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book_busy's review
4.0
An extremely charming anothology of short stories set in the Mouse Guard universe. I found the jumping from one author + artist to the next refreshing and kept me wondering what quaint and quirky little tale I'd be surprised with next! Fantastic collection of artwork!
szike_01's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
sarahgudeman's review
5.0
Loved it. Artwork was awesome, stories were fun and overall a great introduction to the mouse guard world.
solanpolarn's review against another edition
4.0
The tales in this collection are varied, both in style and interest. I found I liked the bracketing story of mice telling tales in the inn best, probably because it was drawn by Petersen and my primary live of Mouse Guard is the art.
saidtheraina's review
4.0
A lovely way to flesh out the Mouseguard universe. Makes me really want Petersen to come out with another core volume - I still find myself resting on his illustrations (particularily the Wythrashers). There is definitely value in having other creators create parts of this epic universe, though. Love how close some of the entries are to Petersen's style, and how far away others choose to be.
jordandeanbaker's review
4.0
I love short story anthologies but this was mY first time ever reading a collection of short graphic novels. Ranging from 2-6 pages the stories and illustrations spanned styles and genres. From light-hearted to grim and bleak, this collection has a little bit of everything. Some authors filled their panels with text while others communicated whole stories without text at all. This is only my second excursion into the world of the mouse guard, but I’m definitely looking forward to returning again in the future!
marpesea's review
3.0
Beautifully illustrated with a variety of short stories set within the framework of mice at an inn trying to pay off their bar tab by telling the best story. A variety of art styles make each tale unique. Some of the stories are classics-- Nevermore by Poe makes an appearance as does The Lion and the Mouse. These feel a bit out of place in a book that has mostly a wealth of new, rich stories.
Overall, it's a lot of fun and will appeal to lovers of Redwall and fantasy graphic novels.
Overall, it's a lot of fun and will appeal to lovers of Redwall and fantasy graphic novels.