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The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel #1
The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1
The first installment of Cassandra Clare's bestselling urban fantasy series, The Mortal Instruments, is adapted into a graphic novel series!
Hanging out with her best friend, Simon, is just about the most exciting thing in Clary's life...that is, until she realizes there are people only she can see. But when her mother disappears and a monster attacks her, Clary has to embrace a world that she never even knew existed--a world full of vampires, werewolves, demons, and those who fight for the humans, Shadowhunters...
Hanging out with her best friend, Simon, is just about the most exciting thing in Clary's life...that is, until she realizes there are people only she can see. But when her mother disappears and a monster attacks her, Clary has to embrace a world that she never even knew existed--a world full of vampires, werewolves, demons, and those who fight for the humans, Shadowhunters...
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2017
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About the author
Cassandra Clare
197 books277k followersCassandra Clare was born to American parents in Tehran, Iran and spent much of her childhood travelling the world with her family, including one trek through the Himalayas as a toddler where she spent a month living in her father’s backpack. She lived in France, England and Switzerland before she was ten years old.
Since her family moved around so much she found familiarity in books and went everywhere with a book under her arm. She spent her high school years in Los Angeles where she used to write stories to amuse her classmates, including an epic novel called “The Beautiful Cassandra” based on a Jane Austen short story of the same name (and which later inspired her current pen name).
After college, Cassie lived in Los Angeles and New York where she worked at various entertainment magazines and even some rather suspect tabloids where she reported on Brad and Angelina’s world travels and Britney Spears’ wardrobe malfunctions. She started working on her YA novel, City of Bones, in 2004, inspired by the urban landscape of Manhattan, her favourite city. She turned to writing fantasy fiction full time in 2006 and hopes never to have to write about Paris Hilton again.
Cassie’s first professional writing sale was a short story called “The Girl’s Guide to Defeating the Dark Lord” in a Baen anthology of humor fantasy. Cassie hates working at home alone because she always gets distracted by reality TV shows and the antics of her cats, so she usually sets out to write in local coffee shops and restaurants. She likes to work in the company of her friends, who see that she sticks to her deadlines.
City of Bones was her first novel. Sword Catcher is her most recent novel.
Since her family moved around so much she found familiarity in books and went everywhere with a book under her arm. She spent her high school years in Los Angeles where she used to write stories to amuse her classmates, including an epic novel called “The Beautiful Cassandra” based on a Jane Austen short story of the same name (and which later inspired her current pen name).
After college, Cassie lived in Los Angeles and New York where she worked at various entertainment magazines and even some rather suspect tabloids where she reported on Brad and Angelina’s world travels and Britney Spears’ wardrobe malfunctions. She started working on her YA novel, City of Bones, in 2004, inspired by the urban landscape of Manhattan, her favourite city. She turned to writing fantasy fiction full time in 2006 and hopes never to have to write about Paris Hilton again.
Cassie’s first professional writing sale was a short story called “The Girl’s Guide to Defeating the Dark Lord” in a Baen anthology of humor fantasy. Cassie hates working at home alone because she always gets distracted by reality TV shows and the antics of her cats, so she usually sets out to write in local coffee shops and restaurants. She likes to work in the company of her friends, who see that she sticks to her deadlines.
City of Bones was her first novel. Sword Catcher is her most recent novel.
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April 2, 2018I somehow ended up loving this, when I honestly thought I'd hate it. I'm not a massive fan of City of Bones, I much prefer Cassandra Clare's later works, but I felt the story worked REALLY well as a graphic novel. It was fun to relive the story through this format! Excited for the next volume.
January 18, 2018
Otra versión de la historia, ¡y super entretenida!
No sabía exactamente qué esperarme de esta novela gráfica, la verdad. El estilo de Cassandra Jean me gusta pero no me termina de convencer. Sin embargo, en este caso, lo ha hecho. YAS!
En este primer volumen encontramos la primera parte del libro de Ciudad de Hueso, o incluso un poco menos. La historia se desarrolla con agilidad, los dibujos acompañan muy bien a la trama, y creo que se le dedica el tiempo justo a todo. Es decir, cuando algo requería más tiempo para contextualizar, Cassandra Jean no escatimaba en páginas. Eso me ha gustado, porque he sentido que puede funcionar de manera independiente de la saga de libros. Sirve para nuevos fans, sí.
No le pongo más estrellas porque está bien, pero no me ha flipado. Tampoco esperaba que lo hiciera. El detalle de incluir a los personajes principales a color al principio me ha encantado. Lo recomiendo para fans y para no fans, aunque como no hay fecha del siguiente volumen, os diría que lo intentarais con los libros.
No sabía exactamente qué esperarme de esta novela gráfica, la verdad. El estilo de Cassandra Jean me gusta pero no me termina de convencer. Sin embargo, en este caso, lo ha hecho. YAS!
En este primer volumen encontramos la primera parte del libro de Ciudad de Hueso, o incluso un poco menos. La historia se desarrolla con agilidad, los dibujos acompañan muy bien a la trama, y creo que se le dedica el tiempo justo a todo. Es decir, cuando algo requería más tiempo para contextualizar, Cassandra Jean no escatimaba en páginas. Eso me ha gustado, porque he sentido que puede funcionar de manera independiente de la saga de libros. Sirve para nuevos fans, sí.
No le pongo más estrellas porque está bien, pero no me ha flipado. Tampoco esperaba que lo hiciera. El detalle de incluir a los personajes principales a color al principio me ha encantado. Lo recomiendo para fans y para no fans, aunque como no hay fecha del siguiente volumen, os diría que lo intentarais con los libros.
April 19, 2021
love this! it was a bit bland (story wise) since they tried to fit in a lot in a short time frame, but overall still had fun reading it. this also made me want to rewatch the movie for 1000th time so i’ll definitely be doing that asap
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November 22, 2017
Although I haven’t read the original book, I knew some of the things that were gonna happen from the movie and the show.
The illustrations were really good and I will definitely read the other graphic novels in this series! 👏🏻❤️
The illustrations were really good and I will definitely read the other graphic novels in this series! 👏🏻❤️
January 3, 2018
Now I'm no expert on these matters, so I don't know what I'm looking for here...
It was okay to say this is my first ever Graphic Novel. It's just a shame it's not the full version and there's a second part.
The things I liked?
- We got to see the Falcon story Jace tells Clary
- Little bits of pieces, there's a book on Peru in Magnus's room which was very fitting!
- The height difference between Jace and Clary was so cute!
- CHURCH! Anytime I see anything church related I can't help but smile...
- We got quite a lot of information and it was really easy to follow
- Rat Simon was so adorable
What I didn't like?
- The drawings sometimes seemed off, I don't know how to put it, I'd seen Cassandra Jeans previous work and it wasn't like what she had drawn before for the series.
- I'm salty it wasn't the full version OKAY
- Why was Simons hair dotted?
- Izzi looked really really odd...
Overall, not what I expected, but still pretty enjoyable!
It was okay to say this is my first ever Graphic Novel. It's just a shame it's not the full version and there's a second part.
The things I liked?
- We got to see the Falcon story Jace tells Clary
- Little bits of pieces, there's a book on Peru in Magnus's room which was very fitting!
- The height difference between Jace and Clary was so cute!
- CHURCH! Anytime I see anything church related I can't help but smile...
- We got quite a lot of information and it was really easy to follow
- Rat Simon was so adorable
What I didn't like?
- The drawings sometimes seemed off, I don't know how to put it, I'd seen Cassandra Jeans previous work and it wasn't like what she had drawn before for the series.
- I'm salty it wasn't the full version OKAY
- Why was Simons hair dotted?
- Izzi looked really really odd...
Overall, not what I expected, but still pretty enjoyable!
June 2, 2021
⇢The Art
Honestly, I don’t even need to say much, Cassandra Jean’s art is always fantastic. Also, it was super cool to see how some of the side characters looked because I wasn’t quite sure how to imagine them!
⇢The Story
I loved the way this was written, I think it did a great job of prioritizing the important information and cutting out the details that couldn’t fit. I definitely wouldn’t read this instead of reading the book, but if you want to experience it in a new way this is a good way to do it! The only thing that was weird to me was Jace, for some reason he just seemed different in the graphic novel than the books. Otherwise, no complaints! I wish I had read this earlier, honestly.
My The Mortal Instruments Playlist:
my alec lightwood playlist
MY SPOTIFY ❦
MY LINKTREE ❦
Honestly, I don’t even need to say much, Cassandra Jean’s art is always fantastic. Also, it was super cool to see how some of the side characters looked because I wasn’t quite sure how to imagine them!
⇢The Story
I loved the way this was written, I think it did a great job of prioritizing the important information and cutting out the details that couldn’t fit. I definitely wouldn’t read this instead of reading the book, but if you want to experience it in a new way this is a good way to do it! The only thing that was weird to me was Jace, for some reason he just seemed different in the graphic novel than the books. Otherwise, no complaints! I wish I had read this earlier, honestly.
. ⋅ ˚̣- : ✧ : – ⭒ ❦ ⭒ – : ✧ : -˚̣⋅ .
My The Mortal Instruments Playlist:
my alec lightwood playlist
MY SPOTIFY ❦
MY LINKTREE ❦
September 12, 2023
4.5 stars
It was a delight getting back into the world of Shadowhunters, and reading it as a graphic novel
It was a delight getting back into the world of Shadowhunters, and reading it as a graphic novel
February 16, 2020
I didn't even realize until reading this, but I miss my TMI babies so damn much.
This is a gorgeous adaptation and I am absolutely in awe of how perfectly the artist captured these characters!
This is a gorgeous adaptation and I am absolutely in awe of how perfectly the artist captured these characters!
July 11, 2018
i saw this book at my library today, and of course, your mortal instruments lovin’ girl had to pick this up.
i loved this so much! i finished it one hour, and literally loved it. the illustrations are cute and the entire book just made me feel really happy and nostalgic. I’ll probably be checking this book out from my library every month since it just makes me really happy to read. <3
i loved this so much! i finished it one hour, and literally loved it. the illustrations are cute and the entire book just made me feel really happy and nostalgic. I’ll probably be checking this book out from my library every month since it just makes me really happy to read. <3
April 12, 2020
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Just going to warn you now readers, it is controversial opinion time. I preferred this graphic novel format to the novel City of Bones (which I read a while back and only gave 3 stars to!) so here is why I preferred this more. Just from reading this visual edition, I understood the characters and the story-line a lot easier than before. I liked the artwork and fast pacing throughout. Maybe the series will be more enjoyable for me if I read these volumes rather than the books themselves? Time will tell...
Just going to warn you now readers, it is controversial opinion time. I preferred this graphic novel format to the novel City of Bones (which I read a while back and only gave 3 stars to!) so here is why I preferred this more. Just from reading this visual edition, I understood the characters and the story-line a lot easier than before. I liked the artwork and fast pacing throughout. Maybe the series will be more enjoyable for me if I read these volumes rather than the books themselves? Time will tell...
October 4, 2023
It’s been years since I read The Mortal Instruments, so this has just been awesome!! Clary and her friends come alive in this graphic novel. They look almost like how I’d pictured them and that makes me sooooo happy!!!!
This is a fairly brief intro as a first installation and we have met most of our main characters. The plot grabs you and won’t let go. I just have to know what’s going to happen next!!! It’s well written and of course the art is absolutely to die for!!! The style is so amazing and fits the story perfectly.
I highly recommend this to those who enjoyed The Mortal Instruments as well as those who enjoy a good graphic novel with lots of fantasy elements. Sooo good!!!!
This is a fairly brief intro as a first installation and we have met most of our main characters. The plot grabs you and won’t let go. I just have to know what’s going to happen next!!! It’s well written and of course the art is absolutely to die for!!! The style is so amazing and fits the story perfectly.
I highly recommend this to those who enjoyed The Mortal Instruments as well as those who enjoy a good graphic novel with lots of fantasy elements. Sooo good!!!!
November 2, 2021
Questa lettura è stata un meraviglioso ritorno nel mondo di Shadowunters, che onestamente, non avrei intrapreso rileggendo i libri. Mi sono accorta di quanti passaggi ricordassi approssimativamente, o in modo errato (causa film e serie tv), di quante battute divertenti mi abbiano fatto amare Città di ossa e del fatto che, per quanto abbastanza basic, la storia sia veramente bella e coinvolgente.
Ora, parliamo dell’illustrazione per favore, ma soprattutto del fatto che Cassandra Jean è l’unica persona al mondo che sa rappresentare i personaggi di SH esattamente come sono nella mia mente (Jace e Clary in particolare sono assolutamente perfetti). Anche gli oggetti del mondo Shadowhunters corrispondono perfettamente alla descrizione del libro.
Se posso fare un’unica critica, che comunque lascia un po’ il tempo che trova, avrei amato ci fosse qualche battuta in più, cioè mancano proprio le citazioni iconiche della saga (Biondo naturale, strafichi in nero dal 1234, ecc...).
Però capisco che non si possa rappresentare tutto in un graphic novel e il lavoro fatto rimane piuttosto eccezionale.
Ora, parliamo dell’illustrazione per favore, ma soprattutto del fatto che Cassandra Jean è l’unica persona al mondo che sa rappresentare i personaggi di SH esattamente come sono nella mia mente (Jace e Clary in particolare sono assolutamente perfetti). Anche gli oggetti del mondo Shadowhunters corrispondono perfettamente alla descrizione del libro.
Se posso fare un’unica critica, che comunque lascia un po’ il tempo che trova, avrei amato ci fosse qualche battuta in più, cioè mancano proprio le citazioni iconiche della saga (Biondo naturale, strafichi in nero dal 1234, ecc...).
Però capisco che non si possa rappresentare tutto in un graphic novel e il lavoro fatto rimane piuttosto eccezionale.
January 16, 2018
Who knew this was so funny? I loved this first graphic novel instalment of TMI!
*big shock* I have never read any of Cassandra Clare's books, (despite owning the whole TMI and TID series) but I wanted to try out TMI in graphic novel format first before I fully committed myself to the novels which are waaay thicker.
After reading this introductory volume, I'm really very intrigued by the plot and how it will continue. I loved Jace and Magnus but I think my favourite is Alec *swoon*
I have read the manga adaptation of TID and found the artwork stronger and much more detailed than the illustrations here; however, this did not detract away from my enjoyment of volume one and I shall definitely be continuing on with the series (and finally reading the full-length novels)!
*big shock* I have never read any of Cassandra Clare's books, (despite owning the whole TMI and TID series) but I wanted to try out TMI in graphic novel format first before I fully committed myself to the novels which are waaay thicker.
After reading this introductory volume, I'm really very intrigued by the plot and how it will continue. I loved Jace and Magnus but I think my favourite is Alec *swoon*
I have read the manga adaptation of TID and found the artwork stronger and much more detailed than the illustrations here; however, this did not detract away from my enjoyment of volume one and I shall definitely be continuing on with the series (and finally reading the full-length novels)!
December 10, 2020
Leí The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1 principalmente por curiosidad. Era muy fan de la trilogía original y leí los libros hace mucho tiempo. Además, también vi la serie y las películas. Han hecho cosas buenas, malas y regulares con estas novelas, pero me gusta lo suficiente para mantener mi interés cada vez que aparece algo nuevo.
En cuanto a este volumen, tengo que admitir que no estuvo mal. Esperé algo peor, pero la historia es fiel a la novela original y la portada es muy bonita. El arte, en general, no me convenció del todo. Siento que estan un poco diferentes a sus descripciones originales: Jace me pareció un poco desgarbado, Clary casi parece una niña, Isabelle parece una hippie, Magnus no me gustó y Alec está ok. Casi me olvido de Simon (jajaja lo siento, nunca fue mi personaje favorito en las primeras novelas), él también está ok.
A pesar de todo, seguramente leeré el segundo volumen. Me gusta la historia y siempre es agradable recordarla.
December 18, 2018
¡Lo ame! Me llego hoy y me lo leí en una hora.
Tenia muchísimas ganas de volver a leer Cazadores de Sombras pero sentía que leer el libro iba a ocuparme tiempo de mas, así que este novela gráfica me vino perfecto. Tiene una estética muy de manga, lo que hizo que lo ame mas!
De mas esta decir que las ilustraciones de Cassandra Jean son PRECIOSAS, GENIALES Y LO MEJOR DEL MUNDO . Me encanta su manera de ilustrar, les recomiendo que la sigan en tumblr o alguna otra red social y vean sus otros trabajos que son geniales!
Edit: leí un par de reseñas donde se "quejaban" de las ilustraciones de Cassandra en esta novela gráfica. Me parece que hay que entender que no es lo mismo hacer dibujos aislados (como las cartas de Tarot) y tener que ilustrar toda una secuencia. Si algunx leyó la novela gráfica "Reindeer boys" se van a dar cuenta que el estilo de Cassandra Jean es así
Tenia muchísimas ganas de volver a leer Cazadores de Sombras pero sentía que leer el libro iba a ocuparme tiempo de mas, así que este novela gráfica me vino perfecto. Tiene una estética muy de manga, lo que hizo que lo ame mas!
De mas esta decir que las ilustraciones de Cassandra Jean son PRECIOSAS, GENIALES Y LO MEJOR DEL MUNDO . Me encanta su manera de ilustrar, les recomiendo que la sigan en tumblr o alguna otra red social y vean sus otros trabajos que son geniales!
Edit: leí un par de reseñas donde se "quejaban" de las ilustraciones de Cassandra en esta novela gráfica. Me parece que hay que entender que no es lo mismo hacer dibujos aislados (como las cartas de Tarot) y tener que ilustrar toda una secuencia. Si algunx leyó la novela gráfica "Reindeer boys" se van a dar cuenta que el estilo de Cassandra Jean es así
December 13, 2017
I'm not the biggest fan of graphic novels but The mortal instruments is the series that got me into reading and it's always gonna be a favorite of mine so of course I bought this new release!
And well, I love Cassandra Jean's drawings and the characters really look like how I've pictured them in my head. I didn't give 5 full stars just because the story moved too fast (even if this is just the first volume, the last scene is Magnus's party, before the Hotel Dumort's fight scene).
I especially loved Jace's story about his falcon, the cute af height difference between Jace and Clary and Simon and Izzy's first kiss (!!!)
There are also some coloured drawings of the six main characters at the beginning!
And well, I love Cassandra Jean's drawings and the characters really look like how I've pictured them in my head. I didn't give 5 full stars just because the story moved too fast (even if this is just the first volume, the last scene is Magnus's party, before the Hotel Dumort's fight scene).
I especially loved Jace's story about his falcon, the cute af height difference between Jace and Clary and Simon and Izzy's first kiss (!!!)
There are also some coloured drawings of the six main characters at the beginning!
February 26, 2021
Non avendo mai letto Shadowhunters ho deciso di cominciare dalla graphic novel e sono rimasta molto colpita.
La storia è bella quindi provvederò a leggere la saga completa.
Ho adorato lo stile con cui è stata disegnata e si vede che dietro c'è stato un grande lavoro.
Non vedo l'ora di poter avere anche il secondo capitolo della graphic novel.
La storia è bella quindi provvederò a leggere la saga completa.
Ho adorato lo stile con cui è stata disegnata e si vede che dietro c'è stato un grande lavoro.
Non vedo l'ora di poter avere anche il secondo capitolo della graphic novel.
December 21, 2017
Bless Cassandra Jean and her art. Bless.
I'm sad we only had something like 1/3 of the book, but at the same time I'm glad because it means nothing from the original story will be cut.
I'm sad we only had something like 1/3 of the book, but at the same time I'm glad because it means nothing from the original story will be cut.
May 13, 2020
Initially I wasn’t taken with the art work which is very manga in style, but in the end really enjoyed it. This first volume was on Kindle Unlimited. Very sad the rest of the volumes are not!
March 23, 2018
The Mortal Instruments is brought to life again with this new graphic novel inspired by the first novel in the largely popular series. I loved seeing this story again with illustrations and the condensed story and the whole book was over far too quickly. Overall, it was a nice adaption of the first book in series and it seemed like while they covered a fair amount of the story but at times it was disjointed and without a flow. I also thought the illustration of the characters didn’t really match or was too childish to suit the young adults they are but is the author thinks the characters suit what she originally had in mind then that is good enough for me.
November 2, 2021
It is no secret that I strongly dislike Clary.
I would have loved nothing more than to catapult her through one of her portals into the darkest corner of hell. She is one of the worst female main characters that I have ever encountered and the sole reason why I never enjoyed The Mortal Instruments.Jace is also at fault, but he's a Herondale, and a descendant of Will, so all is forgiven.
But I put my big girl panties on and read this anyway. And I liked it. A lot more than the actual book. The illustrations are beautiful - as was expected of Cassandra Jean - and make the plot a lot more interesting than it actually is.
I might continue with the series. We will see.
I would have loved nothing more than to catapult her through one of her portals into the darkest corner of hell. She is one of the worst female main characters that I have ever encountered and the sole reason why I never enjoyed The Mortal Instruments.
But I put my big girl panties on and read this anyway. And I liked it. A lot more than the actual book. The illustrations are beautiful - as was expected of Cassandra Jean - and make the plot a lot more interesting than it actually is.
I might continue with the series. We will see.
February 24, 2022
Ay, la nostalgia que me dio leer esta novela gráfica.
Cazadores de Sombras es una saga muy especial para mí ya que gracias a ella me introduje en el mundo de la literatura juvenil de lleno, estoy muy encariñada con los personajes y haberlos leído nuevamente en un formato distinto me ha encantado.
El arte de Cassandra Jean como siempre, es hermoso, y es genial ver gráficamente algunas de mis escenas favoritas.
En cuanto a adaptación está muy bien hecha, y creo que puede ser un buen acercamiento para las personas que quieran conocer esta obra.
Cazadores de Sombras es una saga muy especial para mí ya que gracias a ella me introduje en el mundo de la literatura juvenil de lleno, estoy muy encariñada con los personajes y haberlos leído nuevamente en un formato distinto me ha encantado.
El arte de Cassandra Jean como siempre, es hermoso, y es genial ver gráficamente algunas de mis escenas favoritas.
En cuanto a adaptación está muy bien hecha, y creo que puede ser un buen acercamiento para las personas que quieran conocer esta obra.
December 14, 2017
Just GREAT!
March 22, 2020
3.5 stars
I loved reading this and read it in basically two sittings. I’m not sure if I would’ve loved it as much had I not read the full novels of the mortal instruments though. It would be hard to tell. But as it was, I would 100% go back to these graphic if I need a quick Shadowhunter fix and/or refresh on the story but don’t have time for a full series reread.
I didn’t like the art style quite as much as the first graphic novel I read a couple weeks back but it wasn’t bad. I definitely also would’ve preferred color to black and white. I will definitely read the other volumes.
I loved reading this and read it in basically two sittings. I’m not sure if I would’ve loved it as much had I not read the full novels of the mortal instruments though. It would be hard to tell. But as it was, I would 100% go back to these graphic if I need a quick Shadowhunter fix and/or refresh on the story but don’t have time for a full series reread.
I didn’t like the art style quite as much as the first graphic novel I read a couple weeks back but it wasn’t bad. I definitely also would’ve preferred color to black and white. I will definitely read the other volumes.
December 25, 2020
an extra star for cassandra jean's art and for cassandra jean's art only
October 20, 2019
Questo fumetto è stato un ritorno al passato, alla mia adolescenza e al mio fangirlare senza sosta.
Shadowhunters - Città di ossa contiene i primi due volumi inglese del fumetto dedicato al primo volume di TMI e racconta il principio della storia di Jace e Clary, Izzy, Simon, Magnus e Alec.
Non mi soffermo sulla trama nè sulla mia impressione riguardo ad essa, sapete che sono una grande fan di Shadowhunters e che un rilettura di Città di ossa, pur se in fumetto, è sempre un ottimo programma per me.
Parliamo invece dell'aspetto grafico del fumetto, di modo che sappiate cosa aspettarvi!
Le tavole sono illustrate da Cassandra Jean, già illustratrice di Storia di Illustri Shadowhunters, e il suo tocco si nota.
In primis perchè le caratteristiche fisiche dei personaggi disegnati sono le stesse del suo precedente lavoro, ma anche perchè non ha un tratto confusionario e caotico.
Le sue tavole si concentrano sui protagonisti, lasciando la New York degli shadowhunters sullo sfondo, con tavole semplici seppur con dettagli. Sono i ragazzi i protagonisti ed, in quanto tali, mangiano la scena.
Ci sono inoltre, all'inizio del fumetto, delle tavole a colori derivanti da Storia di Illustri Shadowhunters, di modo da agevolare l'immaginazione del lettore, dato che poi le tavole sono in bianco e nero.
Non ci sono tagli rispetto alla storia originale, la Jean non tralascia nulla e, quando sorvola su piccoli particolari non troppo necessari al fine della trama, fa sempre in modo di far riassumere ciò che è successo fuori scena da uno dei personaggi, di modo che nulla venga rimosso o dimenticato.
Cosa che ho apprezzato tanto, perchè non tutti i fumetti tratti da libri sono così fedeli.
Insomma, questo librone - tenete conto che è più grande di un Mondadori in copertina rigida - è stata una gioia per me, un tuffo nel passato e un piacevole rientro nel mondo degli Shadowunters iniziali.
Ho amato tutto, dalla storia (naturalmente), alle illustrazioni, ai balloon, anche quelli riportati fedelmente.
Shadowhunters - Città di ossa contiene i primi due volumi inglese del fumetto dedicato al primo volume di TMI e racconta il principio della storia di Jace e Clary, Izzy, Simon, Magnus e Alec.
Non mi soffermo sulla trama nè sulla mia impressione riguardo ad essa, sapete che sono una grande fan di Shadowhunters e che un rilettura di Città di ossa, pur se in fumetto, è sempre un ottimo programma per me.
Parliamo invece dell'aspetto grafico del fumetto, di modo che sappiate cosa aspettarvi!
Le tavole sono illustrate da Cassandra Jean, già illustratrice di Storia di Illustri Shadowhunters, e il suo tocco si nota.
In primis perchè le caratteristiche fisiche dei personaggi disegnati sono le stesse del suo precedente lavoro, ma anche perchè non ha un tratto confusionario e caotico.
Le sue tavole si concentrano sui protagonisti, lasciando la New York degli shadowhunters sullo sfondo, con tavole semplici seppur con dettagli. Sono i ragazzi i protagonisti ed, in quanto tali, mangiano la scena.
Ci sono inoltre, all'inizio del fumetto, delle tavole a colori derivanti da Storia di Illustri Shadowhunters, di modo da agevolare l'immaginazione del lettore, dato che poi le tavole sono in bianco e nero.
Non ci sono tagli rispetto alla storia originale, la Jean non tralascia nulla e, quando sorvola su piccoli particolari non troppo necessari al fine della trama, fa sempre in modo di far riassumere ciò che è successo fuori scena da uno dei personaggi, di modo che nulla venga rimosso o dimenticato.
Cosa che ho apprezzato tanto, perchè non tutti i fumetti tratti da libri sono così fedeli.
Insomma, questo librone - tenete conto che è più grande di un Mondadori in copertina rigida - è stata una gioia per me, un tuffo nel passato e un piacevole rientro nel mondo degli Shadowunters iniziali.
Ho amato tutto, dalla storia (naturalmente), alle illustrazioni, ai balloon, anche quelli riportati fedelmente.
December 18, 2018
I really didn't think I'd end up liking this.
But I did. Of course.
Me, everytime a new Shadowhunter book comes out:
Again, Cassandra Clare?! I am not buying that!
2 months later...
Me, after reading it:
I LOVE YOU AND I WILL REREAD YOU A HUNDRED TIMES BECAUSE
Besides some of the illustrations being a bit off **cough** Isabelle **cough**...
I thought this was a super fun adaptation! I love a good graphic novel because I love to reread books and I don't always want to invest several days when I have a million books on my tbr to get through.
But I did. Of course.
Me, everytime a new Shadowhunter book comes out:
Again, Cassandra Clare?! I am not buying that!
2 months later...
Me, after reading it:
I LOVE YOU AND I WILL REREAD YOU A HUNDRED TIMES BECAUSE
Besides some of the illustrations being a bit off **cough** Isabelle **cough**...
I thought this was a super fun adaptation! I love a good graphic novel because I love to reread books and I don't always want to invest several days when I have a million books on my tbr to get through.
August 23, 2020
Is it fair of me to read graphic novels and score them badly knowing that I hate graphic novels?
This felt extremely low effort. I'm not a fan of Cassandra Jean's artwork for the Mortal Instruments universe and it didn't do any better in graphic novel form. This was an extremely brief book, that entirely skipped big chunks of important information and seemed to rely heavily on you having read the novels.
It was weak and not to my taste in the slightest.
This felt extremely low effort. I'm not a fan of Cassandra Jean's artwork for the Mortal Instruments universe and it didn't do any better in graphic novel form. This was an extremely brief book, that entirely skipped big chunks of important information and seemed to rely heavily on you having read the novels.
It was weak and not to my taste in the slightest.
March 7, 2019
Whenever I get to re read City of Bones, in any format it just makes me nostalgic. It never gets old I just love it so much.
I really appreciate the small changes in this though to make it different, it’s refreshing and really reminds me that I love the characters so much.
I really appreciate the small changes in this though to make it different, it’s refreshing and really reminds me that I love the characters so much.
August 30, 2021
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