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2nd read
I just reread this, and my question is, why didn’t I like this? I think now that I’ve subjected myself to reading more classics, and older books, whilst also getting out of the mindset that “poetry is pretentious”, I really liked this. This was really gothic, and really interesting.
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1st read
We read this in class, and I feel bad giving this piece of literature, much less a classic, such a low 2 stars, but I just really didn’t like it. I didn’t hate is necessarily, but I just didn’t like it.
The poem was odd in itself, and while I did understand what Poe was trying to do and the whimsical aspect it had to it, The Raven and I just didn’t click. But, I’m going to stop criticizing a classic because people are going to hurt me.
- Another shit review from Abi
- Sorta
I just reread this, and my question is, why didn’t I like this? I think now that I’ve subjected myself to reading more classics, and older books, whilst also getting out of the mindset that “poetry is pretentious”, I really liked this. This was really gothic, and really interesting.
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1st read
We read this in class, and I feel bad giving this piece of literature, much less a classic, such a low 2 stars, but I just really didn’t like it. I didn’t hate is necessarily, but I just didn’t like it.
The poem was odd in itself, and while I did understand what Poe was trying to do and the whimsical aspect it had to it, The Raven and I just didn’t click. But, I’m going to stop criticizing a classic because people are going to hurt me.
- Another shit review from Abi
- Sorta
We read this in class within the last few weeks and I really enjoyed it.
The characters were super flawed and character development was very good.
I liked reading about the rivalries between all the Greasers and Socs, and it made it even better it was in the late sixties.
The plot and characters were well thought out, and while I still don’t recommend naming my child Ponyboy or Sodapop (by the way, why? Just why), I really liked this book.
The characters were super flawed and character development was very good.
I liked reading about the rivalries between all the Greasers and Socs, and it made it even better it was in the late sixties.
The plot and characters were well thought out, and while I still don’t recommend naming my child Ponyboy or Sodapop (by the way, why? Just why), I really liked this book.
This is one of the best comics I’ve ever read. Harleen is a retelling of Harleen Quinnzel’s life before she becomes Harley Quinn. Everything about this was absolutely amazing. The art is absolutely beautiful, and the narration was top tier. Harleys slow descent into madness was truly heartbreaking, but written very very well. This was also great for a story narrative because I’ve recently read The Long Halloween that follows Harvey Dent/Two-Face’s story heavily. His origin was a bit tweaked in here, but I’m glad I was familiar with his character we going in. Anyway, I hope this author writes more stuff for DC, & Harley specifically, because I absolutely adored this.
*3.5
A cute and fun childhood best friends to (one-sided) enemies to lovers with a road-trip involved. Interested to try the second book in the series (but it has the pregnancy trope so I’m going to hold back on that one for awhile…)
A cute and fun childhood best friends to (one-sided) enemies to lovers with a road-trip involved. Interested to try the second book in the series (but it has the pregnancy trope so I’m going to hold back on that one for awhile…)
I LOVE JEAN GREY!! Jean Grey is one of my fave characters cinematically, and I’ve always wanted to know more about her. She’s such an interesting character, and I adore her so much. I love how Marvel makes theses origin stories for characters, because it’s such a good place to start reading or get a rundown for your faves. I absolutely adored the art in here. It was so beautiful, and it looked like it was painted rather than drawn. I also loved this story, even though it was just kind of Jean’s origin.
Not related, but young Jean looked exactly like Sasha Pieterse, and teenage Jean looked exactly like Ashley Benson. Just thought I’d add that in.
Not related, but young Jean looked exactly like Sasha Pieterse, and teenage Jean looked exactly like Ashley Benson. Just thought I’d add that in.
*4.5
This was probably my favorite book in the series so far. These books are honestly just so fun and entertaining (with some heavily prevalent dark themes) and I honestly can't believe I've binged these books so quickly
This was probably my favorite book in the series so far. These books are honestly just so fun and entertaining (with some heavily prevalent dark themes) and I honestly can't believe I've binged these books so quickly
*4.5
“I thought love would rip my heart out.
I thought it would set me heart on fire.
Instead, it turned me into ice.”
These books are truly insane. S.T. Abby is a phenomenal writer. I literally have spent this whole series sympathizing and actively rooting for a serial killer with a fucked up moral compass. That ending was insane, and I’m jumping right into the final book.
“I thought love would rip my heart out.
I thought it would set me heart on fire.
Instead, it turned me into ice.”
These books are truly insane. S.T. Abby is a phenomenal writer. I literally have spent this whole series sympathizing and actively rooting for a serial killer with a fucked up moral compass. That ending was insane, and I’m jumping right into the final book.
This was another good Natasha read. I really enjoyed this series of comics. Nat’s characterization came into play, and the revelations about her backstory arose which was honestly my favorite part of this. Natasha’s backstory is so intriguing, and I really liked the way it was played with. The plot was exciting, and the other characters were fun. The art wasn’t my favorite though. It wasn’t terrible, but there were some spots where things could have used something more. But despite that, I overall really enjoyed this and I think this is a great addition to Nat’s story.
I liked this a lot better than 2009-2010 run of Black Widow comics I read yesterday. This was more organized, and had Natasha’s character more laid out. She actually had a personality in this, and I loved the introduction to Yelena who’s one of my new favorites in the mcu. Her character feels a lot different in this series, and I liked the take on her.
The plot was pretty ehh, I was mainly more focused on Natasha and Yelena fighting it out. That was overall, my favorite part of this. Excited to read more.
The plot was pretty ehh, I was mainly more focused on Natasha and Yelena fighting it out. That was overall, my favorite part of this. Excited to read more.
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*Marked for Issues 1 - 3*
It was no surprise to me when I saw that Devin Grayson was the author of this work. Devin Grayson is one of my least favorite comic book writers, ever. This woman literally changed her name so that she’d have the same surname as Dick Grayson, and her first name so they’d have the same first initial. So I think this gives you a general idea of the kind of person this woman is. She’s a little crazy. Not only is she crazy, but everything I’ve ever read from her has been a 2 stars or lower.
But what’s also unique about Devin Grayson is her weird fucking fixation with rape and sexual assault. She’s had her fave (Nightwing) raped and assaulted 2 or 3 times in comic book history, because it’s one of her weird kinks. And this comic wasn’t any different. This was one of the most fucked up things I’ve ever read, with Natasha allowing Daredevil to r@pe and assault Yelena Belova. And Natasha even tells Yelena at the end of this story that Natasha did this for Yelena’s “own good” and to “save her”.
The fact Devin Grayson was even allowed to write this, let alone publish it is fucking astounding to me. Especially since this came out in 2001. Yelena evens asks Natasha “why did you rape me?” So it’s obviously clear she was assaulted and raped. I’ve read a few Marvel Knights works, and none of them have been very good. It was an era where Marvel tried to make their works, and comic characters catered more for mature audiences (such as older teens and adults). But this was too far. This shouldn’t have been catered to any audience, period. Black Widow: Breakdown should have never been written.
Besides the rape and assault (which is 95% of the story anyways) nothing else was very good in here, and this was one of most rushed plots I’ve ever read in my entire life. I couldn’t tell you anything about the villain or his motives at all. So final thoughts: this was pretty bad. The only reason I didn’t give this a one star is because of the art.
It was no surprise to me when I saw that Devin Grayson was the author of this work. Devin Grayson is one of my least favorite comic book writers, ever. This woman literally changed her name so that she’d have the same surname as Dick Grayson, and her first name so they’d have the same first initial. So I think this gives you a general idea of the kind of person this woman is. She’s a little crazy. Not only is she crazy, but everything I’ve ever read from her has been a 2 stars or lower.
But what’s also unique about Devin Grayson is her weird fucking fixation with rape and sexual assault. She’s had her fave (Nightwing) raped and assaulted 2 or 3 times in comic book history, because it’s one of her weird kinks. And this comic wasn’t any different. This was one of the most fucked up things I’ve ever read, with Natasha allowing Daredevil to r@pe and assault Yelena Belova. And Natasha even tells Yelena at the end of this story that Natasha did this for Yelena’s “own good” and to “save her”.
The fact Devin Grayson was even allowed to write this, let alone publish it is fucking astounding to me. Especially since this came out in 2001. Yelena evens asks Natasha “why did you rape me?” So it’s obviously clear she was assaulted and raped. I’ve read a few Marvel Knights works, and none of them have been very good. It was an era where Marvel tried to make their works, and comic characters catered more for mature audiences (such as older teens and adults). But this was too far. This shouldn’t have been catered to any audience, period. Black Widow: Breakdown should have never been written.
Besides the rape and assault (which is 95% of the story anyways) nothing else was very good in here, and this was one of most rushed plots I’ve ever read in my entire life. I couldn’t tell you anything about the villain or his motives at all. So final thoughts: this was pretty bad. The only reason I didn’t give this a one star is because of the art.