Tuhnsoo reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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4 stars
Better than the movie
Paperback, 413 pages
English language
Published April 6, 1987 by DC Comics Inc..
Watchmen
neul reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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5 stars
"We are alone. There is nothing else."
Shawn Towner reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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4 stars
I've heard this described as the greatest comic book/graphic novel ever, but I'm not sure if it's as good as [b:Garfield in Paradise|1435128|Garfield in Paradise|Jim Davis|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1183569834s/1435128.jpg|1425682].
lowclasshifi reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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5 stars
a startlingly assured work from two masters of the form absurdly early in their careers. it's one of those books that feels like it manages to contain the entirety of human emotion.
this book is a masterpiece. there's no other word to put on it.
Sarja reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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3 stars
A great story that features very interesting character development. I was very impressed with how well fleshed out the characters were, and amongst them, Rorschach would have to be my favourite. Certainly the best Western comic I've yet to read.
I would like to give this a four, but for now, it'll have to start at three.
Highly recommended!
abbybutinspace reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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5 stars
Wow.
adastra reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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5 stars
The wealth of this book is incredible. Forget the film. Read it.
Jamie reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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4 stars
Not a cheerful beach read, but I get why people are enthused about this book.
Sean Tilley reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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5 stars
One of the most poignant and important graphic novels in comic history. The movie didn't do it justice.
Pearson (he/they) reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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5 stars
Alan Moore's "Watchmen" is an excellent look at just how destructive humans can become if left unchecked. For a "comic book," "Watchmen" struggles constantly with deep philosophical and theological themes. Accompanied by beautifully visceral illustrations, this graphic novel paints a dazzling picture of a world where Super Heroes are ordered to unveil their secret identities and corrupt governments plot and scheme for more and more power. Alan Moore's characters are so believable because of the stark realism that surrounds their conversations, which lends credence to the absolutely absurd events that take place throughout the graphic novel. A stunning warning of what we are capable of, "Watchmen" is one of the most popular works of underground comic fiction.
Stephen reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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5 stars
Watchmen by Alan Moore (2008)
Ben_Byrd reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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3 stars
Spoilers
The Watchmen started out fantastic. The alternate history was both intricate and highly possible. Had a few things gone different, Nixon may well have been elected a third time, if not more. The history Alan Moore created wasn't a hack's alternate history, but a well thought-out, well-developed alternate world that made sense, everything fit together.
Further, the characters that drive the story are complex, full of their own demons, and are easy for the reader to identify with. It's a great premise that most everyone could relate to.
Unfortunately, the early momentum did not hang around for the entire graphic novel. The story started to drag when Dr. Manhattan and Laurie meet up on Mars. Adrian Veidt, who pushes the mystery of the story in the last third or so of the graphic novel, turns out to have a rather disappointing and surprising desire that motivates all of his …
Spoilers
The Watchmen started out fantastic. The alternate history was both intricate and highly possible. Had a few things gone different, Nixon may well have been elected a third time, if not more. The history Alan Moore created wasn't a hack's alternate history, but a well thought-out, well-developed alternate world that made sense, everything fit together.
Further, the characters that drive the story are complex, full of their own demons, and are easy for the reader to identify with. It's a great premise that most everyone could relate to.
Unfortunately, the early momentum did not hang around for the entire graphic novel. The story started to drag when Dr. Manhattan and Laurie meet up on Mars. Adrian Veidt, who pushes the mystery of the story in the last third or so of the graphic novel, turns out to have a rather disappointing and surprising desire that motivates all of his actions. Finally, the "practical joke" that he pulls to bring about world peace is something straight out of a B science fiction flick that left me saying, "No. No. Just, no. Please, no." On the plus side, there is an ending that stays with you and will make you think hard about what you read.
So, despite its flaws, it's worth reading. However, while I understand it was a groundbreaking work as far as graphic novels, it's hard to say that this was one of the top 100 English language novels from 1923 to the present.
I'd give it a 3.5, if we had half stars. But we don't, and this is more of a 3 than a 4.
gtc-one reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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5 stars
Mind blowing
unicorndeburgh reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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3 stars
When I read 'Watchmen' in 2006, it was the first graphic novel I'd ever read. I thought it was fabulous. The release of the movie has prompted me to read it again. Since then I've read Bechdel's 'Fun Home' and Lemire's 'Essex County' books, and 'Watchmen' now seems rather adolescent. The art is gorgeous, and the dialogue is good, but the two-dimensional characters � especially the women! Of course, I understand that Moore created 'Watchmen' more than 20 years ago. He was using the elements of superhero comics and taking them further than they'd ever gone before, laying the foundation for the kind of work that's being done today.
Michael @ Knowledge Lost reviewed Watchmen by Alan Moore
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2 stars
The only graphic novel to make the 1001 books to read before you die list, the Watchmen is a reprinted of all the series and put into a collected graphic novel. Moore used the story as a means to reflect contemporary anxieties and to critique the superhero concept and he did this extremely well. Watchmen is a superhero story like no other. Watchmen takes place on an alternate history Earth where superheroes emerged in the 1940s and 1960s, helping the United States to win the Vietnam War. The country is edging closer to a nuclear war with the Soviet Union, freelance costumed vigilantes have been outlawed and most costumed superheroes are in retirement or working for the government. The story focuses on the personal development and struggles of the protagonists as an investigation into the murder of a government sponsored superhero pulls them out of retirement.
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