| Title | : | The Legend of Bold Riley #2 |
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| ISBN | : | 1938720466 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781938720468 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Comic |
| Number of Pages | : | 36 |
| Publication | : | First published August 9, 2015 |
The Legend of Bold Riley #2 Reviews
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Just like the previous edition of "Bold Riley," I found this work to be underwhelming. The artist and art style changed for this volume, taking on a sketchier, more dream-like quality. This wasn't a bad thing, per se, and it actually made sense in the context of the "adventure" being relayed, but those expecting a consistent artistic style from work to work will likely be disappointed.
As with the previous volume, I have a few concerns. First, all the characters are rendered so broadly it is hard to really resonate with any of them. Some may prefer this form of wordless, implied storytelling, but I found myself rather disengaged. Also, while the work seems to draw inspiration from a variety of cultures and mythologies, they are combined in a seemingly haphazard way. Why give the main character the name "Princess Rilavashana SanParite," only to ever refer to her as "Bold Riley?" Why seek a variety of inspirations only to draw from what seems to be the lowest hanging fruit ?
Maybe I missed an earlier volume of this work that would tie things together for me. It certainly feels like I'm missing something as I'm reading. As it stands, though, I doubt I'll continue this series; two volumes is more than ample time for a work to hook me, and this one just didn't. -
Not as fond of the art style. The wordless storytelling is intriguing, but again I feel like I am missing something crucial.
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I'm giving up on this character.
