The Hollows

author: Sam Kieth

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.38

book published: 2013

rating: 3

read at: 2013/07/08

date added: 2013/07/08

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

In a dystopian future, an inventor discovers a group of survivors and comes to terms with the horrors he has unleashed on mankind.



In a future version of what seems to be Japan, the ground is ruled by the Hollows, a roving band of monsters that seem to act a lot like zombies. To escape the horrors on the ground, large cities are built in trees. A man looking to care for his family, uses a pair of wings to fly to the ground to look for supplies. He finds a group of survivors living on the ground, and when he gets back home, he can't help thinking of them and how he can help them. He uses his abilities as an inventor to try to make their lives better, with mixed results.



It's an interesting take on the dystopian zombie story with some memorable characters, including a young girl who rivals the main character's knack for inventing things. The story by Chris Ryall includes a redemption and forgiveness theme that play out, and I found it to be a lovely story. The art by Sam Kieth, while not my favorite style, had some high points: A man soaring with wings outstretched, a giant tree holding a city in it's branches, and an adorable survivor with an eyepatch. I found it touchingly included the human element in the main characters foibles and flaws.







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