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The series is a great idea and the book is brilliant, sumptuously drawn... and exceedingly pleasing in its pay-offs. --Booktrust
Gorgeousness of colour and draughts-manship are in stunning evidence...This is gripping, intelligent, flawlessly executed entertainment of the highest order. --The Times
`Talbot's storytelling, as well as his draughtsmanship, has grown steadily more assured and subtle.... He brings a rare subtlety, even beauty, to his medium. His drawing is first class and his dialogue superb, adding credibility to his characters while moving the story along at a laconic lick.... Talbot's elaborate brass-and-mahogany steampunk paraphernalia constantly add some visual delights to the table.... For over a century, children have loved getting a Rupert or Beano annual as part of the season's largesse. This year a lot of grown-ups should feel the same when Grandville Mon Amour turns up under the tree.' --Guardian, December 13, 2010
`richly imagined and beautifully drawn "steampunk" fantasia of late 19th-century England' -- Independent, December 13, 2010
`Hats off again to Monsieur Talbot' -- I, December 13, 2010
`I've never made a secret of my belief that Bryan Talbot is a genius -so I was always going to like Grandville mon Amour. Even so, my passion for it took me by surprise: I can safely say that this is, by several miles, my favourite graphic novel of the last 12 months...In Talbot's hands, the whole thing is utter bliss: clever, knowing, funny, imaginative, chilling, and illustrated so gorgeously you could stare at each frame for hours. I love LeBrock, and I want you to love him, too. So, go on. What are you waiting for? Follow the badger!' --The Observer, January 7, 2011
`rip-roaring detective story.' --Daily Mail
`It is good, wonderfully violent comic-book stuff' --Historial Novels Review
Gorgeousness of colour and draughts-manship are in stunning evidence...This is gripping, intelligent, flawlessly executed entertainment of the highest order. --The Times
`Talbot's storytelling, as well as his draughtsmanship, has grown steadily more assured and subtle.... He brings a rare subtlety, even beauty, to his medium. His drawing is first class and his dialogue superb, adding credibility to his characters while moving the story along at a laconic lick.... Talbot's elaborate brass-and-mahogany steampunk paraphernalia constantly add some visual delights to the table.... For over a century, children have loved getting a Rupert or Beano annual as part of the season's largesse. This year a lot of grown-ups should feel the same when Grandville Mon Amour turns up under the tree.' --Guardian, December 13, 2010
`richly imagined and beautifully drawn "steampunk" fantasia of late 19th-century England' -- Independent, December 13, 2010
`Hats off again to Monsieur Talbot' -- I, December 13, 2010
`I've never made a secret of my belief that Bryan Talbot is a genius -so I was always going to like Grandville mon Amour. Even so, my passion for it took me by surprise: I can safely say that this is, by several miles, my favourite graphic novel of the last 12 months...In Talbot's hands, the whole thing is utter bliss: clever, knowing, funny, imaginative, chilling, and illustrated so gorgeously you could stare at each frame for hours. I love LeBrock, and I want you to love him, too. So, go on. What are you waiting for? Follow the badger!' --The Observer, January 7, 2011
`rip-roaring detective story.' --Daily Mail
`It is good, wonderfully violent comic-book stuff' --Historial Novels Review
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The eagerly awaited new novel in Bryan Talbot's acclaimed steampunk graphic novel series, following the heroic Detective Inspector LeBrock.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A psychotic murderer is condemned to hang for his crimes but he somehow escapes and makes his way from Blighty to Grandville where he begins to wreak a furious vengeance on a series of prostitutes. But what do these women have in common? Inspector LeBrock returns to Grandville hot on the heels of "Mad Dog" Mastock to stop his killing spree and bring him to justice. But what he finds as he begins to investigate the murders takes him back to the past when Britain was fighting for independence against the French, to an event called the Brick Lane Massacre, his own father, and a terrible conspiracy reaching to the highest echelons of power...
Bryan Talbot follows up his hit comic book "Grandville" from last year with "Grandville Mon Amour", the sequel. For those not familiar with the series, the characters are mostly animals in human-ish form, in a steampunk reimagining of the Victorian era with robots and flying machines thrown into the mix.
Talbot's art is nothing short of masterful. Each page contains a stunning array of illustrations, from detailed crowd scenes to richly coloured interiors. Talbot's writing is also of a very high standard with the plot hurtling forwards at all times making for a terrifically exciting read.
"Mon Amour" is a welcome return to the wonderfully realised world of "Grandville". It's a crime thriller but with darker overtones to the first book. Fantastic art, fantastic story, a great comic book from a true artist and storyteller, and a great read.
Bryan Talbot follows up his hit comic book "Grandville" from last year with "Grandville Mon Amour", the sequel. For those not familiar with the series, the characters are mostly animals in human-ish form, in a steampunk reimagining of the Victorian era with robots and flying machines thrown into the mix.
Talbot's art is nothing short of masterful. Each page contains a stunning array of illustrations, from detailed crowd scenes to richly coloured interiors. Talbot's writing is also of a very high standard with the plot hurtling forwards at all times making for a terrifically exciting read.
"Mon Amour" is a welcome return to the wonderfully realised world of "Grandville". It's a crime thriller but with darker overtones to the first book. Fantastic art, fantastic story, a great comic book from a true artist and storyteller, and a great read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved Grandville, and was eagerly anticipating this sequel for the further adventures of D.I. LeBroc. Perhaps my expectations were set too high, but I came away with some disappointment from Mon Amour.
The art is as beautiful as ever, darker than the first book. The printing of the book screams quality, though the sticker on the back of my copy fell off when I read the book - not a big deal as I actually wanted to remove it anyway.
The story starts out in Talbot's usual enigmatic way, but from there rather plods along in pretty linear fashion. For me, the 'twist' ending was fairly predictable, and the 'mystery' is no match for the original.
In summary, a quality book, and a good read, but lacking the pace and interest of the first book. If you've read Grandville, temper your expectations slightly and you will enjoy it more.
The art is as beautiful as ever, darker than the first book. The printing of the book screams quality, though the sticker on the back of my copy fell off when I read the book - not a big deal as I actually wanted to remove it anyway.
The story starts out in Talbot's usual enigmatic way, but from there rather plods along in pretty linear fashion. For me, the 'twist' ending was fairly predictable, and the 'mystery' is no match for the original.
In summary, a quality book, and a good read, but lacking the pace and interest of the first book. If you've read Grandville, temper your expectations slightly and you will enjoy it more.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you've not heard of Grandville by now, you HAVE to get into this series (and yes, since we're at No. 2 it is a series now). Mon Amour takes place three weeks after the first, and DI Archie LeBrock (no relation to Kelly, as far as I know) is mourning the loss of his beloved Sarah. A dangerous dog (remember, this is an anthropomorphisized world where humans are slaves) escapes the guillotine and escapes to Paris where he murders a bunch of hookers. LeBrock is suspended from Scotland Yard after his outburst at not being given the case, though he follows the trail to Paris and investigates anyway.
Even if you took away the great artwork, the retro-futuristic/steampunk atmosphere, and the Holmes/Watson twist Grandville: Mon Amour would still be winner thanks to the innovative historic/comtemporary political issues that contain the plot. Add it all together (including some sly pop-culture jokes) and you have one truly unique graphic novel/experience. A must buy, for anyone and everyone.
I don't want this series to end, and impatiently await the next.
Even if you took away the great artwork, the retro-futuristic/steampunk atmosphere, and the Holmes/Watson twist Grandville: Mon Amour would still be winner thanks to the innovative historic/comtemporary political issues that contain the plot. Add it all together (including some sly pop-culture jokes) and you have one truly unique graphic novel/experience. A must buy, for anyone and everyone.
I don't want this series to end, and impatiently await the next.
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What Miss Potter should have writen
After reading and falling in love with the amazing original book I could not wait to get my sweaty hands on the follow up. I was not in any way disappointed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Anthony
An excellent sequel
Grandville Mon Amour takes up the story 3 weeks after Grandville's explosive finale. The artwork is superb and the overall presentation in hardback definitely adds to the package. Read more
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I would not have bought this book if I had seen it first. It was inspired by a local landmark but less enjoyable than other books by the same author.
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