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Summary: A fun sidetrip with Dresden...
Comment: A serious reader will not need more than an hour to finish this book. However, it was a nice fill-in waiting for the next Dresden novel. I really enjoyed seeing the drawings and seeing how Jim Butcher envisioned his hero.
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Summary: Pretty good!
Comment: I liked the story-line, I like Mr. Butcher's imagination, writing skills, and characters, however, I admit that it took me a bit to warm up to this particular addition to the series. I think, if Amazon had been careful to make sure the reader understood that this book was actually a graphic novel (or a "Comic book" as Mr. Butcher himself still refers to them) I would have been better prepared. And I have to admit, I still can't cotton to the idea of a graphic novel, comic book--pick your description--in hardback form. Give me back the days when the comic book came in paperback, and you could roll them up, stick it under your arm, and hunt for a nice, quiet place to read and savor the drawings. Somehow, a hardback makes this publication too "legitimate"--something to be taken too seriously. And folks, there is just too much of that in the world these days! Mr. Butcher, continue to put your stories in the graphic novel format if you must, but please ditch the hardback style except for your other books!
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Summary: Welcome to the Jungle
Comment: I prefer written texts, that way Harry Dresden is how I imagine him. So, this is a bit light reading for Harry Dresden fans. It was enjoyable as a Harry Dresden fan, but not very meaty. It is like reading a comic book with Harry Dresden as the hero. The book is a very quick read and as such does not have as complex plot/imagery as normal Harry Dresden stories.
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Summary: Another great Dresden Files story
Comment: For those who might otherwise miss this, Welcome to the Jungle is a graphic novel, meaning it's a comic (actually 4 comics compiled into one book). It's not kid stuff, however; it's a prequel to the Dresden Files series.
The artwork is gorgeous, the narrative (especially Harry's trademark wit) is snappy, and the story flows fast and furious. A picture in this graphic novel is probably worth much more than 1000 words - the quality is that impressive. I hope to see more graphic novels from Jim Butcher in the future, as well as more work illustrated by Ardian Syaf.
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Summary: great visualization
Comment: Enjoyed the "graphic novelization" of a Dresden story, especially since the illustrations were with the review and approval of the author! Looking forward to the other three promised ...
Summary: A fun sidetrip with Dresden...
Comment: A serious reader will not need more than an hour to finish this book. However, it was a nice fill-in waiting for the next Dresden novel. I really enjoyed seeing the drawings and seeing how Jim Butcher envisioned his hero.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Pretty good!
Comment: I liked the story-line, I like Mr. Butcher's imagination, writing skills, and characters, however, I admit that it took me a bit to warm up to this particular addition to the series. I think, if Amazon had been careful to make sure the reader understood that this book was actually a graphic novel (or a "Comic book" as Mr. Butcher himself still refers to them) I would have been better prepared. And I have to admit, I still can't cotton to the idea of a graphic novel, comic book--pick your description--in hardback form. Give me back the days when the comic book came in paperback, and you could roll them up, stick it under your arm, and hunt for a nice, quiet place to read and savor the drawings. Somehow, a hardback makes this publication too "legitimate"--something to be taken too seriously. And folks, there is just too much of that in the world these days! Mr. Butcher, continue to put your stories in the graphic novel format if you must, but please ditch the hardback style except for your other books!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Welcome to the Jungle
Comment: I prefer written texts, that way Harry Dresden is how I imagine him. So, this is a bit light reading for Harry Dresden fans. It was enjoyable as a Harry Dresden fan, but not very meaty. It is like reading a comic book with Harry Dresden as the hero. The book is a very quick read and as such does not have as complex plot/imagery as normal Harry Dresden stories.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Another great Dresden Files story
Comment: For those who might otherwise miss this, Welcome to the Jungle is a graphic novel, meaning it's a comic (actually 4 comics compiled into one book). It's not kid stuff, however; it's a prequel to the Dresden Files series.
The artwork is gorgeous, the narrative (especially Harry's trademark wit) is snappy, and the story flows fast and furious. A picture in this graphic novel is probably worth much more than 1000 words - the quality is that impressive. I hope to see more graphic novels from Jim Butcher in the future, as well as more work illustrated by Ardian Syaf.
Customer Rating:
Summary: great visualization
Comment: Enjoyed the "graphic novelization" of a Dresden story, especially since the illustrations were with the review and approval of the author! Looking forward to the other three promised ...