We Called Them Giants

by Kieron Gillen

[Quirky Cat]

Summary:

Over the years, Lori has learned not to trust those around her. After all, eventually, they’ll all break her trust. Yet she’ll have to relearn a few lessons once her world changes forever. One day, she woke up, and everyone was just gone.

Well, almost everyone. There are a few survivors, for lack of a better word. One she’ll team up with against the world. But how much will she trust her, and how far will she go to keep them safe?

Review:

Oph. I knew that whatever Kieron Gillen wrote next would be a total gut punch, and I was right. We Called Them Giants is short yet highly emotional, with our characters left to face the unknown and worse.

I love how the story starts one way (a jaded girl explaining her view of the world) and quickly turns into something entirely different. You don’t even recognize the world by the end. I could say a lot more here, but I don’t want to say anything too spoilery.

The overall writing style is strong and compelling as Lori’s world rapidly falls to pieces. Yet there’s hope even in the darkest of times, as this tale is quick to show us (again and again).

Then there’s the artwork, my favorite part of the story. Stephanie Hans is an artistic genius, and the art in We Called Them Giants is perfect for the story. It’s bright and sometimes portrays emotions in shocking details.

Highlights:
Post-Apocalyptic
Surviving the Odds
Isolation vs. Trust

Trigger Warnings:
Isolation
Graphic Imagery
Survivalism

Thanks to Image Comics and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.


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