I was listening to a Talking Comics podcast the other day and heard them recommend the Amulet graphic novel series. I figured I had nothing to lose by seeing if my local library carried a copy. Surprising, they carry a lot of graphic novels including the Amulet series. I went ahead and checked out the first two volumes (the others are currently on hold) and read them both in about 1 1/2 hrs. Loved them! The artwork is a nice break from the typical DC and Marvel superhero styles, which is most of what I read. It definitely gears itself towards a younger audience but without sacrificing quality. The artwork was in fact engaging enough that I had an inner soundtrack going for all of the implied sound effects without really even trying. I also thought the story was well put together. While it clearly has the Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings vibe going for it, no story is really original anyway. If it comes across as enjoyable without being super predictable, I can give it a thumbs up. I of course plan on giving a more detailed reaction/review later but for now I will wait for the other volumes before going further.
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