Her Infernal Descent Vol. 1: Contrapasso

author: Zac Thompson
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.33
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2019/02/16
date added: 2019/02/16
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Her Infernal Descent Vol. 1: Contrapasso' by Zac Thompson and Lonnie Nadler with art by Eoin Marron is an ambitious graphic novel that attempts to modernize Dante's Inferno.

A middle-aged woman is alone in her home. Her husband and children are gone. She decides to look for them and finds herself looking in the circles of hell. Like Dante's Inferno, she has a guide. This time around it's William Blake, and sometimes Agatha Christie. Throughout her journey are numerous "guest stars" that speak in their own voice. The circles of hell have been updated to reflect more modern takes on sin. Along the way, we learn what actually happened to her family. How far will a mother go to reunite with her family?

Conceptually, I loved this. It's a good idea and it's executed fairly well. Unfortunately, it left me a bit cold. The art and story couldn't keep my attention, and I kept finding other things to read. You may find your journey through this mother's hell different than I did, and it's clever enough that I'm glad I got to read it.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Aftershock Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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