There isn't a word or phrase that accurately conveys just quite what Pretty Deadly is, but I'm going to try. Think magical realism, feminist western narrated by a butterfly and dead rabbit. See the issue?
This graphic novel is most definitely a chaotic one. I'm still not entirely sure on what the plot was, aside from there being a lot of debts owed, sacrifice and gore. Lots of gore. Whilst the plot and often the writing left me confused the artwork was stunning. Very gritty, with sharp angles and a dark colour palette. It perfectly fit the overall tone of the story. That I could grasp. There were sections of the story that I really enjoyed, then it veered in a completely different direction almost negating the previous few panels.
I did love that the story was narrated by a butterfly and skeletal rabbit, it made for a very unique experience.
2 Comments
Lauren
huh i dont think ive heard much of this one before, your review has cdefinitely peaked my interest!
Katie - A Novel Idea
It’s difficult to get your head around but worth a read, if only for the experience of such strange narrators!
Katie x