Summary:
Scott Pilgrim does a pretty good job of making his life perfect. He's in a band, lives with a friend, and even has a high school girlfriend. But as we all know, things aren't always as they appear. Scott is still reeling from a big breakup and hasn't had a serious relationship since then.
But when he crosses paths with a girl named Ramona Flowers, he suddenly wants more. He wants her in his life, even if that means battling her seven evil ex-boyfriends. That's not too unusual, right?
Volume 3
It's time to dive back into this series! I had planned on reading it all before the new Netflix series dropped. Since that happened almost a month ago (at the time of writing this), I failed miserably with that goal.
It's hard to believe that Envy broke Scott's heart only a year and a half ago. It feels like it would have been longer, but I guess that just shows how much can change in a year, especially when you're that age.
The fight with Todd did not go as expected (my expectations were set by the movie, obviously). I think, in a way, I liked this version better? The movie version was more compact, so I understand why they did things that way. But this one was more layered and complex.
Long story short – fans should absolutely be reading this series, as there's so much more to find within the pages.
Volume 4
It's always a bit surprising when a series does a time jump, no matter how short. That said, it often also leaves room for more character development and growth. So I was happy to see that happen in Scott Pilgrim Vol. 4.
Scott has been dealing with a lot of changes in his life. First, there's the Knives thing. Then Ramona. Now, the evil exes plot, a few moving subplots, etc. It's a lot, so you can see how little things slip through the cracks.
I'm still really enjoying this series, though I think the previous volume had better highs and lows. There are a few surprises in this volume, though, that help make it more compelling. However, a few of those moments raise more questions than they answer.
Highlights:
Humor
Romantic Plot (and Evil Exes)
Musical Battles and More
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 7 December, 2023: Finished reading
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