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» 64 lisää Best Dystopias (43) Favourite Books (345) Books Read in 2020 (80) 100 New Classics (9) Graphic Novels (1) 20th Century Literature (249) Best Noir Fiction (12) Art of Reading (6) Unread books (214) Books About Murder (20) 1980s (69) Movie Adaptations (43) Books With a Twist (46) Books Read in 2018 (836) Overdue Podcast (135) Books Read in 2016 (2,684) Books Read in 2013 (476) Books Read in 2021 (4,237) Allie's Wishlist (4) Books Read in 2006 (164) Alphabetical Books (31) Books Read in 2012 (107) SuperHeroes (6) Books (66) Speculative Fiction (19) Off on a Quest (3) Five star books (1,597) Great American Novels (155) Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. This is only the second graphic novel, or comic book, that I have ever finished. I have never even got to the end of an Asterix book, so my introduction to the form was reading [b:Maus|15195|Maus|Art Spiegelman|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1327354180s/15195.jpg|1658562] a couple of years ago (OK, that's technically two books, but it only makes sense as a single volume - buy them together!). Maus is the perfect book for non-graphic-novel-readers because the subject matter is unusual for the form (holocaust/family memoir) and the style is very minimal. Watchmen is a whole other kettle of fish. There are super heros (lots of 'em), and blood, and muscles, and cunning plans, and flying owl ships, and teleporting. Unsurprisingly, then, it's not subtle. It is effective, however. The motivations of the various conflicted characters are larger-than-life, but still finely balanced and there's an artistry in this. It would be easier to balance two supermodels on a seesaw than two wrestlers and in the same way it must be easier for [a:Proulx, Annie|5558357|Proulx, Annie|http://www.goodreads.com/assets/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66-251a730d696018971ef4a443cdeaae05.jpg] to build tension with a pair of twitchy repressives than it is for Alan Moore with his extreme, loudmouthed, sociopaths. Somehow it all comes down to the wire - narratively and intellectually. The latter is especially important, because as much as it's tempting to dismiss this as philosophy for people who think in absolutes, he swings back and forth between these absolutes throughout the book, before somehow managing to finish the whole performance in mid-swing, so the reader isn't left with any easy answers. Having said that, there wasn't anything new for me intellectually speaking, and apart from one poignant moment near the end, the only emotion I felt was curiosity as to what would happen on the next page. The drawings are particularly effective for this, with some pages begging to be turned, while others demanding lingering examination (the signs and advertising in the background are wonderful). If you only read one superhero graphic novel in your life (and you probably should try at least one), you could do much worse than read this one. Important update: in reading a couple of other reviews I was reminded that some of the less-rewarding chapters really did drag at the time of reading. I was already tossing up between 3 and 4 starts, but I've downgraded to 3 because the tedious middle to middle-late chapters are really quite hard going, especially when they're violent. And because the pirate thread was gratuitous and vaguely insulting to the reader. We get it already! Hands down awesome. Really cool to see this distopian type of world where vigilantes roam the streets but can't always be considered good. While it has been a long time since I have read it, I always remember the twist towards the end. One of my top 5 favourites. "The Watchmen" is a classic deconstruction of other classic superhero genres or tropes. Every hero in this story is an archetype of well known, established characters from other DC properties. The story from beginning to its conclusion is a literary work of art. I got my spouse to read it and she could not put it down. Fantastic! I supereroi sono fra noi! (Cui prodest?) Le strade sono lunghi rigagnoli E i rigagnoli sono pieni di san- gue e quando alla fine le fogne si ricopriranno di croste, tutti i parassiti della societa’ Affogheranno. (9) A mezzanotte, tutti gli agenti e la combriccola dei superumani escono e arrestano chiunque ne sappia piu’ di loro. Bob Dylan (34) E sono sveglio Mentre l’alba s’avvicina, anche se il cuore mi fa male. Dovrei fare un brindisi agli amici assenti invece che a questi comici. Elvis Costello (70) Forse il giudice di tutta la terra non pratichera’ la giustizia? Genesi 18,25 (104) Vado a guardare le stelle. Sono cosi’ distanti e la lo- ro luce impiega cosi’ tanto tempo prima di raggiungerci… (111) Chi crea il mondo? Forse il mondo non viene creato, forse niente lo e’. Semplicemente e’, e’ stato, Sara’... (137-8) La conquista dell’energia atomica Ha cambiato tutto tranne il nostro modo di pensare… La soluzione a questo problema risiede nel cuore dell’umanita’. Se solo lo avessi saputo, avrei fatto l’orologiaio. Albert Einstein (138) Tigre, tigre, divampante fulgore nelle foreste della notte, quale fu l’immortale mano o l’occhio ch’ebbe la forza di formare la tua agghiacciante simmetria? William Blake (172) Guardato il cielo attraverso Il fumo gravido di grasso umano E dio non c’era, il buio freddo E soffocante si estende per Ogni dove e siamo soli. Viviamo le nostre vite, perche’ ci manca di meglio, il motivo si fabbrica dopo. nasciamo dall’oblio, alleviamo dei figli come noi legati all’inferno, e poi torniamo nell’oblio. Non c’e’ altro. L’esistenza e’ casuale. Non ha schema tranne quello che imma- giniamo noi dopo averla fissata troppo a lungo. Nessun senso tranne quello che noi scegliamo di imporle. Questo mondo senza direzione non e’ stato forgiato da vaghe forze metafisiche. (204) Non combattere contro i mostri o diventerai tu stesso un mostro. E se guardi a lungo nell’abisso, anche l’abisso guardera’ dentro di te. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (206) Non c’e’ futuro, non c’e’ passato. Capisci? Il tempo e’ simultaneo, un gioiello della strut- tura intricata che gli umani insistono a perce- pire una faccia alla volta, quando la forma complessiva e’ visibile in ogni lato. 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HTML: This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin. One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V FOR VENDETTA, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE SANDMAN series. .Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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There are superheroes and gods hidden among the everyday people of Earth. The original Watchmen are all older now and a new group of youngsters have been ushered in. Unfortunately, these superhuman, masked individuals are being killed off by someone... but why? This 12 book run dives deep into humanity and god-like powers.
This series starts out with The Comedian (Edward Blake), a former Watchman, being murdered. Rorschach (a name I have the hardest time spelling and pronouncing) decides to look into the murders and try to figure out what's happening. Rorschach's arc turns out to be one wild ride, and along the way we learn out a fair bit about The Comedian and his past. After Rorschach grabs a few more of the newer Watchmen, Laurie (Silk Spectre, who's Mother was also Silk Spectre in her day) and Dan (Hawkman, but not Hawkman - he's the NiteOwl) they decide to fight crime and try to determine what evil is affecting the world. Did I mention that Laurie goes out with both Dr. Manhattan (the naked blue man who has crazy super powers) and Dan?
These characters have lots of depth to them. The Comedian is a nasty man who rapes women and doesn't care for children, yet he's... funny? He felt like a Joker-esque man but almost worse. He's more sane than the Joker... Yet he has such a strong back story that I still felt bad for him. That's how you know this book is good. I felt bad for a man I should have hated.
Laurie and her Mother also have a very intriguing arc. The twist about Laurie's family was easy to spot, but still hit hard.
Side note: The giant lynx was really cool - it really should have gotten some more scenes.
Dr. Manhattan, Jon, has some of the most intelligent and intriguing sets of dialogue that I've ever seen in graphic novels. I found his character to be very interesting and I'm curious how his story arc would have continued into the future. I am curious why he speaks so formally. Was that because of the crazy accident that turned him into a blue man? Why does he insist on being naked all of the time? He's such a weird character but really interesting too.
This book is 100% an R-rated read, but it's well worth it. The blood, the gore and the insanity of this comic series just feels right. I couldn't see a story this honest and brutal be anything less than an R rating. There's also sex scenes, a naked blue man and rape. It's definitely a strong R but it felt like it fit the narrative. Although, Dan and Laurie's sex scenes just felt... awkward?
To move onto the illustrations themselves - they're classic. The story is colourful, felt like a real comic book and didn't feel wasted. Yes, the series is a little bit older, but it still felt just as real as an updated comic book. Overall, it really packed it's punch.
My final notes: I suggest reading the entire graphic novel. The comics don't stand alone by themselves and it'd be a real waste to only read half. To get the full impact, read all twelve. It's worth it! There are some slower comics in this mix, but all together they make for a really great story. The entire story is a real gem if you give it a chance. I have to say I did really enjoy it and I'd read it again in the future. The ending left it a little ambiguous yet it left me wanting to find out more about the characters who made it to the end.
Overall, I really enjoyed this graphic novel! It's a shame I didn't pick it up earlier because it was truly marvelous and one of the greats.
Five out of five stars. (