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John Young's Reviews > You Have Killed Me
You Have Killed Me
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A fun read!
First off, the book design is great... It's an attractive hardcover that's the perfect size for a black and white, story-driven graphic novel (something built around delicate line artwork can be as big as it wants). Joelle Jones' cover illustration pops, and I know the book will look great on the shelf.
The story is a loving tribute to film noire; complete with a dopey, roughed up detective, femme fatales, seedy dives, gunplay, you name it. The story features enough of twists and turns to keep the pages turning. I had the who and why of the mystery pegged by page 50, but enjoyed being led through the remaining "w"s and how... Jamie Rich's dialogue is at its best when he strays from the noire conventions. And, of course, how can you not love a book titled after a Morrissey song?
The art was great. I have seen Jones' work here and there, but this was my first in-depth experience with her art. There were touches I loved, such as a photo background when our protagonist is driving across town, which seemed like a great allusion to the use of the rear-projection gimmick in old movies. There were times when I thought the artwork was a little inconsistent, but I think Jones will be in full command after another project or two gets under her belt.
Overall, I think it's a fair mystery and a fun read. It's ideal for classic film-noire fans.
First off, the book design is great... It's an attractive hardcover that's the perfect size for a black and white, story-driven graphic novel (something built around delicate line artwork can be as big as it wants). Joelle Jones' cover illustration pops, and I know the book will look great on the shelf.
The story is a loving tribute to film noire; complete with a dopey, roughed up detective, femme fatales, seedy dives, gunplay, you name it. The story features enough of twists and turns to keep the pages turning. I had the who and why of the mystery pegged by page 50, but enjoyed being led through the remaining "w"s and how... Jamie Rich's dialogue is at its best when he strays from the noire conventions. And, of course, how can you not love a book titled after a Morrissey song?
The art was great. I have seen Jones' work here and there, but this was my first in-depth experience with her art. There were touches I loved, such as a photo background when our protagonist is driving across town, which seemed like a great allusion to the use of the rear-projection gimmick in old movies. There were times when I thought the artwork was a little inconsistent, but I think Jones will be in full command after another project or two gets under her belt.
Overall, I think it's a fair mystery and a fun read. It's ideal for classic film-noire fans.
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Finished Reading
August 29, 2009
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