Called Them Giants by Kieron Gillen
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Overall: 4/5 because the artwork is breathtaking and the story was refreshingly endearing despite its apocalyptic setting.
Story: 3.5/5
Cataclysmic, survive-or-perish stories are usually some of my favorites, so I was super hopeful for this story. However, I felt like I was left with too many questions because the story moved far too fast. Despite this being a graphic novel, I felt like I was being <i>told</i> rather than <i>showed</i> in many instances. I wish this was about double the page length so we could get a solid grasp on the world and be able to fall in love with the characters more.
Artwork: 5/5
Woah, this was one of the most beautiful uses of color and imagery I've seen. Absolutely gorgeous from start to finish. The stunning artwork really immerses you into the brutal, yet beautiful apocalyptic world that Gillen created.
Thank you to Image Comics and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this graphic novel.
Story: 3.5/5
Cataclysmic, survive-or-perish stories are usually some of my favorites, so I was super hopeful for this story. However, I felt like I was left with too many questions because the story moved far too fast. Despite this being a graphic novel, I felt like I was being <i>told</i> rather than <i>showed</i> in many instances. I wish this was about double the page length so we could get a solid grasp on the world and be able to fall in love with the characters more.
Artwork: 5/5
Woah, this was one of the most beautiful uses of color and imagery I've seen. Absolutely gorgeous from start to finish. The stunning artwork really immerses you into the brutal, yet beautiful apocalyptic world that Gillen created.
Thank you to Image Comics and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this graphic novel.