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The God Machine
by
Chandra Free (Goodreads Author)
Guy Salvatore can't get a break. After his girlfriend Sith died, he can't seem to go through a morning without monsters coming out of the bathroom mirror, or being pressed at school with his friends' concern over his well-being. All Guy wants is to be left alone. One night after a bad dream, Guy seeks solace in the graveyard by Sith's tombstone, and is confronted by an odd...more
Hardcover, 160 pages
Published
November 17th 2010
by Archaia Entertainment
(first published July 14th 2010)
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I stumbled upon this graphic novel while browsing the graphic novel section in Half Price Books. The absolutely stunning artwork on the cover grabbed my attention. When I pulled it down and paged through it I was hooked on the unique and fabulous art.
Guy Salvatore’s girlfriend has gone missing and is presumed dead. He is dwelling in a state of self pity and grief and manages to catch the attention of the Gods. Good God, Evil God, and Limbo God run things from a parallel realm and this boy is mes...more
Guy Salvatore’s girlfriend has gone missing and is presumed dead. He is dwelling in a state of self pity and grief and manages to catch the attention of the Gods. Good God, Evil God, and Limbo God run things from a parallel realm and this boy is mes...more
This was a beautifully illustrated graphic novel. Heck I bought it just because I wanted to have unlimited time to oogle all the pretty pictures. The story was much weaker than I thought it would be. I didn't feel there was a real connection made between Guy (the main character) and his girlfriend. There just wasn't enough MEAT to this story to pair with the beautiful illustrations. I thought the story was slow going and then when I reached the end of the hardcover graphic novel that I bought -...more
I actually met the author on Twitter well before I read this, although I'd be lying if I said I remembered how I came to start following her and occasionally talking with her. The main thing that got me to finally buy this book wasn't reviews of it, or previews of the artwork, but rather, the passion she has for her creation.
While I see a lot of praise for the art, it took me a few pages to warm up to. I wish that the story had progressed more over this first volume, but I know that she's got t...more
While I see a lot of praise for the art, it took me a few pages to warm up to. I wish that the story had progressed more over this first volume, but I know that she's got t...more
Comic books/graphic novels are not a usual read for me but the artwork on this one drew me in so I had to get it. It wasn't bad. The artwork is definitely what stands out. The story line wasn't bad either. I'm just really used to reading books and everything is detailed in writing. In this aspect, it is more detailed in the pics. It was actually kind of hard for me to do. I have to remind myself to stop and take in what's going on in the pic. I think I'll try more graphic novels to get the hang...more
Glad I finally got a chance to read this. I saw the promos for it last year at comic con, but it didn't come out til the fall, and I sort of lost track of getting it til this summer, so I waited and picked it up at comic con.
The art is very pretty and flowing. It's an interesting premise - but as is the problem with many comic books, just as it starts to pick up, you're finished with it. I hope there's info soon on when another volume will be out
The art is very pretty and flowing. It's an interesting premise - but as is the problem with many comic books, just as it starts to pick up, you're finished with it. I hope there's info soon on when another volume will be out
Absolutely brilliant! I loved the story and the art work is incredibly fantastic and any story (especially a Goth story) that makes reference to Duran Duran is Aces in my books! I really hope to see more from this author.
This was very original but also very silly. The art was great except all the people were really skinny and I'm only attracted to big women so there was no eye-candy for me. I laughed a couple times but the book basically stops in the middle of the story so I'll probably never find out what happens in the end.
A lot of great art and writing. However I was a little disappointed at the ending.
Satu kata soal warna, gambarnya yang unik, dan ceritanya yang menarik: AWESOME!
The artwork was explosive and the storyline was alright.
Dec 29, 2012
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шедевр!!! Очень красиво
I love Chandra Free's illustrative style and must admit that I bought this simply from seeing a few images.
The story's OK, but easily forgettable (I had to re-read for this review and I couldn't remember what I had originally thought of it). I was very dissapointed that it wasn't complete within this one book. I don't even know wether it has been or will be continued.
Overall, if you like very nice artwork, this is a good eye-candy book.
The story's OK, but easily forgettable (I had to re-read for this review and I couldn't remember what I had originally thought of it). I was very dissapointed that it wasn't complete within this one book. I don't even know wether it has been or will be continued.
Overall, if you like very nice artwork, this is a good eye-candy book.
Awesomely gothy. Influences must include Six Feet Under and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Cleverness, and 90's references throughout made this an extremely enjoyable read. The artwork was beautifully dark and cartoony at the same time, somehow. I strongly recommend!
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Chandra Free is writer and illustrator of The God Machine, from publisher Archaia.
Born and bred into captivity of Orlando, Florida, Chandra (pronounced CHAN-drah, like Jackie CHAN) can now be found in her present-day home, blissfully away in the land of New York with her writer boyfriend, Drew Gaska. It is here that she concocts her uniquely abstract and elongated art and comics. Intensely interes...more
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Born and bred into captivity of Orlando, Florida, Chandra (pronounced CHAN-drah, like Jackie CHAN) can now be found in her present-day home, blissfully away in the land of New York with her writer boyfriend, Drew Gaska. It is here that she concocts her uniquely abstract and elongated art and comics. Intensely interes...more
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