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A review by philibin
The Book of Elsewhere by China Miéville, Keanu Reeves
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
(3.5 Stars)
I really need to start off by saying that I have never read the BRZRKR comics, but from what I have seen about it, I think the upcoming Netflix series looks good. So, maybe I would have had a enjoyed this book more had I read the comic books, but based on other reviews, maybe not. I'm also very familiar with China Miéville, and while his books are well written and enjoyable, they are also very long winded and slow paced, which might not be the best fit for a comic book adaption.
I think this story was good, or maybe it is more accurate to say that the story arcs were all very good, it just never came together into a cohesive or compelling narrative. A lot of time was spent on the most mundane details, or leading up to the details, and the "action" was glossed over or told in such a way that was confusing and anticlimactic. The characters had great backstories, but were uninteresting when encountered. I just didn't find myself caring about what was happening.
It was a lot like Highlander: The Series, but with a militaristic bend. I thought a lot of the narrators were good, and tried to add some life to the characters, but there is only so much you can do when the same thing happens over and over with just the scenery changing. To be honest, it really made me want to re-watch Highlander: The Series.
I really need to start off by saying that I have never read the BRZRKR comics, but from what I have seen about it, I think the upcoming Netflix series looks good. So, maybe I would have had a enjoyed this book more had I read the comic books, but based on other reviews, maybe not. I'm also very familiar with China Miéville, and while his books are well written and enjoyable, they are also very long winded and slow paced, which might not be the best fit for a comic book adaption.
I think this story was good, or maybe it is more accurate to say that the story arcs were all very good, it just never came together into a cohesive or compelling narrative. A lot of time was spent on the most mundane details, or leading up to the details, and the "action" was glossed over or told in such a way that was confusing and anticlimactic. The characters had great backstories, but were uninteresting when encountered. I just didn't find myself caring about what was happening.
It was a lot like Highlander: The Series, but with a militaristic bend. I thought a lot of the narrators were good, and tried to add some life to the characters, but there is only so much you can do when the same thing happens over and over with just the scenery changing. To be honest, it really made me want to re-watch Highlander: The Series.