The diverse mythology of angels is explored in this lushly painted graphic novel from high-profile fantasy authors including Holly Black and Bill W...
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Dec 02, 2011
Jillian -always aspiring-
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Angels. The world seems to be obsessed with them, given all the art and fiction we devote to their names. Some people see angels as their muses, creatures to worship, guardians who protect the meek and oppressed, or even just avenging warriors who wage a great war of good and evil which we humans cannot see. But what is truth when it comes to these creatures? Is there any truth in the jumble of tales that surround them?
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Dec 13, 2011
Katya
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An angel falls in a forest and is discovered by fae, who are believed by some to be fallen angels themselves. They are unsure if the angel should live or die, and thus conduct a tribunal of stories to decide the angel's fate.
It's short, for a graphic novel, and there's not much meat to it. However, the art is stunning enough to more than make up for it. I read the story in a couple of hours, but I could have spent many more just studying the details of the illustrations. There's no d More...
It's short, for a graphic novel, and there's not much meat to it. However, the art is stunning enough to more than make up for it. I read the story in a couple of hours, but I could have spent many more just studying the details of the illustrations. There's no d More...
Nov 23, 2011
AngelLeah
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My daughter won this book and I wanted to read it when I saw how gorgeous the art was.
I'm going to agree with many of the other reviews here though. The art really draws you in, but the story just doesn't equal up to the art. I had a really hard time reading a few of the stories.
I'm not a fan of all the narrating boxes, with only little blurbs of talking here and there. A few of the stories had WAY too much narrating of facts and it made it hard to focus on the story.
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I'm going to agree with many of the other reviews here though. The art really draws you in, but the story just doesn't equal up to the art. I had a really hard time reading a few of the stories.
I'm not a fan of all the narrating boxes, with only little blurbs of talking here and there. A few of the stories had WAY too much narrating of facts and it made it hard to focus on the story.
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Dec 17, 2011
May
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The main problem with anthologies or when you have multiple contributing writers is the inconsistent storytelling. My favorite story was "Original Sin" by Louise Hawes. I loved how everything knew about the Adam and Eve story got turned upside down, that an angel played a major role in human's "downfall" and that ultimately, the "expulsion" from Eden was a choice. Normally I love Bill Willingham but his story "The Story Within the Story Within" was mundan
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Dec 08, 2011
Jael
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I caved about willingly bought a book that dealt with angels. Most of the art in this book was absolutely beautiful; however some of the stories I didn't really care for. I really enjoyed the frame story which was done by Holly Black, she also did "shining host" which was about the fall of angels. The twist she gives to the story however would have been interesting but I have heard it done before. I wish that she could have expanded it more but graphic novel writing is hard. I believe
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Nov 22, 2011
Brandon
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This book was received for free through Goodreads First Reads.
I was excited to read this graphic novel as it has been a while since I read a graphic novel cover to cover; the reason being that most graphic novels fall into two categories for me: GN’s that focus on the art and care little of the writing and GN’s that care more for the writing and little of the art. There are only a few gems out there that have both beautiful art and beautiful writing. This book is unfortunately no exc More...
I was excited to read this graphic novel as it has been a while since I read a graphic novel cover to cover; the reason being that most graphic novels fall into two categories for me: GN’s that focus on the art and care little of the writing and GN’s that care more for the writing and little of the art. There are only a few gems out there that have both beautiful art and beautiful writing. This book is unfortunately no exc More...
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Jan 10, 2012
Morgan
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They say never judge a book by it's cover, but with comic books that's not the case. Judging this book by it's cover made me want to read it. Rebecca Guay's artwork in this is down right beautiful. One thing I was amazed with is the fact that she can actually draw different styles within the same book (much like J. H. Williams III and his work on Promethea).
Aside from the artwork, the story is well written too. Kind of reminds me if Geoffrey Chaucer and John Milton got together and w More...
Aside from the artwork, the story is well written too. Kind of reminds me if Geoffrey Chaucer and John Milton got together and w More...
Feb 13, 2012
Alger
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Truly stunning. The artwork by Rebecca Guay is captivating even if the story isn't, which is not true, because she brought on some incredible writers who craft equally captivating stories. Within the narrative an angel falls to Earth in an enchanted wood and the supernatural denizens who come across him hold a tribunal telling tales of who he is or what angels truly are. Though Guay is the sole artist, in each segment written by a different write with a different writing style, she employs dif
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Jan 23, 2012
Alex
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This graphic novel was incredible, one of the best graphic novels I have read in a long time, as well as one of the best angel stories I've ever read. As someone who loves angel mythology, "A Flight of Angels" truly delivered on the promise within its title. The myriad of stories within the story helped to depict angels in unique light, helped by the truly gorgeous artwork. I especially loved the retelling of Adam and Eve. Anyone who is looking for a truly wonderful story with angels s
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Nov 19, 2011
Fabian
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This book was received for free through Goodreads First Reads.
As a graphic novel, the book is great. The illustrations are amazing with a great level of detail for what's important in them. The different styles of artwork corresponding to the different substories greatly enhance the experience of going through each of them.
All the tales told by the characters about angels show great passion from their respective authors in what they wanted to portray in their stories. How More...
As a graphic novel, the book is great. The illustrations are amazing with a great level of detail for what's important in them. The different styles of artwork corresponding to the different substories greatly enhance the experience of going through each of them.
All the tales told by the characters about angels show great passion from their respective authors in what they wanted to portray in their stories. How More...
Nov 16, 2011
Marika
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When a group of the fair folk find a mysterious angel on the ground, they decide to conduct a tribunal. What follows are a series of frame tales, each written by a different author and exploring the concepts of sin, love, and death. As with all debates of heaven and hell, there is no right answer, and readers from varied spiritual backgrounds will find the text approachable. Each author’s tale fits into place, and Rebecca Guay’s illustrations are stunning. All in all, a lavishly and luscious
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Dec 21, 2011
Phaedra
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The art in this is stunning and the tales are as interesting as they are intertwined. It looks at different views of angels and what would happen if the fae were to choose to do with an injured and helpless angel. My favorite character was (no surprise here ) the Trickster. All the tales were well done and I liked how the artist did the stories in subtly different styles. This was a surprise gift from my husband so I had no idea what to expect from it - he figured he couldn't go wrong with ange
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Nov 26, 2011
Julia
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Well now I doubt anyone can argue that the art in this book is just simply amazing.
The stories as well are also simply wonderful.
Beautifully woven and intricate.
Until the end.
Which I did not happen to like all that much.
It saddened me a little. I won this book in the giveaway. It arrived at my house today and 20 minutes later. I had finished it.
I wanted it to be longer and have even more beautiful stories from that of the fae folk.
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The stories as well are also simply wonderful.
Beautifully woven and intricate.
Until the end.
Which I did not happen to like all that much.
It saddened me a little. I won this book in the giveaway. It arrived at my house today and 20 minutes later. I had finished it.
I wanted it to be longer and have even more beautiful stories from that of the fae folk.
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Dec 15, 2011
Erica
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3.5 stars
A Flight of Angels was a fun read that I quite enjoyed. Once I got a sense of the story, I read straight through, and when I finished the last page, I was sad to see it end!
I had a bit of a hard time following the story for the first chunk of the book. There wasn't a story set up, and then from there I had an issue grasping at the plot, since it wasn't fully developed. Basically, there was one long plot and shorter stories told by the characters interspersed with More...
A Flight of Angels was a fun read that I quite enjoyed. Once I got a sense of the story, I read straight through, and when I finished the last page, I was sad to see it end!
I had a bit of a hard time following the story for the first chunk of the book. There wasn't a story set up, and then from there I had an issue grasping at the plot, since it wasn't fully developed. Basically, there was one long plot and shorter stories told by the characters interspersed with More...
Jan 07, 2012
Lauren
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Gorgeous art, but the story is unfortunately far less compelling. The anthology form means that there's no real depth of story to get the reader to maintain interest throughout. A few of the stories are good, but overall they are not all that memorable. However, it is worth reading the book purely for the art, which is exceptionally good.
Jan 23, 2012
Lady
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I was very pleasantly surprised, moreso because of the negative reviews some friends gave it. It's a very Changeling: the Dreaming book - a few fae gather and tell tales of angels -- but there are other, deeper tales inside, and I loved every single one of them.
Also, lovely artwork.
Also, lovely artwork.
Jan 30, 2012
amy
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Oh, my first glance of this led me astray and I thought it was going to be trite and overly wrought. Not true! A perfectly lovely mix of beautiful and various styles of art with masterful storytelling. Or maybe I am just a sucker for an ambiguous ending.
Jan 18, 2012
Gloria
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This has beautiful fantasy artwork within it. I am just unfortunately not fond of graphic novels overall, but keep trying to find one that wins me over. This book contains the work of four separate artists, all highly reviewed. Will appeal to their fans.
Dec 31, 2011
Lisa
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This was an amazing graphic novel collection of short stories about angels, written as a collaboration by several of the best authors in the genre. The writing is superb, and the art work is captivatingly beautiful.
Dec 14, 2011
Valerie
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I won this book. It's in the form of a comic/manga. Which I like. The artwork is pleasing and the best part of the book. It will take you longer to look at each picture thoroughly then it will to read.
Jan 08, 2012
Morbus
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I like Guay and the basic premise here, but I was never mesmerized by the story.
Dec 30, 2011
Gwen
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Super quick read in the middle of The Dead Zone. I enjoyed it, the stories were cute and I love Guay's artwork always.
Dec 31, 2011
Brian
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This is a wonderful series of stories framed by a unifying story. The art is excellent and varies from story to story.
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