THROUGH THE ASHES: A Review of Manu Larcenet’s Graphic Novel Adaptation of The Road!
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- Опубліковано 10 жов 2024
- THROUGH THE ASHES: A Review of Manu Larcenet’s Graphic Novel Adaptation of The Road! #abramscomicarts #manularcenet #cormacmccarthy #theroad #graphicnovel #adaptation #postapocalyptic #fatherandson #comics #comicbooks
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They should adapt blood meridian into a comic
I’ve had several people say this in the comments. I think that would be awesome for sure.
Just to see that shiny cranium and vicious grin like pillars of a temple
Absolutely the contents of it, are chaotic and grizzly. Don't forget that Judge character, with pale complexion.
This looks amazing! Must buy.
Hope you enjoy it!
I enjoyed the book and the film. The graphic novel looks like a work of art. I'll have to check it out.
Awesome! The audience seems to be split on the film. I thought it was decent.
The comic adaptation was great. I loved the artwork. The relationship between the father and son characters felt real while they struggled to survive in the dark gritty world. It’s an easy read but the artwork pulls you in and hooks you till the end
I agree completely! Great read!
"The Road" is probably my favorite novel of the last 20-30 years. It's a succinct read because in part it's written with an almost poetic, and deliberate style. The descriptive writing, and range of themes it touches upon is masterfully executed. The movie adaptation was of course underwhelming, because so much of the narrative is simply lost. Similarly, for example, "The Watchmen" movie, while pretty good, all things considered, just doesn't project the many layers captured in the graphic novel. So, I have modest expectations for "The Road" graphic novel. I did buy a copy, but haven't gotten around to reading it yet. Your review has motivated me to go ahead and take a look. I do believe that something will be lost by the absence of McCarthy's narration, it was just so well written. Years ago, when I first read it, I'd kind of imagined what a graphic novel adaptation would be like, and I thought drawing it entirely in charcoal would naturally fit, but I'd have kept every word of McCarthy's text. In any case, there's no denying that the renderings shown here are very impressive. I'm also impressed that Manu Larcenet got McCarthy's stamp of approval.
BTW, a friend of mine who is tangentially connected to the environmental movement told me one time that "The Road" was considered amongst the environmental movement to be a very important literary contribution to illustrating the potential disasters that we can face if we do not protect this planet. McCarthy strategically left the cause of the apocalypse vague, which was smart, because there are many potential causes. Another thing that he did, as you mentioned, was avoid using the names of the characters, reinforcing the idea that they could be anyone. Clearly, they're in America, but even the main characters' ethnicity is deliberately vague. It's one reason I thought making any visual adaptation might undermine the power of the story: once you crystalize the appearance of the characters, the tale loses some of its universal applicability. Nevertheless, it's such a good story, I guess I'm not surprised that somebody was motivated to give it a go and draw the whole thing. Thanks for posting this review.
BTW, Oprah interviewed Cormac McCarthy, who rarely granted interviews, about "The Road". It's was on UA-cam; but now there's just a couple of clips from it. The book got the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2007. In 2024, it was named by the New York Times Book Review as the 13th best book of the 21st century. So, the novel has gotten high praise all around.
Most definitely. I think you are certainly right that the impact of McCarthy’s prose is lost in a strictly visual adaptation. I think that’s one of the prices you pay for adapting a literary work into a more visual format; however, I was really impressed with this one. Usually, they are not up to the level of quality that I saw in this one from the visual style to presentation and cinematic quality. I read The Road for the first time in college, probably 2008-2009, shortly after it was first released, and I was caught off guard by what I was reading. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it, and it has since became one of my favorites as well. It’s so nuanced in every facet of how it tells its story that it begs to be read and reread. I do have one question that I have always wondered about, but never really found a definitive answer. What is the narrative purpose of the man struck by lightning? I will say that it is treated as a trivial matter in the graphic novel, but much more symbolic in the novel. Thanks for checking out my video!
Boy, that’s really good! I wish he told McCarthy to do Blood Meridian as well! Because that artwork would match it perfectly and it would be a very beautiful, dreamy and nightmarish Masterpiece!!! 🤩
I can certainly agree with that!
Awesome, I´ll catch this book surely. Great vid!
Thanks!
I loved the world of the road. Never knew there was a graphic novel that had news stories in it can't wait to read.
Yeah, this was the best graphic novel I’ve read in awhile!
This is... painfully good, thanks for the headsup 👍🏻
No problem!
I pre-ordered this and was stoked when I got it. Creepy as hell.
Agreed! I was surprised just how unsettling it was.
Larcenet is a rare breed of artist.
Go check his other works, you'll not believe it's the same guy.
I’d have to agree! I’m digging into more of his stuff right now!
I am. WOW...
I'm still waiting for the comics book version of Cormac Mccarthy's Blood Meridian
That would also be a good one!
Hello, I’m a new viewer that found your Road review thanks to the algorithm. I tried to follow you on Twitter as well but couldn’t find your account. Did something happen to it?
The book was way more brutal than the film I’ll have to check this version out.
Definitely. With the film it seemed that people either really liked it or hated it. I thoughts it was okay.
@@ComicDrops I really enjoyed because I really enjoy post apocalyptic subjects. I just ordered the graphic novel and it was surprisingly cheap for a hardcover.
@@Hussarianbrother Yeah, I preordered it on Amazon for $25. Not bad at all.
Awesome video I'm picking it up!
Awesome! You won’t regret it. Easily, one of the most compelling graphic novels I’ve read in a long time!
@@ComicDrops thank you and it looks beautiful!
@@girlinawolfhoodiewolf2426 Awesome!
What is the name of the soundtrack ?
loved the movie but would watch this version in a NY minute.
Oh yeah, it’s that good! I liked the movie as well; even if, It gets a lot of hate thrown at it.
I had never the novel but this looks and sounds interesting like it sounds like a movie.
They actually made a film adaptation too in 2009. It’s got Viggo Mortensen in it.
@@ComicDrops oh I didnt know there was a movie already.
The Road was probably the best film I can never bring myself to watch again. Just too plausible and realistic. Sometimes seems as though we're well on our way towards something very like it too.
Ditto. It's an awesome film which will forever live in my memory.... but it broke my heart so badly, I don't think I could endure watching it again.
The Roede
O interesting. As I read this book years ago I only imagined it in blacks and greys. No color at all.
It’s still close to what you pictured in your mind. The gooses are all washed out.
Makes me want a nuka cola😂
You’re not the only one who thinks that! When you find one, let me know!
@@ComicDropsWatching Ukraine and Russia, now Iran and Israel, could be available in stores soon
@@boriscovidscamson2911 Unfortunately, you might be on to something there….
@@ComicDrops I think I'll get my car filled up tomorrow and some supplies in, could get interesting
No T-51b power armor. 0/10
That certainly fits in this setting, doesn’t it?
awesome
It certainly is!
Red the book. Terrifying.
It certainly is. Thanks for checking out my video!
I don't think a graphic novel is the right format for such a serious story
I certainly agreed with you until I read this!
@@timothyivey5497 I own Maus
why? it's an art form
@jacquesaubin4454 not all art forms are equal when it comes to telling stories
@@susiederkins6612 True.