Waterstones Alex + Ada Volume 1
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Price: £11.99
Brand: Waterstones
Description: Though this is a fairly classic sci-fi story line, Luna and Vaughn's sensitive plot and careful pacing keep it exciting, especially as they strip away preconceived notions and use the tale to examine the complexities of what it is to be human. Luna's spare illustrations match the plot perfectly, particularly his ability to bring nuance and feeling to faces rendered in a very simple style. Fans of Brian K. Vaughan's Saga or anyone who loves a good sci-fi tale will find plenty of thought-provoking stuff here. - Booklist' Luna's artwork possesses a beautiful simplicity that reinforces the importance of the characters to the narrative." - Library Journal From JONATHAN LUNA (GIRLS, THE SWORD, Spider-Woman, ULTRA) and SARAH VAUGHN (Sparkshooter) comes ALEX + ADA, a sci-fi drama set in the near future. The last thing in the world Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in realistic androids. But when Ada is dropped into his life, he discovers she is more than just a robot.? This will be JONATHAN LUNA's return to comics after three years off since the end of THE SWORD!. Waterstones Alex + Ada Volume 1 - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9781632150066
Delivery cost: 2.99
ISBN: 9781632150066
Author: M. Dabrowski
Rating: 5
Review: I love comics / graphic novels from Image comics, simply for giving a chance to more 'indie' artists. I bought this comic a bit on a whim, expecting a soppy love story, but I got very positively surprised! The book is full of charm, slight awkwardness and confronts social issues in a well presented manner. Somehow it evoked similar feeling in me like the manga The Yokohama Shopping Trip (Yokohama Kaidashi Kik?), also a warm tale starring an android. This one is set in near future, and presents issues which are possible to take shape in our 'western' society. You can read this directly, you can take the plot as a metaphor - either way the story is very entertaining and well worth the read. A great debut by Sarah Vaughn - recommended!
Author: M. Wyer
Rating: 2
Review: Cliched and ignorant stereotypical view of AI, robotics, and relationships. The protagonist is so sullen and passive he might as well be an android too. This is not the next I, Robot. It's barely the old I, Robot. If you want a personalised, nuanced exploration of intelligence, consent, autonomy, and identity look elsewhere. Some of the later "motel room" moments had some life and reality and emotional depth, but nothing leading to that point makes you care.
