Book source ~ Library
Illustrator ~ Scott Hampton
13 March 2018
Graphic Novel | Fantasy | Mythology
208 Pages
My Rating ~ 4 bites and a nibble
I read the book years
ago and then I recently found out there’s a graphic novel. Of course I had to
read it, but my library didn’t have it. So I suggested the purchase and they
obliged. My library is awesome!
First in a trilogy (or
so I’ve heard), this volume covers Shadow’s release from prison and his introduction
to Mr. Wednesday, all the way to where he’s leaving the funeral home of Ibis
and Jacquel. For those who don’t think they can do the longer novel version I
recommend the graphic novel because it hits all the high points of the story. Because
of the medium it can’t quite get all the nuances (obviously), but it’s a really
good adaptation. Since I read the book years ago, I didn’t really remember most
of it until I started reading this one. Then it began to come back to me. The
artwork isn’t really all that for me,
but it’s nice all the same. It reminded me of some of Gaiman’s Sandman comics so I did some research
and a few volumes use the same illustrators. Look at me! I recognized some
artwork! Impressed myself, I did. Lol I may need to check out the tv show now.
Maybe. We’ll see.
I am going to see if my library has this! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteIf they don't then suggest the purchase. It's a great graphic novel!
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