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The Moon Moth (Graphic Novel) (2012)

by Jack Vance(Favorite Author)

3.61 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1596433671 (ISBN13: 9781596433670)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

First Second

review 1: This lovely little graphic novel, based on a classic short story by Jack Vance, tells the story of a consul sent to a remote planet to capture a dangerous criminal. There are no aliens in this story, but the culture of Sirene is intricate and unique. Everyone wears a mask, and may change masks according to their status and mood. Also, all communications involve a large variety of musical instruments, which also vary according to the relative status of the people speaking (singing, actually); using a mask or instrument not in accord with one’s status can result in instant execution. The consul’s job of finding and detaining the criminal becomes more difficult because the criminal can change masks at will; no one knows what he really looks like. This is a great stor... morey, and the adaptation follows the original quite closely, with elegant illustrations of the various masks, instruments, and even musical communications. Strongly recommended for science fiction fans, graphic novel fans, and even mystery fans, and from grades 8 up.
review 2: I enjoyed the creativity of this piece, and the artwork. It put forth the kind of imagery that is likely to stay with me. I was a bit distracted by the singing speech, as it was set up to convey subtlety of power differences between characters, and I knew I was missing out on the conveyance of this, because I didn't have a handle on what all of the instruments meant. Use of the clapping blocks for talking to servants was the only one that stuck - I can imagine lots of people from my past who would have chosen the blocks to talk to me!I think I will have to explore Jack Vance further, given this was my first introduction to his work and once I get used to wherever he's coming from, I might really enjoy his work. less

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