John - Life is Worth Fighting For

author: Mario Boon
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.53
book published: 2019
rating: 3
read at: 2022/09/17
date added: 2022/09/17
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'John: Life is Worth Fighting For by Mario Boon and Luc Colemont with art by Mario Boon is a graphic novel about a man who gets what seems to be a fatal diagnosis and what he does next.

On John's 50th birthday, his daughters give him a trip to Italy to celebrate and to get himover his fear of flying. He gets to Italy fine and this divorced dad even finds romance, but the trouble starts on his trip home and he ends up fighting for his life.

The art is good, the story is a bit mediocre, but the message of the book elevates it in my mind. If the book causes people (especially older men) to get their health checked, then it's worthwhile.


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Bastien Vives' The Blouse

author: Bastien Vivès
name: Wayne
average rating: 2.15
book published: 2018
rating: 1
read at: 2022/09/17
date added: 2022/09/17
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Bastien Vives' The Blouse' with story and art by Bastien Vives with translation by Fabrice Sapolsky is a graphic novel about a forgettable young woman who is transformed by an unforgettable piece of clothing.

They say that clothes make the man, and that is true in The Blouse. A mostly invisible young woman is loaned a silk blouse after an accident while babysitting, and the garment makes her suddenly noticeable. She like the attention so much that it leads her to make poor choices.

I didn't like this story much because I could never care for the main character Severine. She has no depth and is used by the men in her life once she dons the blouse. Perhaps the story is meant to be a lesson of some sort, and the art is decent enough, but I found it as forgettable as the main character.


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Bylines In Blood

author: Erica Schultz
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.74
book published: 2022
rating: 4
read at: 2022/09/14
date added: 2022/09/14
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Bylines In Blood' by Erica Schultz with art by Aneke is a graphic novel noir mystery set in the future.

In the future, truth is suspect, as it sometimes is during our times. Satya, a former journalist turned detective for hire, seeks out the truth that others want to hide. When her old editor is murdered, Satya will stop at nothing to find out who is behind it.

This has pretty good art and a decent story. The main character is interesting enough that I'd like to read more stories with her.


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Animal Castle Vol 1

author: Xavier Dorison
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.09
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2022/09/10
date added: 2022/09/10
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Animal Castle Vol. 1' by Xavier Dorison with art by Felix Delep is a graphic novel about a group of oppressed animals figuring out how to fight back.

On a farm run by a bull named Silvio and his heartless dogs, the other animals are forced to work to meet quotas and earn their meager keep. Any variance is met with violence and the animals lead a bleak existence. That is until a new animal arrives and shows them the ways of civil disobedience.

I really liked this parable of oppressive regimes and those powerless to fight back in conventional ways. The story doesn't conclude here, and I'm curious what the animals will do next to peacefully protest.

The art is fabulous and I felt the motion in the art.


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Midnight Riot (Rivers of London #1)

author: Ben Aaronovitch
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.84
book published: 2011
rating: 4
read at: 2022/09/07
date added: 2022/09/07
shelves: sword-and-laser
review:
'Midnight Riot (aka Rivers of London #1)' by Ben Aaronovitch was the August pick for my book club. I was excited to finally read this as it's been on my TBR list for a while now.

It did not disappoint. The mix of urban fantasy, humor and a compelling mystery made for a good read. It is the first book in the series and I'm looking forward to my next visit to this world.


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Snitches Anonymous - Mission 1

author: Carbone
name: Wayne
average rating: 2.62
book published: 2019
rating: 2
read at: 2022/09/07
date added: 2022/09/07
shelves: graphic-novels, childrens
review:
'Snitches Anonymous: Mission 1' by Carbone with art by James Christ is a graphic novel about a group of young amateur detectives looking to solve a crime.

Tom's dad is a police captain and Tom is left on his own a lot. When his dad leaves a burglary case file behind, Tom sneaks a peak. When he recognizes the suspect as a school bully, he decides to do his own investigation, and finds some help along the way.

I liked this story about a group of young crimefighters well enough, and the art is decent. I'm not sure chasing after criminals that are a bit dangerous is the right message for a grade school read, so guardians beware.


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Maniac Of New York #2: The Bronx is Burning

author: Elliott Kalan
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.04
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/09/01
date added: 2022/09/01
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Maniac of New York, Vol. 2: The Bronx Is Burning' by Elliott Kalan with art by Andrea Mutti is a graphic novel about a killer terrorizing New York.

After surviving the tragic events of the Death Train, Maniac Harry is still on the loose. Chasing him down are Detective Zelda Pettibone and mayoral aide Gina Greene. The trail leads to a school and Yankee Stadium. There is also a child who may have information on how to stop Maniac Harry for good.

This was a very visceral read and not for the feint of heart. There is gore aplenty and I really had a great time reading it. That was added to by the very above average art.


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