Introducing the untold tale of the international conspiracy behind the murder of Gregorii Rasputin Set during the height of the first World War, t...
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Jul 25, 2011
Sharon
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Petrograd by Philip Gelatt and Tyler Crook is a historic thriller in a graphic novel format due to released on August 3 2011. Rasputin and the events of Russian Revolution of 1916 have consistently been a subject of great curiosity and interest. Petrograd takes a close look at the people and powers of the time, and speculates on exactly how Rasputin was really murdered. No one knows the whole, true story, but the version of events in this graphic novel seem quite realistic and connect well the t
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Sep 25, 2011
Pturingan
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Very highly recommended! It's a gorgeous looking book, and the story and atmosphere is reminiscent of a John LeCarre spy novel. There's also a bibliography at the end which I might very well check out soon because I was quite hooked in by the story.
I'm now a fan of both Gelatt and Crook.
I'm now a fan of both Gelatt and Crook.
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Jan 29, 2012
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Russian lore is filled with tales about the mad monk known as Rasputin. In Tyler Crook's graphic novel, we explore the rumblings of the plot designed to eliminate the crwon's advisor and its effects on its conspirators. Englishman Cleary is part of the British SIS intelligence agency, assigned to report on the goings-on in the Russian territories. As word reaches his boss of a possible partnership between the tsarina and German government, Cleary is sent to put into motion a plan that will preve
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Nov 04, 2011
Martin
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This book was amazing. The level of research by the creative team – from the script to the art - really shows and help make this history lesson not only entertaining but informative as well. As I was reading Petrograd, I really felt I was witnessing history in the making. Some creative liberties were probably taken, of that I’m not fooling myself, but the entire thing [that is, the events surrounding the assassination of Rasputin] seems like it pretty much happened the way it does in the book.
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Jul 19, 2011
Katie
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Huh. A graphic novel about the Rasputin's assassination and the Russian Revolution. Not what I normally think of when I think of sitting down to read a graphic novel.
Petrograd is a seemingly well-researched story from Phillip Gelatt and illustrated by Tyler Cook. When I first started reading it, I was put off by the whole thing. It was history, it was an extremely muted palette - which seemed so obvious, and it just didn't appeal to me.
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Petrograd is a seemingly well-researched story from Phillip Gelatt and illustrated by Tyler Cook. When I first started reading it, I was put off by the whole thing. It was history, it was an extremely muted palette - which seemed so obvious, and it just didn't appeal to me.
BUT WAIT! I started to really read i More...
Jul 06, 2011
Brad
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Petrograd is an incredibly well executed graphic novel. Set amongst the backdrop of World War I and the October Revolution, this tight espionage tale follows a conflicted British spy dealing with his own doubts and loyalties, as he is drawn into the plot to assassinate Rasputin. Far more than just an entertaining and stylish read, I was surprising by how successful it was in grabbing my attention.
Philip Gelatt creates a layered and quickly paced na More...
Petrograd is an incredibly well executed graphic novel. Set amongst the backdrop of World War I and the October Revolution, this tight espionage tale follows a conflicted British spy dealing with his own doubts and loyalties, as he is drawn into the plot to assassinate Rasputin. Far more than just an entertaining and stylish read, I was surprising by how successful it was in grabbing my attention.
Philip Gelatt creates a layered and quickly paced na More...
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Sep 16, 2011
Rick
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Nearly 100 years after his death, the Russian holy man Grigori Rasputin, intimate advisor to the Tsarina Alexandra and healer of her son Alexei, remains one of history's more enigmatic figures. Petrograd reveals the untold plot behind the Mad Monk's assassination -- political, social, and romantic. What role did the British consulate play? Which of the bourgeoisie formulated the plan? How exactly were the Bolsheviks involved? Gelatt's well-crafted script combined with Crook's incredible draftsma
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Nov 28, 2011
M.H.
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Bleak, but captivating. Tells an excellent story with plausible characters, and manages to address the compelling issues of the time and place: revolution, monarchy vs. self-rule, endless war, hunger, despair, and cold. Rasputin was well-rendered and menacing. The elaborate background architecture was a necessary counterpoint to the human desolation at its feet. I don't know anything about the historical facts of this event, but this story felt all too plausible due to the sloppiness and ineptit
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Jan 24, 2012
Caitlin
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Petrograd is, as its synopsis so aptly puts it, a graphic novel about the plot to kill Rasputin. Set in WWI Russia, the tale is told through the eyes of an English spy, Cleary, who is caught between duty to country and his own shifting convictions.
Rasputin is a fascinating character, partly because Americans like to pretend they could never understand him - he must just be a Russian thing. Except, he's not. Rasputin plays his victims like any other grifter - giving them the false More...
Rasputin is a fascinating character, partly because Americans like to pretend they could never understand him - he must just be a Russian thing. Except, he's not. Rasputin plays his victims like any other grifter - giving them the false More...
Dec 07, 2011
Andy
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EDIT: A more thorough version of my review of this book was published at Comic Book Snob.
I'll admit, I mostly picked up this book because I wanted to see more illustration work from Tyler Crook, the new regular artist on John Arcudi's B.P.R.D. series. I am a big fan of Guy Davis, who left B.P.R.D. this year to work on some other projects, and I wanted to know more about the guy taking up Guy's mantle.
Interestingly enough, this is Crook's first comics project, even though More...
I'll admit, I mostly picked up this book because I wanted to see more illustration work from Tyler Crook, the new regular artist on John Arcudi's B.P.R.D. series. I am a big fan of Guy Davis, who left B.P.R.D. this year to work on some other projects, and I wanted to know more about the guy taking up Guy's mantle.
Interestingly enough, this is Crook's first comics project, even though More...
Aug 16, 2011
Gregory
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A scattered, frantic tale of deception and plotting, bookended by the sweeping cultural changes that made Rasputin-era Russia so intriguing. The art is fantastic, the dialogue appropriately murky and double edged, all delivered with a knowing smirk, growled disdain or panicked hopelessness that marked the times. This isn't so much an entertaining read as one that invites further academic reads ignited by the slice of time represented within this graphic novel.
Nov 19, 2011
Lauren
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So glad I picked this one up on whim at the library - what a surprise! Epic story of Russia during the Revolution, and the plot to assassinate Grigori Rasputin. The story follows Cleary, a British spy, and his small cohort of friends and colleagues as they plan and execute the "Mad Monk". Fast-paced and thrilling - yet historical and epic. Hope to see more graphic novels and stories like this one in the future.
Jan 07, 2012
Tripmastermonkey
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Story and art come together in this comic to good effect. The muted tones and watercolor feel of it were great. The storytelling was altogether good, and while I didn't like the main character (I think he's an obviously divisive character), I generally enjoyed watching him deal with the crazy situations he was put in, and that he put himself in. More like 3.5 stars.
Dec 05, 2011
Sonic
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Superb historic-fictional account (based on the newest evidence) of the assassination of Rasputin.
I read about Rasputin when I was a kid, and most of what I read was anti-Russian propagandistic Bullsh!t.
Most of the "facts" about him are now strongly questioned.
The lesson?
Non-fiction has the word FICTION in it!
Perhaps all history is historic-FICTION.
This version of the story was plausible and both well-written and expertly illustrated.
I read about Rasputin when I was a kid, and most of what I read was anti-Russian propagandistic Bullsh!t.
Most of the "facts" about him are now strongly questioned.
The lesson?
Non-fiction has the word FICTION in it!
Perhaps all history is historic-FICTION.
This version of the story was plausible and both well-written and expertly illustrated.
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Aug 06, 2011
Ty
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A brilliantly executed graphic novel depicting the origins and the act of assassinating Rasputin, the mad monk who was basically steering the ship of state for Imperial Russia through his relationship with the Tsarina. The author wonderfully details the chaos that was Russia during the early years of World War I, and the artist's gritty work harkens the reader back to the early 20th century.
Feb 15, 2012
Edmund
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Very interesting graphic novel about a third the way through.
Interesting style, wondering how will proceed, good historical fiction.
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Good graphic novel.
Excellent artwork by Tyler Crook. Curious how close it is to the actual story of Rasputin's death.
Would be curious to read other Gelatt/Crook graphic novels.
Recommended.
Interesting style, wondering how will proceed, good historical fiction.
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Good graphic novel.
Excellent artwork by Tyler Crook. Curious how close it is to the actual story of Rasputin's death.
Would be curious to read other Gelatt/Crook graphic novels.
Recommended.
Jan 14, 2012
Theresa
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Graphic novelization of Rasputin's assassination and the events leading up to the Russian revolution. Beautiful artwork I loved the red, white, and black undertones to everything.
Jan 22, 2012
Steve
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Enjoyed this. a fairly dark graphic novel retelling of the assassination of Rasuptin by a conspiracy of Russian nobles and the british secret service. Reads like a historical russian lecarre novel.
Dec 25, 2011
Reggie
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For those who are fans of history, historical fiction or comics, read this book!!! Compelling story with amazing art...
Jan 30, 2012
David
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This book reminded me of the (as of now unfinished) Berlin trilogy from Jason Lutes, but with more action and less slow quiet tension. Very well done, and highly recommended to anyone interested in historical comics.
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