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| Original Title: | The Crow |
| ISBN: | 074344647X (ISBN13: 9780743446471) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Crow (Kitchen Sink Press) |
| Setting: | Detroit, Michigan(United States) |
James O'Barr
Paperback | Pages: 240 pages Rating: 4.28 | 12072 Users | 530 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Crow (The Crow (Kitchen Sink Press)) |
| Author | : | James O'Barr |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 240 pages |
| Published | : | September 3rd 2002 by Pocket Books (first published 1989) |
| Categories | : | Sequential Art. Graphic Novels. Comics. Horror. Fantasy. Fiction |
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I read a review within the very walls of this site that stated that this novel deserved no more that 2 stars. The reasoning, it seems, is that all of the characters, other than "the crow", are card board and underdeveloped. I respect people's opinion. And, if I were to judge this book against the greats of literature, or even the greats of Graphic novels, I might have to agree. The story is violently stupid, and stupidly violent. The characters for the most part are underdeveloped stereotypes. This certainly is not Shakespear. Or, Hawthorne. Or,(fill-in-the-blank). But all art, in my opinion, must first be judged against itself. This story, told in graphic novel format, is not an attempt at classical literature. It is barely even a story. It is revenge. It is heart-ache. This story is a thesis on one man's descent into grief. It is a pictorial study of loss and the inability to see the good when so consumed by agony that one cannot fathom ever experiencing joy again. All of us have felt this reckless torment, where everyday the sun refused to shine, and most of us have clawed our way back to normalcy, replacing grief with acceptance and have moved on. We forget that pain. That pain is too woeful. This story is a reminder of that painful depth. It is a black mirror to our sunny dispositions. In that, this story, presented in graphic novel format, accomplishes exactly what was intended. Graphic novels are not written to be cool. They are written to be honest, just like all other forms of art. T.Rating Of Books The Crow (The Crow (Kitchen Sink Press))
Ratings: 4.28 From 12072 Users | 530 ReviewsWrite-Up Of Books The Crow (The Crow (Kitchen Sink Press))
Wow!!! I first came in contact with The Crow by the movie when I was a kid 20-25 years ago and this movie just let a strong feeling on me, probably watch it way to young... Anyway, when I found out recently that it was based on a graphic novel I instantly bought it and it was worth every cents and seconds! It is a sad and dark story about love, revenge and forgiveness. The story is marvelous but so are the illustrations, all black and white, but I really love the drawing style. A masterpiece!James O'Barr, The Crow (Pocket, 1995)I always seem to be trying to turn sacred cows into shish kabob, and my latest target is The Crow, the James O'Barr graphic novel that, in 1994, became Alex Proyas' amazing debut feature film. I spent a few moments, after I finished this book, reflecting on the art of film adaptation. Sometimes you start with a brilliant book and end up with a mediocre (or outright horrible) movie. Sometimes you start with a mediocre (or outright horrible) book and end up
Though I saw (and loved) the film the year it came out, I had never read the original graphic novel until a few days ago, after buying it at the Borders closeout sale.I'm glad I did.The book is a different experience than the movie. While both are dark and violent, the book is more passionate. It's a love letter of sorts, but filled with pain and loss. The author spends as much time coming to terms with the fact of having a loved one ripped from his life as he does imagining bloody revenge on
Loved it - hard for me to not see Brandon Lee while reading this - Great art, great love story!
The first and probably the best of the Crow comics. The art is great, very moody and gritty in black and white. The storyline is good as well, but sometimes tends to meander and get a little existential. The movie did a good job of bringing the story to its core, which is a revenge story where The Crow comes back from the dead and avenges the death of his fiancee and himself. I love the mythology of the Crow bringing the spirit back from the dead to take care of unfinished business as well. The
I gotta admit it, I am a bit disappointed with this graphic novel. The crow is famous within the cult group of comics and movies, but, for some reason, I was expecting more.O' Barr's novel tells the story of Eric, who returns from the dead. Blinded by hate, vengeance and anger, the Protagonist seeks vengeance on those who killed him and his beloved dame, Shelly.The story is in its entirely a witness of anger, and loathing, with violent combat scenes. The Crow is undoubtedly dark, and the author
My rating on this is more based on how it affected me when I first read it than how I'd necessarily react to it now. At 14, it was an absolute revelation - beyond all the dark, gloomy gothy trappings that aesthetically attracted me at that age, the emotion behind the creation of this is so raw and visceral as to be squirm inducing, which I'm sure also lined up with me at that age. To be sure, there are some extremely problematic elements to the book, reading it with the benefit of age and
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