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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “I have to admit, I enjoyed this book by Austin Grossman. Yes, it's about superheroes, mostly about two of them in particular (one of whom is actually a supervillain) who take turns narrating intertwining stories. One is the self-proclaimed Dr. Impossible, who is your basic super magalomaniacal...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Wonderful to get look at superhero perspective from the villain and the outsider!”
Susan L wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A fun and addictive read with great characters, plenty of action and humor. ”
Ryan G wrote this review Wednesday, October 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Something about the uniqueness of this book just really appealed to me. A superhero story written in a literate and skillful way! There's a really excellent contrast of hero-villain campiness and inner monologue that creates multilayered characters you actually end up feeling for. It's an accomplishment I previously thought only Alan Moore could do. Can't wait for the forthcoming movie and sequel book.”
David F wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It took me about 200 pages to get into it. It was interesting but very slow going. Shows the interesting human side to the characters and their relatable emotions but fails to go that extra distance making it as clever as Watchmen or The Incredibles.”
stunkel wrote this review Thursday, October 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is much fun. It's told from alternative perspectives of a super villain attempting to take over the world, and a new heroine who has just joined a super-friends-esque hero team. Delightful, witty, aware of its genre...”
Steven Z wrote this review Thursday, September 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A light, breezy pop novel about superheroes battling their arch-nemesis, with viewpoints on both sides. It's like "Watchmen" but without any of the interesting social commentary or moral complexity. There is some interesting satire, but there was room for much more. I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. Entertaining but ultimately forgettable.”
Kai P wrote this review Thursday, September 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“More serious than I thought it would be, I felt sorry for most of the "heroes". I thoroughly enjoyed reading all the exposition that is left out of actual comic books, and wondering what exposition would be in the comics I'm currently reading. I was slow getting into it, but the last third gave me that feeling of "I just want to go home and read my book!" I'd be interested to know the perspective of someone who doesn't read comics.”
Turtle Lady wrote this review Monday, July 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great fun, especially for comic book fans or, for that matter, anyone who likes to see a story from the point of view of a villain who knows that he has to lose in the end - because that's what happens to villains.”
Joel B wrote this review Wednesday, August 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I don't usually read this genre, but loved it...very unique and clever...
Jared Dean Blanchard wrote this review Wednesday, April 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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